What is ruching?
Submitted by Boss Lady on May 21, 2007 – 4:17 pm2 Comments
The All-Over Baby Phat Print Tube w/ Side Ruching by Baby Phat
Have you ever heard a fashion term and had no idea where it came from?
Ruching (pronounced “roo-shing”) is a time consuming technique that, like many other art forms, is experiencing a resurgence in current fashion trends, especially in urban women’s gear (as seen above).
Ruching means to gather, ruffle or pleat in French. When sewing, fabric or ribbon is gathered in a repeat pattern to form scallops or petals.
It has been used for many years to decorate women’s clothing, accessories and quilts.
So if you don’t know…now you know! And if there are any other style terms you’re curious about, be sure to let us know.
On my site we have a list full of daily definitions for style and design terms!…check it out and this one is new to me…so thanks
^I’ll def. check out your site..I’m currently studying clothing design and business at school