SINGER 6550-WORKBOOK Scholastic - Manual (Page 51)

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Shirring with the Gathering Foot
Gathering fabric means to draw the fabric up on a thread to
create fullness. Shirring consists of three or more rows of gathers.
Use only sheer or soft fabrics for this technique. The specially
designed Shirring Foot pushes fabric into even folds under the needle.
The stitch then holds the fabric folds securely.
Machine Set-Up:
Stitch:
Straight Stitch
Stitch Width: 0, no width
Stitch Length: 5 or 7
Fullness is regulated by stitch length
Tension: Increase the tension
Presser Foot: Gathering Foot*
Materials:
Lightweight fabric, such as batiste
Procedure:
Pull one to two threads on the fabric’s crosswise grain, to create a
straight stitching line.
*Depending on model, the Gathering Foot might be optional. Check the instruction
manual.