How to Make a Dust Ruffle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a tape measure to calculate 4 times the distance from the head to the foot of your bed plus the width of your bed.

   Press., Press.,,, Even out the gathers across the entire length of the fabric.,, Align and attach the second side of the hook-and-loop pieces to the fitted sheet on 3 of the 4 sides, leaving one of the shorter ends free since the dust ruffle doesn't need to cover the top portion of the bed (under the headboard).
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   Step 2: Cut a piece of fabric that is as long as the distance just measured.

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   Step 3: Trim the fabric so that it is as wide as the distance from the space between the mattress and the box springs to the floor

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   Step 4: plus 6 inches (15.24 cm).

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   Step 5: Fold under a 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) seam along the entire length of the fabric.

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   Step 6: Fold the same edge under another 3 inches (7.62 cm) to make a hem.

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   Step 7: Stitch a narrow seam along the hemmed edge of the fabric close to the upper folded edge of the hem.

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   Step 8: Gather the upper edge of the fabric by using a sewing machine to sew 2 parallel rows of basting stitches

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   Step 9: using the longest stitch possible

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    Step 10: starting 3/8-inch (.95 cm) from the upper edge.

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    Step 11: Pull the bobbin thread that runs along the underside of the fabric gently to make gathers.

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    Step 12: Sew the dust ruffle to a sturdy length of ribbon or other strip of sturdy fabric.

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    Step 13: Attach one side of hook-and-loop buttons or strips cut into squares to the band portion of the dust ruffle.

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