First, lay your patterned knit on top of your solid knit. Cut out two 52x4" strips (so you'll have 2 of each color, but leave the patterned on top of the solid and cut them out that way)
Start sewing at one end, backstitch. Using your thumbs, create a ruffle as you go down the length of the fabric. It's SO easy. Just keep gathering and sewing till you get 1" from the edge. |
When you get to the end, separate the two fabrics and put the second set inside the first, overlapping about 1/2" |
Lay the first patterned fabric back down and continue sewing/gathering. Backstitch at the end. |
Being careful not to pull on your stitching, pull on the edges of the knit. |
Look at the ruffly goodness! |
The infamous bathroom self-portrait |
Love it! And it was so easy. These would make great Christmas gifts. |
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Toooooo CUTE!!! You are so talented!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Is that jersey knit?
ReplyDeleteSarah - I'm not sure if it's jersey, how can I tell?
ReplyDeleteSo you didn't have to sew the edges of the fabric, just pull it? Ca-UTE!
ReplyDeleteRight Monika - knit doesn't fray so it's just the one seam!!
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