I just took a ruff workshop today, and was told NOT to use the selvedge edge because it makes the ruff hang oddly. Instead use 3 or 4 widths of fabric(180-200 inches), selvedges butted together and whip stitched. Gather tightly with 2-3 rows of small cartridge pleats, then insert into neckband. We got to use curling irons on ruffs which had been starched, dried, then just dampened, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it was to set the folds. Even I (newbie) could have done a ruff in 15-20 minutes, tops! And they looked fabulous!
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 7:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Adviceweight In a message dated 6/13/2009 9:02:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: The one in your image looks similar to cartridge pleating. To stiffen it, start with something already a little stiff and double it over. Two layers are stiffer than one is, and the folded outer edge takes care of any hem issues. For a costume ruff you might even use one thickness of stiff non-woven interfacing. I like to use several yards of the selvedge of something for my ruffs - not exactly correct, but neater at the outside edge than any hem I can do. **************** also...for costume purposes, some fishing line sewn to the outer edge can keep the 8's smooth and intact. Getting the right weight line is the thing. **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown000000 04) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
