25 Responses to “How to Gather: a basic sewing tutorial”

1. By moomoobrom on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   I think it would be …
   I think it would be helpful to add that rather than sewing the firt line on the seam allowance actually come in a couple of mm – and then with the second line of stitch come across 3 mm – when sewn into a garment this ensures that these pull threads are hidden…

   it is porbably worth noting that for about £10 you can buy a gathering foot.. they are excellent!!!

2. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   Happy sewing!
   Happy sewing!

3. By GoddessSkyeBlu on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   Very helpful and …
   Very helpful and easy to follow video. Thanks so much!

4. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   Good question. I …
   Good question. I don’t think I’ve ever gathered knit material. You would probably be better off with elastic casing, I would think. If it’s a sleeve end, I’d go for ribbing.

5. By NoirFemme on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   How do you gather …
   How do you gather knitwear? I’m currently sewing a knit shirt with gathered puff sleeves and this method isn’t working so well.

6. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   You’re very welcome …
   You’re very welcome. Happy sewing!

7. By TimelessBarbara on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   Very nice, thanks …
   Very nice, thanks so much!

8. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   Decide how much …
   Decide how much money you want to spend. Search the internet for prices, and see what kind of machines there are for the price you want to spend. I like Singers, but other people prefer other brands.

   I definitely recommend getting a solid mechanical machine, not a computer driven machine or electronic interface machine, as the mechanical machins are more basic and thus easier to learn. And easier to repair if needed.

   Hope that helps.

9. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

   Yes, I have in my …
   Yes, I have in my favorite’s someone else’s video of using a ruffler foot for gathering. I am definitely planning on getting one!

   That’s a good tip you mention, as it’s very annoying to have to pull out threads that show after you sew a seam. Thanks!

10. By fernmeio18 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    im planning to buy …
    im planning to buy miself a sewing machine because i really am interested in sewing and designing…what is the best sewing maschine you cabn advise me to buy in terms of usage and flexibility. i really hope you’d help me. nice video !

11. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Yes,the age of …
    Yes,the age of video. However, watching videos doesn’t seem to improve their spelling like reading does!

12. By trosea on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Excellent Video, …
    Excellent Video, great tutorial. I use to have to read books to my kids to get them to fall asleep, but now I just let them watch this on my laptop. LOL

13. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Happy sewing!
    Happy sewing!

14. By chisellecouture on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    This was a very …
    This was a very clear and helpful video!
    Thanks for posting!

15. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    You’re welcome! …
    You’re welcome! Happy Sewing!

16. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    You’re welcome! …
    You’re welcome! Happy Sewing!

17. By gabbee on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Thank you so much!
    Thank you so much!

18. By Marronsoul on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    thank you dear
    thank you dear

19. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    You’re welcome! …
    You’re welcome! Happy Sewing!

20. By cylckk on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    clear and useful… …
    clear and useful…Thks!

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22. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    You’re welcome!
    …
    You’re welcome!
    Happy sewing .

23. By MorphineBunneh on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Thanks a lot. ^^ …
    Thanks a lot. ^^ Helps a bundle.

24. By sewmarm on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Thanks for …
    Thanks for commenting! Happy sewing!

25. By Zxii on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply

    Oh wow. This helped …
    Oh wow. This helped a lot! Thanks for uploading.