Gather one layer of fabric or gather one layer and
attach it to a flat fabric piece at the same time
using the gathering foot. This foot gathers light to
medium weight fabrics particularly well. It is
usually necessary to use other sewing techniques
to gather heavier fabrics.
1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach the
gathering foot. For "Changing the presser foot"
see page 32.
2. For gathering a single layer, just place a piece
of fabric under the foot and adjust your stitch
length and/or tighten the needle tension to
automatically gather as you sew. The smaller
sole on the bottom of the gathering foot causes
the fabric to gather up behind the presser foot.
3. To get results by increasing stitch length. Test
stitch length and tension adjustments to get
the amount of gathers desired. Starting with
the stitch length, begin by increasing the length
the longer the length the fuller the gathers.
4. To get results by tighten needle tension. Using
a stitch length of 2.5-3mm, increase the needle
tension as you sew to get the results you desire.
5. To get results by increasing stitch length and
needle tension. Combine an increased stitch
length with a tightened needle tension for a
fuller gather. Always test your results before
sewing to achieve the effect you desire.
Note:
Attention:
You can also use the all purpose
foot and gather fabric by hand by lowering
the tension setting to below 2 and pulling
the bobbin thread to gather the material.
Sew slow to medium speed for
better fabric control.
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