Tuesday, January 25, 2011

A Ruffle is a Ruffle is a Ruffle

This crazy contraption attached to my sewing machine is called a ruffler.
 Just in case you weren't sure from the name, it makes ruffles...and it does it's job really well I might add! After multiple failed attempts at making ruffles following some online tutorials, I asked for this little beauty crazy looking contraption for Christmas. It has taken me almost a whole month to figure it out, but I finally got a few SUPER cute ruffles made.
 As the {really loud} ruffler was working, my head was swirling with all the possibilities. The first project on my list was some pretty Valentine dish towels, then I thought I might move on to a ruffled camera strap or one of the cute ruffled clutches that I have seen on other blogs. But thanks to my ruffler and this broken needle:
...all those ideas will have to stay in my head until I find my replacement needles!
I think my sewing machine hates me!
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22 comments:

  1. mommy2luke2008January 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I want one of those too! I can just imagine everything you could do with that!

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  2. AlisaJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I had a ruffler in my sewing box for YEARS and had no idea what it was! I don't even know where it came from.

    I finally figured out what it was when I saw it on another blog {yeah!} and I've used it several times. I have broken some needles on it and it certainly is LOUD, but that is a small price to pay for beautiful, easy ruffles!!

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  3. Stuff by AshJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    So jealous of your ruffler! Can't wait to see all the fun things you make. Hope you can get on your machine's good side!

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  4. KmamaJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Oh no! I wish I could sew or be crafty.

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  5. Laurel AnnJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Kmama- It's not that bad! Just pick a project and jump in. Even if it's not perfect... you made it!

    http://one-girl-vs-world.blogspot.com

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  6. Amanda @ Serenity NowJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Those did turn out nicely!!! I had to have a friend who went to fashion design school show me how to do ruffles, but now I've forgotten how. ;) Do you mind me asking how much rufflers run??

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  7. LBBJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I have just a basic sewing machine. Looks like a fun attachment. Can't wait to see what you do with it :)

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  8. kodieJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    a ruffler?? awesome! wish my machine came with one!

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  9. FoursonsJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I break needles on my machine all the time and all I ever sew are scout patches. It is so frustrating! Love the cute ruffles though.

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  10. CarrieJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    So fun! I hope you get your needle fixed soon...sounds like you have some really cute projects to finish...the ruffles look so cute!

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  11. myevil3yearoldJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I can't even thread my sewing machine. There is a bobbin and a something else. I just get confused.

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  12. CMJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh dear! And here I was hoping to see how a mom of boys would put RUFFLES into her life! I'm still trying to figure out how to include some pink into mine! :-)

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  13. Emily - faliLVJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I didn't even know they had such a thing... Tell your machine to shape up or you will ship him/her out... :) (It doesn't need to know it is a idle threat)

    New follower! Happy to be reading your blog!
    Emily
    http://www.familylifeinlv.com

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  14. More Than WordsJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Oh bummer! Right when you started to get it!!

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  15. MyyaJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Bummer! Never fun when you have something in your head & you can't make it happen.

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  16. staci @ lizard n ladybugJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Not knowing 1 thing about sewing machines (except that I have one and can't use it)....those sure are cute ruffles :)

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  17. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Just saw you over at Amanda's Serenity Now and wanted to stop by your blog! I have been wanting to learn how to make ruffles - this is perfect thanks! Just became a new follower :) I'd love for you to stop by at: http://nestdecorator.blogspot.com

    Thanks! Kaitlyn @ The Birds Nest

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  18. He & Me + 3January 26, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Love ruffles.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I want one of those really badly!

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  20. carissaJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I think this ruffler is fantastic! And by the looked of your Valentine's towels, I think you have it down pay! Sew girl sew!

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  21. carissaJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    It should say: "looks" and "pat" sorry. Darn auto correct!

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  22. Monkey Momma's CraftsFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I want a ruffler so bad! :) Great job on the towels!! I am a new follower and would love it if you would follow me back!
    www.monkeymommascrafts.blogspot.com

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