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Posted on: 9/8/13 8:29 AM ET
Whats the difference between a flounce and a ruffles on a skirt hem?
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Posted on: 9/8/13 9:04 AM ET
In speaking terms, not much. :)

But a flounce is a circular cut of fabric so it's on the bias when sewn on and thus creating the ripples without gathers (sewn 1:1 flounce edge to garment area), and a ruffle is usually an on-grain cut which has been gathered to create the ripples.

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Posted on: 9/9/13 6:37 AM ET
thanks...I'm making a petticoat to go under a skirt and cut on the bias but its not flouncing so might have to gather it for a ruffle.
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