Opposite Edge Gathering (Cinched Machine)

Materials: Cotton muslin, cotton sewing thread

Spacing/Size: n/a

Gathering Methods: One row of machine stitching pulled to gather (longest stitch length) on either edge of fabric strip; Only pull bobbin thread

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

• Sample plays with cinching the gathers tightly on opposite ends

• Gathers come together to create a voluminous shape

 

• Easily makes the edge of a fabric into many tiny folds

• Lightweight fabric like muslin forms in to this shape with ease

 

• 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

• This piece does have an opening where the two other sides of the fabric start to meet making it difficult to do anything, like finish off those edges