Gathering/Shirring - ELNA XQUISIT 2 Manual

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Gathering/Shirring

On-screen manual – see stitches 1/01 and 1/02
Gathering/shirring evenly distributes fullness in an
area with very tiny pleats.
Gathering is one row or two parallel rows.
Shirring is three or more parallel rows.
Light to medium weight fabrics provide the best
results.
1. Decrease top thread tension.
2. Set stitch length to 2.5 - 4.0.
3. Sew two or more parallel rows leaving 5 cm (2")
of top and bottom thread at the beginning and
end of each row.
4. Pull on the bobbin threads to gather the fabric.
Secure the threads and distribute the gathers
evenly.
5. Touch straight stitch to reset machine settings.
6. Sew between rows of stitching to secure
shirring.
OR
Lay gathered fabric over flat fabric and sew the
two fabrics together.