Laura your detailed explanation is the best I've seen on this. You covered all the necessary aspects of the ruffler foot but left the creativity open to the user. You make your videos from the perspective of the viewer every time. Many don't. Thank you for your trouble & time.
Thanks, very nice tutorial. I have a brand new BabyLock ruffler and will be using it for the first time today. I love the way you talk slower than most videos and close-ups of the working parts are so much appreciated. The hint about the scrap pieces and notes and also the two screws in the back to adjust the needle in the hole. Love your tutorials! Shari
03/19 Laura - I recently started making some over the oven handle towel holders as gifts and was SO frustrated with gathering via the "thread method." I purchased a ruffling foot, followed your instructions and, "wa-la", perfect toppers on towels! :-) Thanks so much for your wonderful tutorial (by the way, I am having so much fun making these quick gifts.)
Very informative and I SO needed this as I am sewing some aprons with lots of ruffles! I was struggling with this foot to do ruffles and now I don't have to thanks to your awesome tutorial!!! Thanks so much! Loving your channel! Ruffle on!!
Oh my gosh, I am so happy to have found this video. I made my grand kids Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and struggled getting the aprons to look right. Thank you... thank you ... thank you.
i have had a hard week trying to get the ruffler on ! the machine ! one thing after another so going to give it another go ,from your tutorial and i have watched a few believe me. thank,s your,s is a nice tutorial,
Love the ruffler on the featherweight, lol. I am getting a new machine at the end of this month and going to order the ruffler to go with it. I've been doing it the old fashioned way and just hate it and its so much trouble. I am looking forward to doing them this easy way. Thanks for the great video's. Janet
I have 2 featherweights and love them. My ruffle foot is on one of them. I love making outfits for my great granddaughter. I use my grandmother's 1904 Singer treadle, my featherweights and my super modern Janomes. Each has a place in my world!
You are so much braver than me. I wouldn't think to put the ruffler on my featherweight...oh goodness. But, I suppose it could...since it was used on them. Right now,my "Josie" is set up for finishing up doll clothes. Maybe someday I'll be brave and let her sew like the newer thread babies lol.
Thank you for giving good detailed information. I do have a question about the guides on the top side of the ruffler foot in front of the needle. I assume they wouldn't be there if they weren't used for something.... lace, trim, etc. I've looked and can't find any other information about those guides or other guides on foot. Thank you for a great tut!.
I am making an apron that has a ruffle on the shoulder strap. i always worry about using a ruffler because i am limited to the length of both fabrics. i am concerned I would have it ruffled too much or not enough. do you have any suggestions.
This is one of the hardest things to judge for a ruffler. What I do is take a scrap fabric at at least 10 inches and test the ruffler. from you there you're going to be able to do some math and figure out how much fabric you were going to need
I have a Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby deLuxe. I purchased the HV ruffler for my machine. First one was totally defective. Second one, lasted for only 12 widths of fabric...it cost almost $100. Are rufflers universal? I purchased another brand, low shank and I'm afraid to use it not being sure if they are universal. It was a fraction of the price. Supposedly, from the seller on ebay it is "supposed" to be o.k. Help!
Please see if you can get one from your local shop. They are different ones for each machine If you have a sewing machine repair shop, they will know the best:)
You can also sew a ruffle on to a flat piece of fabric instead of making the ruffle and then sewing it on. You put the fabric to be ruffled in just like you showed and put the flat piece completely underneath the foot and sew it together all at once.
+Sam Stacey good question and I don't not have math for this, however what I do is make a sample and then take it apart and get the measurements from there. that way I make no mistakes:)
Ok you math wizards, if you set your machine (not your foot) to sew a 12, 6, per inch Is there a math equation we could use? I usually make ruffle longer then trim. It would great to have a formula.
I think I have an answer but I work in metric and set my machine using stitch length rather than "stitches per inch". I'm also not sure what the settings on the pleat depth screw mean. I'm assuming they're in millimetres and that it's the finished depth of the pleat e.g. setting 4 would end up with a 4mm deep pleat, that would mean 'pushing' 8mm of fabric forwards into the pleat, folding it in half to make the 4mm pleat. If so, use this formula for how much ADDITIONAL fabric length you need to start with, to make your desired finish length. 2 x P x L/(F x S) L = your desired finished Length of fabric in millimetres P = the Pleat depth set on the thumbscrew. F = your pleat Frequency (every 1, 6, or 12 stitches, or whatever settings you have available on your own ruffler). S = the Stitch length you set on your machine, in mm So if I wanted to end up with a 60cm length of fabric with a 4mm pleat every 6 stitches and my stitch length was set to 5mm, I would need to start with 2 x 4 x 600/(6x5) = 160mm 'extra' fabric i.e. starting length of 76cm If I'm wrong about the pleat depth setting and 4 only sends 4mm of fabric into the pleat, creating a 2mm pleat depth, then just take the 2 out of the formula. Dear internet, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!
The same principle applies to working in inches. This formula works out how often the pleat will occur along the fabric and how much fabric is 'lost' into the pleat each time, therefore how much fabric length you need to add to start with. The pleat depth setting will be in mm and the rest of your calculation is in inches but that's OK, it still works, just remember that your formula result will be in mm: 2Y x (L x SPI/F) where SPI = stitches per inch, L is now length in inches, F and Y as above so if I set the machine to 12 stitches per inch and the ruffler to pleat every 6 stitches with a 4mm pleat depth, and want to finish up with a length of 20": 2 x 4mm x (20 x 12/6) = 320mm 'extra' I need to measure on top of the 20" finish length.
Laura your detailed explanation is the best I've seen on this. You covered all the necessary aspects of the ruffler foot but left the creativity open to the user. You make your videos from the perspective of the viewer every time. Many don't. Thank you for your trouble & time.
Wow, thank you!
Thanks, very nice tutorial.
I have a brand new BabyLock ruffler and will be using it for the first time today.
I love the way you talk slower than most videos and close-ups of the working parts are so much appreciated.
The hint about the scrap pieces and notes and also the two screws in the back to adjust the needle in the hole.
Love your tutorials!
Shari
03/19 Laura - I recently started making some over the oven handle towel holders as gifts and was SO frustrated with gathering via the "thread method." I purchased a ruffling foot, followed your instructions and, "wa-la", perfect toppers on towels! :-) Thanks so much for your wonderful tutorial (by the way, I am having so much fun making these quick gifts.)
Love your tip for making samples to keep on hand showing the different results at different settings. Excellent discussion and demonstration!
Very informative and I SO needed this as I am sewing some aprons with lots of ruffles! I was struggling with this foot to do ruffles and now I don't have to thanks to your awesome tutorial!!! Thanks so much! Loving your channel! Ruffle on!!
thanks glad I could help:)
Oh my gosh, I am so happy to have found this video. I made my grand kids Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and struggled getting the aprons to look right. Thank you... thank you ... thank you.
Thank you! You are such a wonderful teacher and I have learned so much from your tutorials.
thanks and thank you for watching
Thanks for this tutorial - it helped me figure out what I was doing wrong with my ruffler adjustment settings and I didn't break a needle!
What were you doing wrong exactly? I have the same problem on my Bernina its breaking all my needles🥴
i have had a hard week trying to get the ruffler on ! the machine ! one thing after another so going to give it another go ,from your tutorial and i have watched a few believe me. thank,s your,s is a nice tutorial,
thank you and good luck
Best explanation I have seen. Thank you.
Love the ruffler on the featherweight, lol. I am getting a new machine at the end of this month and going to order the ruffler to go with it. I've been doing it the old fashioned way and just hate it and its so much trouble. I am looking forward to doing them this easy way. Thanks for the great video's.
Janet
Have fun with your new machine:)
I have 2 featherweights and love them. My ruffle foot is on one of them. I love making outfits for my great granddaughter. I use my grandmother's 1904 Singer treadle, my featherweights and my super modern Janomes. Each has a place in my world!
Hi David that fabric is old and I have no idea who made it...unfortunately because I would like more myself:)
Wow ,background wall hanging doll looking nice.
You are so much braver than me. I wouldn't think to put the ruffler on my featherweight...oh goodness. But, I suppose it could...since it was used on them. Right now,my "Josie" is set up for finishing up doll clothes. Maybe someday I'll be brave and let her sew like the newer thread babies lol.
If you do get a chance try the ruffler it is so much fun
Great video, now lets see if I can do this! thank you
Very good tutorial.
+REALYROSEY thank you and have a great day
Thank you for sharing. Learn something new. 💕
Wonderful informative knowledge u give us.😍
Thanks a lot mam
This was such a great explanation!!
Omg, where did you get that material? Love it!
Very beautiful thank you this machine is very old like min please from where you bought it i lik it and i want to buy anew one thanks
Thank you for this video, very informative. Love your featherweight, it's a beautiful machine. :) Subbed!!
For some reason my presser foot will not stay in the up position when I have my ruffle foot on. Any ideas as to what would cause that?
Thank you for giving good detailed information. I do have a question about the guides on the top side of the ruffler foot in front of the needle. I assume they wouldn't be there if they weren't used for something.... lace, trim, etc. I've looked and can't find any other information about those guides or other guides on foot. Thank you for a great tut!.
I'm not sure what lines you mean. Can you take a picture and post it on my Facebook so I can see it ? facebook.com/sewveryeasy
Lamona Whitt h
Very well explained. Thank you so much madame.
I am making an apron that has a ruffle on the shoulder strap. i always worry about using a ruffler because i am limited to the length of both fabrics. i am concerned I would have it ruffled too much or not enough. do you have any suggestions.
This is one of the hardest things to judge for a ruffler. What I do is take a scrap fabric at at least 10 inches and test the ruffler. from you there you're going to be able to do some math and figure out how much fabric you were going to need
I have one that's different than yours.It has 3 slots to put fabric through.I's an old ruffler.
I would love the pattern or a tut on the quilt behind you, that is beautiful. Do you have either available?
Unfortunately I believe it is not available any loner. I have tried to find it with no luck. Sorry
Great explanation, thank you "sew much" !!!
thank you for watching:)
I have a Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby deLuxe. I purchased the HV ruffler for my machine. First one was totally defective. Second one, lasted for only 12 widths of fabric...it cost almost $100. Are rufflers universal? I purchased another brand, low shank and I'm afraid to use it not being sure if they are universal. It was a fraction of the price. Supposedly, from the seller on ebay it is "supposed" to be o.k. Help!
Please see if you can get one from your local shop. They are different ones for each machine If you have a sewing machine repair shop, they will know the best:)
You can also sew a ruffle on to a flat piece of fabric instead of making the ruffle and then sewing it on. You put the fabric to be ruffled in just like you showed and put the flat piece completely underneath the foot and sew it together all at once.
Oh wonderful idea. Thank you
Good video. Where did you get your ruffler? I have a Pfaff & would like the snap on feature.
My local machine repair shop
Thank you, muy buena esplicacion.
Thanks again, If you have one sure to give it a try, you will love it. have a great day
Hi great tutorial XX how do I work out my fabric length PLEASE
+Sam Stacey good question and I don't not have math for this, however what I do is make a sample and then take it apart and get the measurements from there. that way I make no mistakes:)
Ok you math wizards, if you set your machine (not your foot) to sew a 12, 6, per inch Is there a math equation we could use? I usually make ruffle longer then trim. It would great to have a formula.
I think I have an answer but I work in metric and set my machine using stitch length rather than "stitches per inch". I'm also not sure what the settings on the pleat depth screw mean. I'm assuming they're in millimetres and that it's the finished depth of the pleat e.g. setting 4 would end up with a 4mm deep pleat, that would mean 'pushing' 8mm of fabric forwards into the pleat, folding it in half to make the 4mm pleat. If so, use this formula for how much ADDITIONAL fabric length you need to start with, to make your desired finish length.
2 x P x L/(F x S)
L = your desired finished Length of fabric in millimetres
P = the Pleat depth set on the thumbscrew.
F = your pleat Frequency (every 1, 6, or 12 stitches, or whatever settings you have available on your own ruffler).
S = the Stitch length you set on your machine, in mm
So if I wanted to end up with a 60cm length of fabric with a 4mm pleat every 6 stitches and my stitch length was set to 5mm, I would need to start with 2 x 4 x 600/(6x5) = 160mm 'extra' fabric i.e. starting length of 76cm
If I'm wrong about the pleat depth setting and 4 only sends 4mm of fabric into the pleat, creating a 2mm pleat depth, then just take the 2 out of the formula.
Dear internet, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!
The same principle applies to working in inches. This formula works out how often the pleat will occur along the fabric and how much fabric is 'lost' into the pleat each time, therefore how much fabric length you need to add to start with. The pleat depth setting will be in mm and the rest of your calculation is in inches but that's OK, it still works, just remember that your formula result will be in mm:
2Y x (L x SPI/F) where SPI = stitches per inch, L is now length in inches, F and Y as above
so if I set the machine to 12 stitches per inch and the ruffler to pleat every 6 stitches with a 4mm pleat depth, and want to finish up with a length of 20":
2 x 4mm x (20 x 12/6) = 320mm 'extra' I need to measure on top of the 20" finish length.
Why is ruffle foot breaking this is all my needles on my Bernina machine??😕😕
hi Laura, i still have to force the fabric between the blades, is this the right way to ruffle? Thanks
No, it should just go on its own. See if there is a screw that is to tight!
Thank you.
what type of Ruffler i have to use for my Juki Single needle industrial machine ?
I'm not sure so The best pace is to go to the place where you bought it. Or go to a repair man.
Nice work nice woman love you 💝