ruffles
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hmm, i attempted to post a question a little while ago, but it hasn't shown up for some reason, so here i go again! i had a question regarding how to go about sewing ruffles down the front of a shirt. the only way of creating ruffles that i know of, is by sewing large stitches along the fabric and then pulling the ends. but i find the ruffles end up looking somewhat "heavy" (if that makes any sense) and pleat-like. i was hoping for something like this: http://www.net-a-porter.com/isroot/N...5396_index.jpg thanks in advance! :) ps: there's some awesome info on there! |
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hi all :) hmm, i attempted to post a question a little while ago, but it hasn't shown up for some reason, so here i go again! i had a question regarding how to go about sewing ruffles down the front of a shirt. the only way of creating ruffles that i know of, is by sewing large stitches along the fabric and then pulling the ends. but i find the ruffles end up looking somewhat "heavy" (if that makes any sense) and pleat-like. i was hoping for something like this: http://www.net-a-porter.com/isroot/N...5396_index.jpg You need a ruffle that's longer on its outside edge than its inside (attached) edge. You get that by cutting a curve rather than a straight piece. Draw two circles inside each other with about 3" difference in the radius. Cut out the circular strip that lies between the perimeters. Cut through in one place, narrowly hem the ends and the outside edge, and you have a circular ruffle ready to attach. You can vary the diameters of the circles to get different effects - smaller circles give you ruffles than are much bigger on the outside than the inside, and so more ruffle-y, but they're harder to sew because they're more curved. You can gather the inside edge slightly when you attach it. Of course, you don't need to cut a full circle: you can cut lots of quarter- or semi-circles and join them together. You will be sewing on the bias for part of the ruffle's length. If your fabric is washable you can tame the bias and stop it stretching by using lots of spray starch before you cut the ruffle out, or before you handle it much. HTH -- Sally Holmes Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England |
"Sally Holmes" wrote in message ...
You will be sewing on the bias for part of the ruffle's length. If your fabric is washable you can tame the bias and stop it stretching by using lots of spray starch before you cut the ruffle out, or before you handle it much. HTH this is probably an incredibly lame question, but what's sewing on the bias? (i'll definitely be making a stop at the library today to pick up a beginner's sewing book!) |
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"Sally Holmes" wrote in message ... You will be sewing on the bias for part of the ruffle's length. If your fabric is washable you can tame the bias and stop it stretching by using lots of spray starch before you cut the ruffle out, or before you handle it much. HTH this is probably an incredibly lame question, but what's sewing on the bias? (i'll definitely be making a stop at the library today to pick up a beginner's sewing book!) It's at 45 degrees to the selvege edge of the fabric. Take a look at the glossary on my web site - URL below. Look in Kate's sewing Room... -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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