Ruffle Samples

5 different samples of ruffles:

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The easiest sample to create was polyester and satin, this is because of how easy the material is to pull through the sewing machine. These materials also created the nicest ruffle effect.

My least favourite sample would be Scuba, as it is a super stretchy but a flat material making it harder to create an effective ruffle.

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On the sample "organza" I decided to layer up the fabrics to experiment and see what effect it gave, from there I could then decide if I would like to carry this out in my final piece.

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In some of my samples I decided to do a single ruffle - this was inspired from the 15th century when the ruffle began. It originated in Germany during the 15th century with Landsknechts (mercenary soldiers) who wore several layers of clothes and would often slash their sleeves to reveal the fabric beneath. This look was popular as it came to symbolize a soldier's return from war.

However, in a couple of my other samples I chose to do a double ruffle. This was inspired by Ruffs, Ruffs were highly luxurious garments in the 16th Century. They could take hours to set, and could only be worn once as body heat and the weather would cause it to droop and loose shape. Their placement on the neck affected posture, forcing the wearer to keep their chin up and assume a proud pose.