Gathering

Ideal for delicate and medium-weight fabrics. For decorating clothing or decorative items.

  1. Fit the zigzag foot.
  2. Set the stitch pattern selector knob to position A.
  3. Set the stitch width to 0.
  4. Set the stitch length to 4.
  5. Set the needle position to Center.
  6. Set the thread tension to 2 or less.
  7. Pull out around 5 cm of the upper thread and bobbin thread.
  8. Sew along the fabric edge at a distance the same as the width of the foot. At the start, make a few reverse stitches to sew it up. Leave the protruding ends of the thread around 10–12 cm long.
  9. Sew additional lines at a distance of approx. 5 mm. At the start, make a few reverse stitches to sew it up. Leave the protruding ends of the thread around 10–12 cm long.
  10. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the folds evenly.