Sears KENMORE 385.1915 - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES
• Gathering
Use this stitch to gather trim skirts, sleeves at the top, smocking or any time you
want more fullness. Use two rows of stitches,
Here's How ffor medium weight fabrics and tight, firm gathers)
1. Set the stitch length to "4.0".
2. Loosen the needle thread tension to "2” or as desired.
NOTE; Steps 3 and 4 are for B/8" seam allowances. For other widths,
adjust your fabric accordingly.
3. Sew the first row of stitches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge of
the fabric.
4. Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A following the first row
of stitches.
5. Using both hands, pull the bobbin threads from each end of the fabric
until you have the gathers you want.
6. Knot the threads at each end even out the gathers.
Here's How Ifor light weight fabrics, ruffles end flounces)
1. Set your stitch length at "4.5".
2. Secure your gathering rows at the beginning.
3. Stitch two rows, as in steps 3 and 4 for medium weight fabrics.
4. Do not lock the threads at the end of your stitching rows.
5. Pull the bobbin threads to produce the fullness you desire,
6. Knot the threads and even outthe gathers.
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