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Gathering
* The Gathering foot is an optional accessory.
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Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gath-
ering foot.
Place fabric to be gathered under the presser foot.
Sew a row of stitching. The stitches will automatically
cause the fabric to gather.
Adjust the upper thread tension dial to achieve the
amount of fullness desired. Less tension will result
in softer gathers, more tension will result in fuller
gathers.
The stitch length dial can also be used to adjust full-
ness. The longer the stitch length setting is,
the more fullness that is achieved in the gathers.
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Gather and attach 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.
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.
NOTE: When testing machine for adjustments to
achieve desired fullness, work with 25 cm increments of
the fabric, trims or elastic. This makes it easier to deter-
mine 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.
NOTE: Sew slow to medium speed for better fabric
control.
