Ruffler Foot...

[BossyBella]

Hey guys... I was just wondering if anyone ever uses a ruffler foot on their sewing machine? I thought it would be great, went to hancocks, spent 30 bucks on one made by creative sewing solutions and I have to say--it's crap! 1.) there are NO INSTRUCTIONS!! I had to go online to see how I was supposed to use it and 2.) It doesn't work! I have it set on every stitch and it misses about 2/3 of them!!
Has anyone tried one of these things? Maybe I should just take that one back and go buy a Brother one--they are about the same $$...

[Princess Babies Bowtique]

gee, I wish I could help. I had one for my old Singer, but never did use it! Tonya may know!

[nicole26]

Go to youcanmakethis.com and under the free section get the ruffler unruffled ~~~it is the best and if you follow those directions you will love your ruffler!!

[BossyBella]

Originally Posted by nicole26

Go to youcanmakethis.com and under the free section get the ruffler unruffled ~~~it is the best and if you follow those directions you will love your ruffler!!

Yep, that's where I went to get the instructions from... it still didn't work properly... I think I'm just going to take it back and get the same brand as my machine...

[kaneohegirl]

Originally Posted by BossyBella

Yep, that's where I went to get the instructions from... it still didn't work properly... I think I'm just going to take it back and get the same brand as my machine...

thats usually the best thing... staying within your brand at least will allow you to be sure its been tested for your machine...

[tanyat]

i have a ruffler for my serger.. i must say it dont work like i thought it would.. it dont gather the ruffles real tightly.. i assume i am doing it right as i followed the instructions word for word....

[Tonya]

Originally Posted by Princess Babies Bowtique

gee, I wish I could help. I had one for my old Singer, but never did use it! Tonya may know!

LOL! I wish I was more help - I have one and although I got it to work fine, it was so long ago that I don't even know where the thing is! Definitely find one with instructions!

My favorite method for ruffling/gathering has become the 'Dental Floss Method,' which is why my ruffler foot is sitting around gathering dust. Just lay a piece of dental floss on top of the fabric along the line you need gathered and zig-zag stitch over it, being sure not to sew through the floss. Then, pull on the dental floss through the zig-zag 'tunnel' to get perfect gathers that you can then sew onto whatever you're gathering. It works great for multiple layers of fabric and thick fabrics, or just regular cottons, etc.

[Princess Babies Bowtique]

Originally Posted by Tonya

LOL! I wish I was more help - I have one and although I got it to work fine, it was so long ago that I don't even know where the thing is! Definitely find one with instructions!

My favorite method for ruffling/gathering has become the 'Dental Floss Method,' which is why my ruffler foot is sitting around gathering dust. Just lay a piece of dental floss on top of the fabric along the line you need gathered and zig-zag stitch over it, being sure not to sew through the floss. Then, pull on the dental floss through the zig-zag 'tunnel' to get perfect gathers that you can then sew onto whatever you're gathering. It works great for multiple layers of fabric and thick fabrics, or just regular cottons, etc.

But see...you did know an alternative, easier method! I forgot about that one!

[Rene R]

I have a ruffler and if they come with directions they are very vague. I haven't used mine in such a long time. I usually do it without the machine. My serger has a ruffler as well and it is easier to use than the one I bought for my sewing machine. If I remember correectly you have to go slow. I don't know if that will help you, but give it a try.

[BossyBella]

Thanks Guys--I did go and get the other foot and I must say that it does work better... but the 'perfect gathers' it advertises are a long shot, maybe after a little practice I can get better with it (stitch length/speed/etc...) but I had never thought about dental floss! I've always used elastic cording or double basting (Pain in the you-know-what!)...I'll have to try it tonight!