Creating fabric ruffles is a fast way to add interest to many items, from clothing to home décor. Below are 7 ways to make a ruffle, which we found on “See Kate Sew” (love her!). There are certainly more than just seven ways to make a ruffle, but this is a nice start to get the creativity going! Shop our online store and stock up on the best fabrics for this season and get your crafting feathers ruffled today!
Photo by See Kate Sew, a talented crafter and fellow fabric aficionado
7 ways to make a ruffle:
- Basic fold-over ruffle. To make this version, fold over the strip of fabric and gather along the top.
- Basic hemmed ruffle: Fold the fabric over ¼” and then ¼” again, press and stitch, gathering on top.
- Serged ruffle: Serge the bottom edge and then gather the top.
- Tube ruffle: Fold the fabric strip in half to form a tube, and then sew it closed. Finish by gathering in the center of the strip for a bubbly effect.
- Two-tone ruffle: This technique entails sewing two fabric strips together, pressing the seam open and folding the wrong sides together. Finish by pressing again and gathering at the top.
- Bias ruffle: Cut a strip out on the bias and gather at top or middle.
- Knit ruffles: Using a strip of knit fabric, gather a section to form a ruffle. Because it is a knit, there is no need to finish the edging.
Adding ruffles to a pillow is an easy way to add impact. Mixing and matching the fabrics creates a unique piece that is all your own!
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