Ruffled Wrist Cuff tutorial

Supplies:

Cotton fabric - 4 different strips

measuring tape

scissors

elastic thread

sewing machine

thread

hand sewing needle

iron (optional)

Step 1 - Measure the circumference of your wrist. Add 2-3" for your length measurement. Cut a piece of fabric to be 4" wide with the length measurement you just figured out (mine was 4"x9"). 

Step 2 - Fold in half with right sides together, matching up the ends. Sew the ends together using an overlock stitch or your serger.You have now created a loop.

Step 3 - Fold the edges over 1/4" and then another 1/4". Press or pin to keep in place. Sew. Now the edges are finished with no raw edges. 

Step 4 - Hand wind an empty bobbin with the elastic thread. Place it into your sewing machine and thread the top needle with regular thread. Set your machine to it's longest stitch length. 

Step 5 - Place the sewing foot on the fabric loop lining up the edge of the foot with the hemline. Start sewing at the seam in the loop. 

Backstitch when you start. When you reach your starting point again backstitch, but don't cut your thread. Simply lift up your sewing foot and move the fabric over to line up the foot with the stitching line you just sewed.

Continue sewing around the entire loop, repeating the steps from above. The fabric will begin to gather and ruffle as more rows of stitches are added. 

(before steam)

Step 6 - Clip the extra threads and hit the fabric with a shot of HOT steam from an iron to make it bunch up even more (optional).

Step 7 - Take 3 strips of fabric (1 - 2" wide by 6 - 12" long) and roll them into rosettes. Use your needle and thread to secure the rosette as your turn and twist the fabric.You can even add buttons or other embellishments.

Step 8 - Handstitch the rosettes in a cluster onto the top of the cuff - and you are DONE! 

A great way to add color and texture to your outfit! Create them in another colorways for a different look!

I will be sharing this idea and linking up HERE!