Gathering (Maching Straight Stitch)

Materials: Cotton broadcloth, cotton sewing thread

Spacing/Size: n/a

Gathering Methods: Two parallel rows of machine stitching pulled to gather (longest stitch length); Only pull bobbin thread

Anchoring methods: The bobbin and top thread are tied in a knot on top and bottom of one side; Tied on other side once the fabric has been gathered

• Sample shows gathers at the stitching

 

• Easily makes the edge of a fabric into many folds

• Requires patience to not break the thread used to gather

• Needs a stronger thread like poly or nylon

• Must leave long tails to tie off ends