Exploring Ruffle Knit Fabric

Ruffle Knit Fabric is an amazing creation that has lightened the load of ruffle lovers and also for those who just prefer an occasional ruffle. Most of the folks prefer to be occasional ruffle because of the hassle involved in crafting broken threads that leads to frustration at times. 

Let’s explore how a ruffle knit fabric could be used in a different ways! We require some things that are listed below:

·         ½ yd. ruffle knit fabric

·         ½ yd. polka dot fabric

·         One 9'' zipper

·         Remnant of cotton jersey knit (for flat piping)

·         18''x 2'' long piece of lightweight cotton for bow

·         Instructions (all seams are ½'' unless otherwise noted):

·         Cut 2 from ruffle knit and 4 from lining fabric: 8.5''x 5.5'' (just fold a regular piece of paper in half)

·         Cut 4 from lining: 8.5'' x 4'' (top piece)

·         Cut 2 from jersey knit: 2''by 9''

·         Cut 1 from lining 18'' by 4'' for strap

1.       First of all, pin ruffle knit to one same size lining piece with wrong side of ruffle knit facing right side of lining piece and baste. Repeat for the second piece.

2.       After that, fold jersey piping in half and line up raw edge with top edge of ruffle knit. Then stitch in place.

3.       Place one top piece, right sides facing, onto of piped ruffle knit and stitch in place. Press seam towards top piece and top stitch. This completes one main panel.

4.       Repeat for second main panel.

5.       Then for lining, lay one top piece on top of lining piece and stitch in place. Press seam open. This creates one complete lining piece. Repeat for second.