Hello and happy Monday! If you missed my segment on Good Things Utah last Friday, here is the video. Enjoy!
(and here are the step-by-step instructions with photos)
Good Things Utah Appearance: March 5, 2010 [Ruffle Collar T-Shirt]
2
Tag Archives: ruffle
Tutorial: Ruffle Collared T-shirt
Ruffles! Ruffles! Ruffles! I love ‘em! Whether it be on tops, skirts, belts, headbands or other accessories, they add a bit of whimsy and romance to any outfit. Here is just one simple way you can embellish a t-shirt with a ruffle of your own.
Supplies: t-shirt * needle & thread * fabric for ruffle * scissors * tape measure * sewing machine (not pictured)
Instructions:
1. If you’re using a standard t-shirt like the one pictured in the image above, feel free to cut the ribbed part of the collar off to make it a bit more loose. But it’s totally up to you. You could also use a shade shirt or even a tank top for this tutorial. If you do cut the collar, you can certainly hem it under so the raw edge is held more securely in place. I did not do so because I like the raw t-shirt edge. Again, it’s totally up to you!
2. Measure the full length around the collar of your t-shirt. Double the length of the collar and this will be the length of the ruffle fabric strip you cut.
3. Decide how wide you want your ruffle to be. Multiply by two and add a ½ inch. This will be the width of the ruffle fabric strip you cut.
4. Now that you have your width and length, cut your strip of ruffle fabric. (Mine was 60″ x 3 1/2″ … but don’t worry about being exact.)
4. Fold the ruffle strip length-wide with right sides of fabric facing each other.
5. Sew along long edge using a ¼ inch seam and press open.
6. Turn right-side-out. You will now have something that looks like a tube.
7. Fold each open (raw) end of ruffle fabric towards the inside of the “ruffle tube” and press in place.
8. Using a running stitch, use your needle and thread to sew the entire length of the ruffle. Gather as you go.
9. Pin ruffle to t-shirt collar.
10. Sew in place with sewing machine. Once the ruffle is attached, remove your running stitch. You can usually just pull it right out, but if it gets stuck a seam ripper will be your best friend.
11. All Done! Enjoy your ruffled collar t-shirt. (If you do make one … take a picture and send it to me. I’d really love to see what you create!)
Variations:
- You could also add a ruffle to the bottom of the t-shirt around the hip area, or even to the sleeves.
- Instead of sewing the ruffle around the collar, pin it in swirls around the shoulder/chest area on one side of the shirt.
Other ruffled projects: Click Here for the Ruffle Cuff Bracelet Tutorial
p.s. Welcome! Welcome! to any new visitors from the Good Things Utah site! I’m so glad you stopped by.
+++
Stay in touch!
Sign up for the email list over there on the right side at the top of the page.
Tutorial: Ruffle Cuff Bracelet
Ruffled bracelets are popping up everywhere! I think they are going to be a popular Spring fashion trend. Enjoy this easy tutorial and make your own.
Supplies: bracelet cuff (found at most craft stores) * scissors * needle and thread * base fabric * ruffle fabric * fabric glue (I use Beacon Adhesive)
1. Measure the length of the cuff, add 1/2″. Then decide how wide you want the cuff to be. Cut 2 pieces of base fabric based on those measurements. My cuff was 7 inches long and I decided on a base of about 7.5″ x 1.5″.
2. Multiply the length of the cuff by 3 or 4 (depending on how full you want the ruffle) and cut ruffle fabric. Width is your choice. Cut three strips of ruffle fabric. Mine were 24″ x 1″.
3. Take one of the ruffle strips and baste along one edge. Gather fabric into a ruffle.
4. Even out your ruffle along one of the length edges of your base fabric. Pin to secure and sew in place with minimal seam.
5. Repeat step 4 on opposite side of base fabric.
6. With the last ruffle you will actually baste down the middle of the strip (rather than the edge). Pin and sew to the middle of your base. Trim long edge if needed so that the under ruffles show.
7. Center bracelet to the underside of your base. Glue in place (along entire length of cuff) with fabric adhesive.
8. The outside of your bracelet will look like this:
9. The inside will look like this:
10. “Finish” the inside by gluing your second piece of base fabric (or piece of ribbon) .
11. All done! Although I think I’m going to look for a string of vintage rhinestones or pearls to glue to the center just to give it a little more interest and sparkle.
Tips and Variations:
- I personally love the unfinished/frayed edges on this cuff, but if that’s not your style, simply double the width of your ruffle strips, fold lengthwise, sew along long edge, turn right-side-out and iron flat.
- You could also use ruffled lace instead of fabric and bypass the basting all together.
- Instead of using one color of a single type of fabric for all three ruffles, mix it up. Mismatch colors and fabric types for an eclectic piece of jewelry.
+++
Get more tutorials like this as well as other ideas, recipes, and inspiration by signing up for the newsletter (on the right at the top of the page).