Burda Style For people who sew

Ruffles can transform the look of a simple garment and take it from minimalist to high-fashion, like the Valentino Spring/Summer 2011 dresses pictured above. This technique was reprinted from Built by Wendy Coats and Jackets by Wendy Mullin. Copyright © February 22, 2011. Published by Potter Craft, a division of Random House, Inc.

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Long rectangles of sample fabric.

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  Mar 16, 2011, 03.25 AMby robiedodson

  I am also a ruffle’s girl! The motto for my Etsy shop is “you’re never fully dressed without a ruffle!” Go frilly or go home!
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  Mar 10, 2011, 06.29 PMby SimplyTuTuSweet

  I am definitely going to try this! I absolutely adore all things ruffly and girly!
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  Mar 9, 2011, 01.44 PMby nutmeg1

  Awesome. I have a summer dress I started a little while ago that I need to finish with a big ruffle on the bottom. Bumping it to the top of my to-do list!!
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  Mar 8, 2011, 08.56 PMby nettevivante

  Ruffles are my favorite too! These dresses by Valentino are so beautiful!
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  Mar 8, 2011, 05.47 PMby lennert

  Love anything with ruffles and frills! Looking forward to try this out…