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Gather a single layer of fabric or gather one layer
while simultaneously attaching it to another fabric
using the gathering foot. This foot works best
when on light to medium weight fabrics. It is
usually necessary to use an alternative sewing
technique for gathering heavier fabrics.
1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach the
gathering foot. For "Changing the presser foot"
see page 38.
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 to gather fabric by hand. First lower
the tension setting to below 2 and pull the
bobbin thread to gather the fabric.
Sew slow to medium speed for
better fabric control.
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