Gathering - Kenmore 19502 Owner's Manual

Gathering
Set the Machine
Th read
tension
1 to4
A: Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
Use this stitch to gather trims, skirts, sleeves at the top, smocking or any time
you want more fullness. You will need two rows of stitches.
Here's How (for medium weight fabrics and tight, firm gathers)
1. Set the stitch length to "4.0".
2. Loosen the needle thread tension to "2" or as desired.
NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 are for 5/8" seam allowances. For other widths, adjust
your fabric accordingly.
3. Sew the first row of stitches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge of
the fabric.
4. Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A following the first row of
stitches.
5. Using both hands, pull the bobbin threads from each end of the fabric until
you have the gathers you want.
6. Knot the threads at each end and even out the gathers.
Here's How (for light weight fabrics, ruffles and flounces)
1. Set your stitch length at "'4.5".
2. Secure your gathering rows at the beginning.
3. Stitch two rows, as in steps 3 and 4 for medium weight fabrics.
4. Do not lock the threads at the end of your stitching rows.
5. Pull the bobbin threads to produce the fullness you desire.
6. Knot the threads and even out the gathers.
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