This is a how-to publication on creating straight ruffles

Geer, Sarah

Giddens, Jen

Shirley, Lindsey

Weller, Chanae

English

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????????CONSTRUCTION??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Sewing Technique:  Straight Ruffle A straight ruffle is constructed by cutting a straight strip of fabric.  Fullness is added to the finished garment or project by the use of a gathering stitch.  For ease and consistency in the finished product, a lightweight fabric is recommended for this sewing technique.STEP 1:  The strip of fabric used to create the ruffle should be two to three times the finished width of garment piece, depending on desired fullness of the ruffle.  Length is determined by adding seam allowance (allowing for two rows of basting stitches) and a hem allowance. STEP 2:  First hem one widthwise side of the strip of fabric using preferred hem method.   The example above uses a basic machine hem. STEP 4:  Pull the tails of basting stitches to gather the fabric to approximately the length of the garment edge. Distribute fullness evenly.STEP 5:  To ensure even gathering, pin the gathered strip to the garment with right sides together beginning at the edges. STEP 3:  Sew two rows of gathering stitches, ¼” apart, inside the seam allowance.  Be sure to leave long tails of thread on each end of the stitch for later gathering.Chanae Weller, USU Extension InternLindsey Shirley, PhD, Clothing and Textiles SpecialistWritten by:Sarah Geer, USU Extension InternJen Giddens, USU Extension InternIndustry Standards for a Well-Constructed Ruffle:•Ruffle drape is pleasing to the eye•Ruffle is dispersed evenly and smoothly throughout garment•Ruffle is applied to garment with straight even stitches•Ruffles were cut even and correctly•Appropriate fabric was usedIndustry Standards for a Well-Constructed Gathering Stitch:•Gathering stitch is straight and parallel to edge of fabric•Stay stitching is not seen from outside of garment•Gathering is evenly distributed and pleasing to the eyeSTEP 7:  Press the seam flat towards the garment and trim excess to reduce bulk as needed.STEP 6:  Once evenly pinned, use a straight stitch to attach ruffle to garment.  Make sure that gathering stitches are within the seam allowance.References:Readers Digest Editor.  (2010). New Complete Guide to Sewing.  Pleasantville, NY:  Readers Digest Association, Inc.Brackelsberg, P., & Marshall, R. (1990).  Unit Method of Clothing Construction, 7th ed.  Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc.Cole, J., & Czachor, S.  (2009).  Professional sewing techniques for designers.  New York, Fairchild Publications, Inc. Utah State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability, and veteran’s status. USU’s policy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and academic related practices and decisions.   Utah State University employees and students cannot, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran’s status, refuse to hire; discharge; promote; demote; terminate; discriminate in compensation; or discriminate regarding terms, privileges, or conditions of employment, against any person otherwise qualified. Employees and students also cannot discriminate in the classroom, residence halls, or in on/off campus, USU-sponsored events and activities. This publication is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Noelle E. Cockett, Vice President for Extension and Agriculture, Utah State University. (Clothing&Textiles/2012-03pr)  

Sewing Technique: Straight Ruffle

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