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Shirring with the Gathering Foot
Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to create fullness.
Shirring consists of three or more rows of gathers. Use only sheer or soft
fabrics for this technique. The specially designed Shirring Foot pushes fabric
into even folds under the needle. The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Straight
Stitch
Pattern Selector: A
Stitch Width:
1, no width
Stitch Length:
5
Fullness is regulated by stitch length
Tension:
Increase the tension
Presser Foot:
Gathering Foot*
Needle Position: Center
Materials:
Lightweight fabric, such as batiste
Procedure:
Pull one to two threads on the fabric’s crosswise grain, to create a
guide for straight stitching.
*The Gathering Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER® Retailer.
