Sewing Ruffles & Sewing GathersGatheringHere are sewing instructions for two ways of sewing ruffles. You can gather by sewing two straight seams parallel to each other at 2/8" and 4/8" from the edge of the seam allowance. I sew two straight seams because it makes a nice even seam allowance when you sew seam together. Also, if one row of stitching breaks, you don't have to take every thing out and re sew your stitching because you have the other row of stitching still in tact.
It is important to pay attention to the consistency of the ruffles. When you sew the ruffle permanently, the gathers should be even. It will not look professional if you don't.
Making Ruffles with a Gathering FootThe other method of gathering is using a gathering footIf you have a lot of gathering to do, I recommend this machine foot. Some of the projects I have made, have required a large amount of gathering,and this accessory made it so much faster and easier to gather. I do not use the gathering foot for small jobs. I use the first method. They are both great ways to gather for these reasons. 
The fabric fits between the bottom of the foot and a plate that slides back and forth to move fabric while being stitched.
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