Tutorial: How to sew cascading ruffles or flounces

August 25, 2011 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin is back with another exciting tutorial for her Sewing 101 series. This time, she’s focusing on the beautiful and versatile technique of making cascading ruffles, or flounces. These ruffles are different from the traditional gathered ruffles that you may be familiar with, as they are cut in a circular shape, which gives them a unique, flouncy appearance.

The extra fabric that is present at the bottom of the ruffle is what creates the cascading effect. When sewn in a vertical line, the ruffles fall in a graceful and elegant manner, creating a stunning visual impact. The cascading ruffle is a popular design element that is often used in many different garments, from dresses to skirts and even shirts.

Shauna is a master of her craft, and she is excited to share her expertise with you. In this tutorial, she will guide you step by step through the process of making cascading ruffles. You’ll learn how to measure and cut your fabric, sew the ruffles together, and attach them to your garment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced seamstress, this tutorial is perfect for you.

So why wait? Join Shauna as she takes you on a journey through the world of cascading ruffles. Whether you want to add a touch of flair to a plain garment or simply try a new sewing technique, you’re sure to find inspiration at Shwin & Shwin. Get ready to unleash your creative potential and start making cascading ruffles today!

Find out how to make them at Shwin & Shwin.

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Dana Cetz says
July 11, 2012 at 4:24 pm
Hello I need some tips for making my own cascading ruffled train for my wedding dress. Couldn’t find any patterns.
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olga says
August 8, 2015 at 8:49 am
A few years after posted…but thank you so much! I’ve been looking for a good way to draft a cascading flounce for a design I have in mind.
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Sew a Pincushion for Pins, Needles, and Fabric Clips

It doesn’t matter whether you sew by hand or by machine, you need a pincushion. You need a spot to parks pins and needles and keep them within easy reach for when you need them again. There are a lot of styles of pincushion to choose from. Some magnetic, some fabric. Some cute, some purely functional. This “little bit extra” pincushion has a spot to store all the different types of pins and needles you might need while sewing. Polka Dot Chair has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one for yourself.

This handy little pincushion has a circular shape and is divided into sections to store different types of pins. The bottom section is for your regular straight pins. Just poke them in and they’re ready for when you need them. The top has one section with a felt flap perfect for holding your sewing needles. I don’t know about you but I don’t like mixing my hand sewing needles in with my pins on a pincushion. It makes it hard to find the needle when I want it. So having a separate section for the needles is a great idea.

This “little bit extra” pincushion also has a spot to hold a few fabric clips. Fabric clips have become popular alternatives to a traditional straight pin. They hold fabric pieces together without piercing the fabric, which is important when sewing leather, vinyl, or other materials that will show permanent holes from pins.

You can sew the “little bit extra” pincushion from large fabric scraps or small fabric cuts (fat eighth). You probably already have all the supplies you need to sew one in your sewing supplies already.

Get the free pattern for this “little bit extra” pincushion over at Polka Dot Chair.

[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]

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