[MyBellaGirl]

I’ve seen a ruffle added to some of the dresses on Flickr. Is there a general calculation for cutting the ruffle? Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!

[janimal]

I think it depends on how full you want the ruffle to be. I considered adding one recently, and I figured on cutting the ruffle one and half times larger than the bottom hem.

[Sarvi]

Is there a tutorial for how to do this? I have no where to start.

[Anonymous]

Sarvi, I would do it this way:

1. cut strip of fabric

width = 2 times the length you want for the ruffle

length = 1 1/2 times the measurement of the bottom edge of dress

2. fold the strip in half lengthwise and press

3. unfold just at the short ends and stitch the ends together

4. press seam open

5. refold lengthwise along previously pressed line

6. gather the strip along the raw edges

7. sew ruffle to bottom of the dress, right sides together

8. press seam allowance toward dress and finish raw edges

9. edge stitch just above the ruffle, catching seam allowance in the stitching.

I’m sure others would do it differently, but this should work for you. Have fun – I think it’s a very cute idea!

[Sarvi]

Man, this is like having a magic box that can answer any question! Thank you so much, these instructions are just what I needed.

[Anonymous]

hmmmm…a magic box that answers questions…. I know – let’s call it the INTERNET! I know – I love it too!!

[Nicole]

Sahm is becoming the new April !

[Anonymous]

Oh I don’t think so, mo5!! LOL

[nimwe]

thank you for sharing this

have taken notes