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How Do You Ruche Side Seams?

Marcus Vance • • 3 min read
How Do You Ruche Side Seams?

How to Ruche Fabric

  1. Mark the area you want to ruche.
  2. Set your ruche lines.
  3. Make your stitches.
  4. Pull your threads.
  5. Pin your ruche in place.
  6. Stitch over the ruche.

What is ruching technique?

Ruching is a French term which means "to gather, ruffle, or pleat." It is a sewing technique in which fabric or ribbon is gathered in a repeating pattern to form ruffles, scallops, or petals. Ruching has traditionally been used to decorate clothing, accessories, and quilts.

What is the difference between ruching and shirring?

Ruching is made by creating two or more parallel lines of gathering. Shirring is a gathering technique done with elastic thread, which creates a stretchy garment.
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