Ruff times

My first attempt at a ruff based on an un-set ruff in Janet Arnold, 'Patterns of fashion.
 I loved making this but I'm disappointed as it doesn't seem to be as full as the original, I really packed in the pleats too!
 However, I came across another blog about copying the same ruff and this one was as full as the original. I've sent a plea for help so hopefully the next attempt will be an improvement.
This linen is lovely stuff! I bought about 5 yards,  15 years ago before I knew anything about linen. It was the ridiculous price of 50p a yard and was being sold as cotton butter muslin. I bought it mainly to make some square cloths for my daughter to use in her Historical Interpretation of a dairy maid. It did look rather sorry for it'self, very scruffy, grubby and creased. It was only when I washed and pressed it that I realised what a treasure I'd got.