Meet My Friend the Ruffler Foot

I love ruffles.  

Yet, somehow despite watching a million youtube videos I could never figure out how to  make a uniform ruffle using the gathering stitch on my sewing machine without the thread breaking!  So, I bit the bullet and bought a ruffler foot for my sewing machine.  It took a few hours, three ruffler foots and many broken needles to finally figure out how to work it properly.

My inspiration for my first project came from here:

 http://jonesdesigncompany.com/create/5-days-of-favorite-projects-day-3/

I decided to convert a clearance pillow from Target into a ruffle pillow for my desk chair.  

                         Before                                            After

 Tada

I LOVE it!

 Here are a few things on my ruffle list:

Ruffle Lampshade:

http://www.craftytexasgirls.com/2011/05/crafty-how-to-ruffled-lamp-shade.html

Ruffle Table Runner:

http://emmalinebride.com/how-to/decorate-wedding-tables/

and who can resist a ruffle skirt for a little girl?

http://quelinda-crafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruffle-skirt.html

Wish me luck!!