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

Step 5 - Gather & Pin

Gather & Pin

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Gather the fabric strip to fit the edges of the pillow front, evenly distributing the fullness.
  
• Keep the strip at the corner in from the edge to prevent accidentally stitching the ruffle to the side.
  
• Pin the ruffle in place.

• 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