Just SEW It: Gathering Techniquest

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Just SEW It: Gathering Techniquest

Six Gathering Techniques!

Used to manage fullness in a stitched project, gathering is a basic sewing technique that shortens the length of a piece of fabric, forming soft folds or pleats with the fullness. Learn a variety of easy methods for gathering fabric to achieve professional results.

Basic Gathering
Learn tips for gathering light to medium weight fabrics.
 
Gathering over a Single Cord
Find gathering success for medium weight fabrics.
 
Gathering over a Double Cord
Learn how to gather heavyweight fabrics such as denim or corduroy.
 
Speed Gathering
Use a Gathering Foot for quick success when making yards of ruffles.
 
Gathering with the Ruffler
Use a ruffler to create ruffles with a pleated or gathered look, depending on the setting adjustments.
 
Overlocker/Serger Gathering
Make quick work of creating ruffles with a simple gathering technique using an overlocker/serger.