Shirring with the gatherer – SINGER 15-91 User Manual
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SHIRRING WITH THE GATHERER
The gatherer is fastened to the machine in the
same manner as the presser foot. Material placed
under the gatherer and stitched in the usual waj-
will be slightly gathered. Any fabric that drapes
well is especially suited for shirring with the gath
erer. Most shirring with the gatherer is done with a
long stitch and tight tension. To increase the full
ness of the gathers, lengthen the stitch. To decrease
the fullness, shorten the stitch.
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With the gatherer, it is possible to shirr in narrow
rows as shown in Fig. 56. The material may be
guided as easily as when sewing with the presser
foot. Fine materials, such as batiste, silk or net,
may be very attractively shirred. Where only a
slight fullness is required, as at the top of a sleeve
or around the neck, the gatherer will be found veiw
convenient.