How Do You Gather Fabric Into Ruffles?
• Tie a knot and sew 1/4 inch running stitches along the edge. Thread a needle with a thread that is at least one foot longer than the length you need to gather down to. For example, if you need to gather a length of ribbon to 8 inches long, you will need at least 20 inches of thread. Tie a knot on the end of your thread. Hold thread firmly and gently slide cloth along the thread to gather it. Sew 3-4mm (1/4 inch) running stitches along the edge to be gathered. Pull gently to slide your material in small waves/folds toward the knotted end of your thread as you sew the running stitch. When all of your material has been “gathered” to the length you want, tie off your thread securely. • Adjust stitch length to its longest setting. Usually 6mm. Lengthen your machine stitch to its longest setting. • Dark top thread, red bobbin thread. Slightly loosen your tension on the top thread (the one going through the needle). • First line. Sew two lines/seams close to the edge of your fabric. • Secon
