Learn all about ruching, puffing, and even gathering with a fork to create dimensional trims on clothing shown by Londa Rohlfing for It's Sew Easy TV Series 900.
I was tasked with making curtains for my niece's baby's room and was asked to add three rows of ruffles to each panel. I'm not a professional sewer. I've winged pleats before but now I'm looking for a technique that will make this easy and quick and even. I think I found that technique with your tutorial. I feel like there's much more control in the spacing of the pleat using your pin method. I can "mark" my machine where the pin will go in and tuck the fabric up against that needle and that will guarantee nice, even pleats. Thank you so much for this much needed tutorial. I'm guessing to disguise frayed fabric at the top I should just make the fabric into tubes to be pleated and sew them on. When it comes to that top ruffle, they want fabric to cover the edging. I think I'll see how it looks, take a photo and send it to her, and let her make that determination at that time. Your technique might come out so clean she might want to leave it as is. So glad I found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing!
I"m 'sew' glad this helped you. It's kinda hard to visualize what you are saying, but think about this: Just fold over whatever depth you need upward of where you will be stitching so that the uppermost edge is a fold, and you are pleating doubled fabric. This is what I was doing with the silk on my daughter's wedding gown - working with a double layer. I think that will solve your problem.
I love your manicure and splendid video! You are a sewist after my own heart with the practice goals of this craft. Your work is incredibly neat and it inspires. Thks!
Thank you so so much. I wanted to put in pintucks on a little doll dress -- plus this is one of my favorite types of trim, Can't wait to try it !! Cheers, Patricia
Hi Londa. I just discovered your videos. You are a wonderful teacher. I was wondering if tiny pleats could be made even enough with a ruching technique to prepare a piece of fabric for smocking. I've used a pleating machine in the past, but I don't have access to one now.
Where can I find a dress pattern for a newborn baby to sew "smocking" . The only store on internet is the dress already completely done: sewing and embroidery too!
I have never left a comment before... my mouth is wide open.. in awe... so easy... thank you for making this video..... I heart you londa
Love how you instruct, get to the point, and include much info!
I was tasked with making curtains for my niece's baby's room and was asked to add three rows of ruffles to each panel. I'm not a professional sewer. I've winged pleats before but now I'm looking for a technique that will make this easy and quick and even. I think I found that technique with your tutorial. I feel like there's much more control in the spacing of the pleat using your pin method. I can "mark" my machine where the pin will go in and tuck the fabric up against that needle and that will guarantee nice, even pleats. Thank you so much for this much needed tutorial. I'm guessing to disguise frayed fabric at the top I should just make the fabric into tubes to be pleated and sew them on. When it comes to that top ruffle, they want fabric to cover the edging. I think I'll see how it looks, take a photo and send it to her, and let her make that determination at that time. Your technique might come out so clean she might want to leave it as is. So glad I found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing!
I"m 'sew' glad this helped you. It's kinda hard to visualize what you are saying, but think about this: Just fold over whatever depth you need upward of where you will be stitching so that the uppermost edge is a fold, and you are pleating doubled fabric. This is what I was doing with the silk on my daughter's wedding gown - working with a double layer. I think that will solve your problem.
Love this video. Thank you for showing these lovely pleats. Very clever idea.
I love your manicure and splendid video! You are a sewist after my own heart with the
practice goals of this craft. Your work is incredibly neat and it inspires. Thks!
Lovely, lovely! Those garments on display are fabulous. Thanks for the clear concise lesson.
I love to see your different projects about sewing thank you for this
I wish this tutorial was available when I was making my wedding gown! It's so lovely and can't wait to try it! :)
Is there anything you cannot do beautifully? I admire your talents.
Your techniques are wonderful and you explain them so well. I can’t wait to try them.
Wow, wonderful and beautiful, and you are the most beautiful
Tkank you😘
Very good tutorial. I love how stylish you look - pretty hair, makeup, nails and clothes...even the jewelry is selected carefully... gorgeous!
Thank you so so much. I wanted to put in pintucks on a little doll dress -- plus this is one of my favorite types of trim, Can't wait to try it !! Cheers, Patricia
Thanks for sharing these really great and easy ideas!
I would never have thought of that what a great idea can't wait to try it
Thanks for making sewing easier :-)
Adorable, & easy peasy! I have a new girl baby grand & I can see that this would be adorable on something cute for her! Thanks
I will most certainly try this. Very cool technique.
wow!!! this is super cool. You are a fantastic teacher and beautiful too.
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❤️Love This Thank You❤️
Hi Londa. I just discovered your videos. You are a wonderful teacher. I was wondering if tiny pleats could be made even enough with a ruching technique to prepare a piece of fabric for smocking. I've used a pleating machine in the past, but I don't have access to one now.
Thank you for doing this .. I always come out pear shaped with math. This is perfect
Dear Londa this is wonderful technic
brilliant ideas. love the video
Wonderful technique
Where can I find a dress pattern for a newborn baby to sew "smocking" . The only store on internet is the dress already completely done: sewing and embroidery too!
Look up Children's Corner in Nashville. This is for English Smocking.
Excellent! Can you do a tutorial on how to use this technique for gathering fabric please.
So smart!!
Love it
I'm new to the sewing scene, and I just love, love these techniques! Why buy ruffles when you can make them...
Thank you so much. 😊
Thank you!
Wonderful thank you..
Thanks.. its amazing
I like the pin
nice video
entre DOO. thats how it is pronounced.