Shirring foot – SINGER 14T968DC Professional 5 Workbook Part 2 User Manual
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SHIRRING FOOT
The Shirring Foot is used for shirring or gathering. Use it on home decorating
accessories or clothing. This foot provides best results when used with
lightweight and sheer fabrics.
Machine Preparation
• Differential Feed: Set to the maximum (highest number ) for gathering
• Needles:
You may use either the left or right, or both needles
• Upper knife:
Engaged
• Stitch Length:
Set to 3 or 4
• Foot:
Attach (snap-on) Shirring Foot
Sewing Instructions
• Raise the presser foot
• Set the needle(s) at the highest position
• Place bottom layer of fabric under the presser foot (1). This is the fabric that will be gathered.
• Place the top layer of fabric (2) into opening (3) located at the front of the Shirring Foot, making
sure edges of both the top and bottom layer of fabrics line up
• Lower the presser foot and begin to sew
Additional Presser Feet page 6