Gathering - Singer CLASS 99 Instruction Manual

3. The adjusting screw regulates the fullness of gathers or pleats. When
turned in (clockwise) to its limit with the adjusting finger in place, the attachment
is set for its deepest pleat. When turned out (counter-clockwise) to its limit and
the adjusting finger out of action, the ruffler gives only a hint of fullness.
Activating Parts
The ruffling blade and the separator blade are of blue steel and hold the
material to be gathered between them. The ruffling blade forms the gathers or
pleats by carrying the fabric to the needle according to the spacing and fullness
to which the ruffler is adjusted. The separator guide is slotted to guide seam
edges evenly and to separate the ruffle strip from the material to which the ruffle
is attached.
Preparation
Raise the needle to its highest point. Locate the attachment on the machine in
place of the regular presser foot, and at the same time fit the fork of the driving
lever over the needle clamp screw. Make sure both the presser bar screw and
the needle clamp screw are tightened securely.

Gathering

Set adjusting lever on No. 1 setting.
Throw adjusting finger out of action.
Turn adjusting screw for amount of fullness desired.
The attachment is set for maximum fullness by turning adjusting screw in
(clockwise) as far as possible; for less fullness, turn adjusting screw out
(counter-clockwise).
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