Gathering

Ideal for fine and medium-weight fabrics. To decorate clothes or decorative items.

  1. Fit the straight stitch foot.
  2. Set the stitch length to 4.
  3. Set the thread tension to 2 or less.
  4. Pull out the upper and bobbin threads by approx. 5 in (20 cm).
  5. Sew along the fabric edge at the width of the foot. Sew with a few reverse stitches at the beginning. Leave the thread ends about 4 – 5 in (10 – 12 cm) long when finished.
  6. Sew an additional line at a distance of approx. 1/4 in (5 mm). Sew with a few reverse stitches at the beginning. Leave the thread ends about 4 – 5 in (10 – 12 cm) long when finished.
  7. Pull the bobbin threads and spread the little pleats evenly.