Course Description

Master Gathered Ruffles

Ruffles are what makes a dance costume a flamenco dance costume.

There are two types of ruffles, each with countless variations and options. 

Gathered ruffles opens up a wide range of options for a traditional flamenco look. We'll have a really close look at 

  • which types of fabrics are suitable and which aren't so you don't waste time and money using the wrong material

  • how to calculate ruffle length and how much fabric you'll need (or what to do when you only have a limited amount of fabric available)

  • how make gathered ruffles - tools, tips and tricks, options for outer edge finishes so you can have beautiful ruffles even if you don't have professional equipment

  • how to attach the ruffles to the garment - to the skirt, neckline, sleeves .. anywhere you can think of


Mastering gathered ruffles gives you the skills to make costumes like these (plus anything you come up with):



4 weeks - 4 topics

Special price: one payment of €29.

Get immediate access to the video lessons and the Gathered Ruffles Calculator spreadsheet


Creative Business Coach showing passionate entrepreneurs a better way to build their business, Dressmaker for Flamenco Artists

Anke Herrmann

I left my corporate job in 2004 with the idea to move to Spain and start my own sewing business, with nothing more than a passion for sewing and plenty of enthusiasm. A few years later I was overworked and burnt out. Several profound insights started the turnaround for me and once I really understood that I had created that business and that stress is optional I knew I wanted to help other passionate creative entrepreneurs bring the sense of flow that makes them love their art or craft to the way they run their business. 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • How it works

    • Access the Gathered Ruffle Calculator Spreadsheet
  • 2

    Video Lessons

    • Types of Gathered Ruffles & Which Fabrics To Use

    • Calculations, calculations

    • Making your ruffles

    • Tips for sewing ruffles onto the garment
  • 3

    Bonus Resources

    • Live Class - Resources mentioned in the class

    • How to make the underside ruffles for a bata de cola (recording of live class)

    • Skirt and Wrap Blouse patterns