Shirring With The Gathering Foot - Singer CG-500 Commercial Grade 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:
Pattern Selector:
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.
*The Gathering Foot is optional. Check with your SINGER® Retailer.
Straight Stitch
A
1, no width
5
Fullness is regulated by stitch length
Increase the tension
Gathering Foot*
Center
37