INSPIRA® Gathering Foot

The Gathering foot is perfect for gathering a single layer of fabric or simultaneously gathering and stitching two layers of fabric.

This foot is most suited for gathering when sewing tiered skirts, yokes, cuffs, and frills on skirts and more. This foot is also suited for sewing two fabrics together and gathering the bottom fabric in one operation.

How to use:

Preparing the machine:

• Needle: Left or right, or both left and right
• Stitch type: Three-thread overlock or four-thread overlock
• Stitch length: 3.5mm
• Differential feed lever: Gathering position
• Upper knife: Working position

Sewing

1. Place two layers of fabric on the machine with separator plate (A) in between the upper and lower fabrics.
2. Sew 2-3 stitches.
3. Hold and lightly guide upper and lower fabrics separately while sewing.