Opposite Edge Gathering (Uncinched-Machine)

Materials: Cotton muslin, cotton sewing thread

Spacing/Size: n/a

Gathering Methods: Two parallel rows of machine stitching pulled to gather (longest stitch length) on opposite ends of fabric; 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 plays with uneven gathers

• Gathers are very small because the thread has not been pulled as tightly as in previous samples

• Fabric strip naturally starts to ruffle

 

• Easily makes the edge of a fabric into many tiny 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