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From: sewingnonie
Date: 06-16-2006, 12:53 PM (1 of 6)
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I have the gathering foot for the serger. I have been 'playing' with it and I think I have it down pretty good. Now, the question. How do I figure how much fabric I need for the ruffle? I don't think it would be two to one. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-16-2006, 06:09 PM (2 of 6)
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Nonie, Everything I have ever read says, use at least 2 & 1/2 times finished length to get a nice full ruffle.. Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 06-16-2006, 08:09 PM (3 of 6)
| I would say it depends on how tight your gathering is as to how much material you need. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: MartySews
Date: 06-16-2006, 10:17 PM (4 of 6)
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From different books on serging, the rule of thumb is to set your differential feed to the highest setting and your stitch to the longest length for nice full gathers. The ratio is basically 2 - 1. However in my book Serger Secrets, gathering is explained by using twice the fabric plus 5 inches. Hope this helps. Marty 
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: sewingnonie
Date: 06-17-2006, 12:55 AM (5 of 6)
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Great, thank you for all your help. Yes, it does help alot. I have been meaning to get a good new serger book, which one do you recomend? Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: MartySews
Date: 06-17-2006, 12:50 PM (6 of 6)
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For the advanced serger user, I recommend "Serger Secrets" which is a compilation of tips from industry experts. For the beginner, I recommend the "ABC's of Serging" as it covers all of the basics. Some other good books are "The Complete Serger Handbook" and "The Ultimate Answer Guide". I have numerous others which would take up too much space to list them all. Happy Stitching! Marty 
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504
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