Gathering
Gathered fabric
Remove the presser foot holder
and attach the gathering foot,
lowering the tension setting to
below 2.
Suitable for light to medium
weight fabrics. If your fabric is
light, such as batiste or lace, you
will have more gathers.
Place fabric to be gathered under
presser foot to the right of the
presser foot.
Sew a row of stitching, keeping
the raw edge of fabric aligned
with the right edge of foot.
To gather and attach gathered
fabric in one step
Look closely at the gathering foot
to see a slot on the bottom.
When using the slot, you can
gather the bottom layer of the
fabric while attaching it to a flat
top layer, such as the waistband
on a dress bodice.
* The Gathering foot accessory
is optional. It is not included
with this machine.
Note:
- When testing machine for
adjustments to achieve desired
fullness, work with 10"
increments of the fabric, trims
or elastic. This makes it easier
to determine the adjustments
and how much change is
needed for your project. Always
test on your project fabric and
on the same grainline as will be
used in your finished project.
- slow to medium speed for
better fabric control.
- Remove the presser foot holder
and attach gathering foot.
- Place the fabric to be gathered
with right side up under the foot.
- Place top layer of the fabric
right side down in the slot.
- Guide the two layers as
illustrated.
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The Gathering Foot is used for
gathering fabrics. Ideal for clothing
as well as home decor, works best
on thin to medium weight fabrics.
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