Free Step By Step Directions to Add a Ruffle to a Pillow

Step 4 -Mark & Distribute

Fold, Mark & Match

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• Fold the strip in half and in half again.
  
• Mark the folds in the seam allowance to find even fourths of the strip.
  
• Match the marks on the strip to the corners of the front of the pillow.

For a round pillow - Fold the front panel of the pillow in fourths and mark the fold marks at the edge of the pillow. Match the marks with the marks on the ruffle strip.

• Fabric requirements for a zipper back pillow.
• Fabric requirements for a flap back opening pillow.
• Shaddow Applique Flower Embellished Pillow Front

• Cut the Ruffle Fabric
• Step 2- Fold, Press & Baste Edges
• Step 3 - Apply Gathering Stitch
• Step 4 -Mark & Distribute
• Step 5 - Gather & Pin
• Step 6 - Sew & Prepare