Have Serger will Travel....well, Will Ruffle anyway

Posted Saturday, August 14, 2010

OK - so the buck stops here!
Here's where Renee tells EVERYONE how to gather in ONE (not 10) steps if you have serger. Set your 1st thread to the highest number (tightest tension). That's it! Nothing else - you DO NOT have to change another thing. With that one adjustment you get ruffles that gather the fabric 3x's smaller than the fabric length. The example in the pic was 37" long and the finished piece was 12". took me 2 minutes. You can use this technique to make pettiskirts, gathered skirts, ruffles and fancy trims for projects - you name it - you CAN do it! If you want less of a ruffle just drop the tension down a notch or two...experiment and see what you need! Quick and Easy! If you need help drop me a line!!!

5 comments:

Ahmelie.com said...

What a great idea, thanks girl!

Ahmelie

Granny Zann's Children's Boutique said...

Super Awesome info!!! I use my serger all the time to make ruffles but not this super easy 1 step method!! Thanks again will try very soon I am sure

RetroLeeTX said...

LOVE using my serger to make ruffles - soooo much easier - and now anxious to try out the 1 step method too - thanks!

SewSoSweetBoutique said...

OH MY GOODNESS!! Just started using my serger....had it for FIVE years, cover still on it! LOVE it! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for that tip!!!!

dopey said...

This is a great idea, will try it tonight.
Luv you for sharing

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