Morex Ribbon Double Ruffle Ribbon, 1-1/2-Inch by 16.5-Yard, Orange

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This ruffle is created by gathering a strip of fabric along one edge with a basting stitch. They’re often attached to a flat piece of fabric and used along hemlines. Double Edge Ruffles Create a basting stitch across the length of the fabric. When reaching the edge, pivot your fabric to the right, and create one stitch. If you plan on attaching your ruffle to another flat piece of fabric, you may need to increase this to two stitches. Sewing machines are a fantastic investment for crafters and will help make your projects faster and more accurate. The gathering foot allows you to lay material flat under the foot and then develop the gather. The fullness of the gathers will depend on two settings: tension and stitch length. This type is most commonly seen in off-shoulder dresses or any type of hem that uses elastics at the seams. Circular Ruffle

The second setting, indicated by the number 12, will make a pleat every 12 stitches. The third setting, with number six, will pleat every six stitches. The last setting, with the number one, will pleat after every stitch. You want to make sure the wide side of your piping tip is against the cake as you move the piping bag in a wave shape across the cake, letting the ruffles just fall into place, filling up all the gaps. With this technique you want to apply pressure to the end of the bag, but be very light and slow with your movements, allowing the buttercream to just flow out. The first setting, indicated by a star, means that there will be no pleating at all – the ruffler foot will simply create a regular basting stitch. As a rule of thumb, higher needle tension and longer stitch length will make your gathers bigger. Using a longer stitch length with bottom-level needle tension will make large gathers, but with less fullness or bounce. Probably the most traditional way to add ruffles onto your cakes is in horizontal strips which overlay around your cake. This effect is very popular with fondant, but I love that a very similar effect can be created in buttercream. For my horizontal ruffles I started at the bottom of the cakes, but you can also start at the top and work your way down to create a slightly different effect.Twist your fabric to the right again and create another basting stitch, parallel to the first. After this, you’ll end up with a rectangle that has one edge open. For extremely large gathers, set both the needle tension and the stitch length at their highest settings. To add more body to your gathers, you can manually bunch up the fabric by gently pulling on the needle threads. This is the most common type of ruffle, and what people usually imagine when thinking of the decoration. This results in ruffles on both sides of the fabric. They’re often used as an embellishment, typically leveraged to disguise hemlines. Double Width Ruffles

Double edge ruffles are made with a single strip of fabric gathered by one (sometimes two) basting stitches in the middle.While there are special ways to get quality, even gathers, it’s still wise to learn how to make ruffles without extra tools – if only to better understand what’s necessary to create excellent, clean gathers. Pull out the bobbin thread, leaving the needle thread in place to keep the ruffles intact. With that motion, you’ll have created a clean, beautiful set of ruffles. With this style, you’ll create interesting designs just by changing the pattern or the type of fabric. Waterfall Ruffles

Sometimes, you need to go traditional when sewing ruffles, either because you do not own a sewing machine or because your fabric of choice is not suitable for a machine.What is the usual way to make ruffles? The most basic method is to sew a basting stitch about ¼ inch from the edge of your fabric. Often, those who make their first ruffles discover that they’re uneven, hitched on one part of the fabric, or are prone to unraveling. As such, beginners end up with sore hands and creased fabric.

Attaching ruffles using a sewing machine will make lining up both pieces of fabric easier. The gathering foot and the ruffler foot can be used for this task; just place the second piece underneath the fabric to be ruffled, and then sew away. I have to be honest this effect can put alot of pressure on your wrist, so I found it easier to do small areas, stop applying pressure and just pull the bag away. You can then tighten the end of the piping bag and continue in the same area. Horizontal Ribbon Ruffles It is important to note the style of ruffles you intend to make, as this ensures you’re accommodating the necessary widths and hemlines for your fabric. Single Edge RufflesThis method from the Seasoned Homemaker leverages a basting stitch and two different colored yarns; as such, it’s a great approach for sewing ruffles without special feet. Alternatively, you can make ruffles by hand. We will discuss both options and the different ways you can use both to customize your designs. Traditional Methods Just like the gathering foot, the fullness of your gathers will also be affected by the length of your stitch. As such, a larger stitch length will create a larger gather, but with less bounce.