12 How to Sew Ruffles the Easy Way

Free ruffle patterns perfect for gift giving or decorating your home. These free patterns will help you to be sewing ruffles in no time at all. Ruffles are so feminine and so lovely!  These patterns make excellent homemade gifts from the heart that will stand the test time! {{wink}}

The Tip Junkie Creative Community has 524 Gifts to Sew and Make with free patterns and pictured instructions to make! So be sure to search there if you’re looking for a specific style. {wink}

Sewing Ruffles

1.DIY Ruffled Throw ~ How to sew an Anthropologie style ruffled throw tutorial with step by step pictured instructions.

2. Ruffled Shower Curtain Tutorial ~ This is a great tutorial where you’ll be able to sew a ruffled shower curtain inspired by anthropology. A great project for even the beginning seamstress!

3. Ruffle Pillow Tutorial ~ Ruffly pillows can be seen everywhere right now!  Why not jump on this trend by making your own?  This step by step tutorial will teach you how!

4. Ruffled Tablecloth ~ Accessorize your kitchen or dining room with this ruffled tablecloth.  Made from a bedskirt, it add romance to your tablescape.  Use for entertaining or a vignette on your table!

Sewing Pattern

5. 7 Ways to Make Ruffles ~ Your guide to ruffles 101. There are 7 different ways to make ruffles. All 7 of them are included in this post.

6. Ruffle Headband DIY {Ruffles} ~ This ruffle headband is adorable, perfect for babies to preschoolers! With this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a simple ruffle technique. Great for even the sewing beginner!

7.  DIY Ruffled Apron Pattern  ~ What woman wouldn’t feel ultra feminine in this ruffled apron?!

8. Catch and Release Scarf {Anthropology Inspired} ~ A light weight, breezy, and somewhat see thru fabric works best.  Only minimal stitching to ruffle fabric.  If you want a punch of color you can dye it with RIT.

9. Anthropologie Ruffled Hem Pullover ~ Upcycle an old sweater into a fashionable new one using a lightweight muslin and adding a ruffled hem.

Ruffle Skirt Tutorial

10.  Ruffled Tree Skirt Tutorial ~ A beautiful tree skirt is the perfect finishing touch to any decorated Christmas tree.  Think about making this ahead of time so next year you can enjoy throughout the whole Christmas season.

11. Ruffled Skirt Bustle ~ I love bustled dresses.  Not only is this a fabulous tutorial for a great skirt, but she completes the ensemble with a faux fur cape to boot!  Her daughter’s one lucky girl.

12. DIY Ruffled Lace Slip Extender ~ Since ruffles are everywhere right now, this is a great method for creating that oh so ladylike accent! An easy and great way to create a hassle free ruffle slip extender!

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