Ruffler Foot

Did you know you could make ruffles without sewing and pulling the thread?! One of the main reasons why I do not make ruffles is because I usually end up breaking the thread when I am trying to get the fabric to gather to create the ruffles.  I was was THRILLED when I saw this post over at Shanty 2 Chic, where Whitney introduced a ruffler foot for your sewing machine!! Yes, making ruffles with the machine!  I ran out the next day and bought one for $20 and boy, am I glad that I did.  I really have made that many things with the ruffler foot (except just messing around with it), but I know it will come in handy for projects . . . especially since all of my friends have little girls.

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A few weeks ago I purchased fabric for some Christmas pajama bottoms for Mrs.D, Mrs. Rooster's daughter, and myself.  Of course, now that I have the ruffler foot . . . BAM! Ruffles on the bottom and it only took a few minutes.  I use the pattern number B5204 by See & Sew (Butterick's cheap-o line.)  But you can use any elastic waste band pattern that you like.

I purchased my ruffler foot from the local Singer store for $20; however, Joann's carries them as well.  Not sure if you can use the coupon or not.  You can also order them from Amazon.com or check your local sewing machine store for a used one.  You want to see if your machine is "low shank"  It seems that the newer machines are "low shank"  If you have a "high shank" machine, I don't think it is labeled as high shank.  It also appears that most ruffler foot's are universal for any brand of sewing machine.  I followed the video below and went right to ruffling. Ruffling with the machine IS NOT HARD, even for the inexperienced sewer!  I hope you give it a try and if you have any questions or concerns, shoot me an email or leave a comment and I will try to help you.