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Sew Two Row Gathers
Duration7:24
Here, you will learn a technique for creating gathers with lightweight fabrics. Using basting stitches allows for more control of the fabric, and to distribute gathers evenly to help match it to the pattern piece. Have your sewing machine book handy for adjusting the stitch length.
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Tips to Remember
- Lengthen stitch to a basting stitch (longest stitch length on machine)
- Distribute gathers evenly before attaching.
- Using a pin, do a figure eight with the threads to hold it place before pulling bobbin threads to create gathers.
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