Shirring With The Gathering Foot - Singer WORKBOOK SCHOOL MODELS Workbook

Shirring with the Gathering Foot

Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to
create fullness. Shirring consists of three or more rows of gathers.
Use only sheer or soft fabrics for this technique. The specially
designed Shirring Foot pushes fabric into even folds under the needle.
The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Stitch Width:
Stitch Length:
Tension:
Presser Foot:
Needle Position:
Materials:
Lightweight fabric, such as batiste
Procedure:
Pull one to two threads on the fabric's crosswise grain, to create a
guide for straight stitching.
*Depending on model, the Gathering Foot might be optional. Check the instruction
manual.
Straight Stitch
0, no width
5
Fullness is regulated by stitch length
Increase the tension
Gathering Foot*
Center
42