How to Sew a Tiered Ruffle Skirt | OFS Maker’s Mill
Ruffle skirts are fun to make for both adults and children. The one I made is a medium adult size skirt out of jersey knit fabric, and the layers can be mixed and matched for a fun look. Download the printable PDF instructions below.
How do you sew ruffles?
- Determine the width of your ruffle.
- Cut out your ruffle pieces.
- Sew your ruffle pieces together on both ends with a seam.
- Sew a hem around the bottom of your ruffle pieces.
- Set your machine tension to the highest setting and change your stitch length to a gathering stitch.
How do you calculate ruffles?
For example, if the distance around the hem of a little girl dress is 40 inches, you’ll need 100 inches (40 inches multiplied by 2.5) or 120 inches (40 inches multiplied by three) of fabric to ruffle.
How do you sew ruffles on a dress?
Ruffle Sewing Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Ruffle Fabric Strip.
- Step 2: Finish the Ruffle’s Hem First.
- Step 3: Machine Stitch to Finish Hem.
- Step 4: Apply the Gathering Stitches.
- Step 5: Pin the Ruffle to the Seam Before Gathering.
- Step 6: Pull Basting Stitch Threads to Gather.
How do you sew ruffles on leggings?
Leggings with ruffles are simple to make.
- Then, double the width of the ankle area (where the ruffles will go) and cut out 6 strips of fabric 1u2032u2032 wide and the length of the above measurement.
- Sew a basting stitch (long stitches) down the middle of each strip of fabric for gathering.
How do you sew gathers?
How to always get perfect gathers.
- Change the stitch length on your machine.
- Step 2: Change the bobbin thread to a different color.
- Step 3: Sew a straight stitch 1/4u2032u2032 from the edge of the fabric.
- Step 4: Stop and drop the needle into the fabric about 1/4u2032u2032 from the end.