Gathering foot

[thecurtainmaker]

Hi all,
I've just bought a gathering foot for my industrial machine, and realise I don't know how to use it Can anyone give any pointers?

[Penny]

Re: Gathering foot

I know that Phillip will know the answer to this but I think you have to tighten your top tension.... but then again I could be wrong. Phillip?

[Louise]

Re: Gathering foot

Not sure if this might help? http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/si...06917008-p.php

If not, maybe there is another site or video on YouTube that might have your foot demonstrated?

[rantalot]

Re: Gathering foot

Hi there

Last night while I was sewing I had a DVD on by Wendy Gardiner published by Traplet Publications. It was a set of four and has a relatively detailed instructions on using the gathering attachment. I have one myself, I don't use it often but it is a great timesaver.

I don't know if this is available on the Internet but a quick Google should tell you.

Regards, Jessie

[thecurtainmaker]

Re: Gathering foot

Thanks Jessie, but it's not the ruffler attachment - my fault for not making it clear. I have got a gathering foot.

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[Schuhby]

Re: Gathering foot

Pen you have tighten your tension - Really tight until you think the thread will break, you'll see the fabric will frill.

Philip

[cherie]

Re: Gathering foot

Have not used one for a long time but I used to tighten tension right up put on the longest stitch size, also put your finger
behind foot to help keep it bunched hope that makes sense? Flora

[thecurtainmaker]

Re: Gathering foot

Excellent - thanks all. Have tried it out and it looks like it will save a lot of time when gathering.

Regards
Pen