Gathering Tutorial

~Gathering~

Two easy ways

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#1-This method is great for gathering large pieces, or heavy fabrics. You will need heavy thread, or kite string.

A- Set your zig zag stitch to its widest, and longest setting

B- Put your fabric under the presser foot set to sew at 1/2".

C- Set your thread on the fabric so that it will be in the center of the zig zag stitch.

D- Begin stitching over the thread. Make sure you don't sew through the thread.

E- When you are ready, pull the strings to gather the fabric easily.

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#2-This method works best for smaller pieces, or light weight fabrics.

A-Set your straight stitch to its longest setting.

B- Starting at a seam, stitch 1/4" from the top edge of the fabric to be gathered. Don't backstitch at the begining, or the end.

C- Sew another row of gathering stitches 1/2" from edge.

D- When you are ready to gather the fabric, gently pill the top threads of upper, and lower line of gathering stitches.

E- Pull thread tails from both ends until the gathers are even.