flannel ruffle?
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I have done lots of ruffles on little girls night gowns, and have never done in on the bias. None of the patterns that I have used called for bias. It is really fun to make pretty little night gowns for little girls. My granddaughters are grown up now and don't want ruffles.
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If you are going to cut flannel on the bias, I would starch the bejesus out of it. Flannel is a very loose weave, and starching it will help hold all the threads in position, then pin, pin, pin, before sewing. Good luck. If you do, you are braver than me. Please post a picture of the nightie when finished? I remember as a child wearing flannel nighties and them being so soft and warm. It was like walking around being hugged. ( yes, I was a goofy child, lol!) flannel is too warm for me now....
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You will find applying the bias ruffle to the garment will behave better; ie, no shredding and the inside edge will lay flatter without curling into the seam. The finished ruffle will also stand up better. I really dislike having the long long strings that pull from a loosely woven fabric.
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