How to Make a Ruffle, Sew Gathers, and Create Knife Box Pleats

Learn the surprisingly easy, sewing techniques of gathering, ruffles, and how to fold and make pleats. In less than 15 minutes, I can show you how to do a simple gather, layered and doublesided ruffles, knife and box pleats. Ruffles are great for clothing, pillowcases, bags, and any other sewing project that could use a cute ruffle embellishment. Pleats are most popular for drapes and clothing. For written instructions on Gathers, Ruffles, and Pleats: