Gathering; Gathered Fabric; To Gather And Attach Gathered Fabric In One Step - Bernette Chicago 7 Instruction Manual

Gathering

* The gathering foot accessory is optional. It is not included
with this machine.

Gathered fabric

• Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gather-
ing foot, lowering the tension setting to below 2.
Place the fabric to be thered under presser foot to the
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right of the presser foot.
Sew a row of stitches, keeping the raw edge of fabric
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aligned with the right edge of the foot.
– The stitches make the fabric gather automatically.
Suitable for light to medium weight fabrics.
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To gather and attach gathered fabric in one
step
Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on the bottom.
When using the slot, you can gather the bottom layer of the
fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as the waist-
band on a dress bodice.
• Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gather-
ing foot.
• Place the fabric to be gathered with the right side up
under the foot.
Place the top layer of the fabric with the right side down
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in the slot.
Guide the two layers as illustrated.
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ote
When testing the machine for adjustments to achieve
desired density, work with an extra 10" allowance of the
fabric, trims or elastic.This makes it easier to determine the
necessary adjustments and how much change is needed for
your project. Always test on your project fabric and on the
same grainline which will be used in your finished project.
Using the crossgrain of the fabric will make prettier pleats
than the straight of grain.Sew at slow to medium speed for
better fabric control.
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