I just took a ruff workshop today, and was told NOT to use the selvedge edge
because it makes the ruff hang oddly. Instead use 3 or 4 widths of
fabric(180-200 inches), selvedges butted together and whip stitched. Gather
tightly with 2-3 rows of small cartridge pleats, then insert into neckband.
We got to use curling irons on ruffs which had been starched, dried, then
just dampened, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it was to set the
folds. Even I (newbie) could have done a ruff in 15-20 minutes, tops! And
they looked fabulous!
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of albert...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 7:31 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Adviceweight
In a message dated 6/13/2009 9:02:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
kay...@gmail.com writes:
The one in your image looks similar to cartridge pleating. To stiffen it,
start with something already a little stiff and double it over. Two layers
are stiffer than one is, and the folded outer edge takes care of any hem
issues. For a costume ruff you might even use one thickness of stiff
non-woven interfacing. I like to use several yards of the selvedge of
something for my ruffs - not exactly correct, but neater at the outside
edge than any hem I can do.
also...for costume purposes, some fishing line sewn to the outer edge can
keep the 8's smooth and intact. Getting the right weight line is the thing.
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