C18 Gathering Foot

[@KarenQuilts4Fun]

Thanks for explaining why you are doing what you are doing-understanding why helps me remember what to do❤

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Karen, That is the goal of my Serger Tip Clips. If viewers under stand how a presser foot or serger component affects a stitch, it makes sewing and serging much more fun and creative. I’m glad you wrote to me and thank you for watching. It makes my efforts all worthwhile!

[@AndyMartinMakes]

Excellent description and demo, Gail! Thanks for the tips.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You’re welcome, Andy and thanks for watching!

[@MonsterNus]

You inspired me last Christmas to try different things with my extra serger feet. I made ruffles on my serger to attach to flower shaped tree skirts. I was thrilled with how they turned out. So much easier than I thought it would be.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi, I applaud you for trying new techniques on your serger. It is amazing how easy it is to get beautiful results. You just have to know the settings, etc. Stay in touch and thanks for watching!

[@budoneof15]

Great video Gail.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching Evelyn and let me know if you have any questions!

[@esperansaloughran693]

I am so pleased with this foot, it took me a day. But i kept plowing away, and then I had no problem once I understood its a coordinating 2 hand operation so. So fun!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

It does take practice, but I’m so glad you persisted and mastered the foot. Thanks for letting me know and keep up the great work!

[@esperansaloughran693]

Beautiful ruffle. GAIL!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks and I'm glad you watched both the older and new ruffle videos.

[@dorothybrown9231]

As usual, a very informative video. Thanks so much Gail!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for waatching Dorothy and glad the video was helpful!

[@andreawalker2535]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

THanks for watching and glad the video was helpful, Andrea!

[@esperansaloughran693]

I am trying very soon! Thank you!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Esperanza, please let me know if you have questions or need any help. Thanks for watching!

[@dottyhope2310]

So very beautiful, Gail. I love watching your videos and getting refreshed to a beautiful serger technique. I haven’t tried it yet, but, could you run just one piece of fabric to gather and not have it attached to another piece of fabric? Thank you!❤

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Dotty, Yes, you can gather one layer of fabric with the C18 foot. Position the fabric under the separator platform against the feed dogs. Test your differential feed and if you want tighter gathers, here's a link to my Tip Clip on Needle Tension and how it affects gathering: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqQlntnacSmnK8. Thanks for watching!

[@michellefrothingham4275]

Great tutorial👍… i own a Babylock… i will check if i have a compatible foot🤔

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Michelle, Here's an older Tip Clip done on the Babylock serger using the gathering foot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqQlntnacSmnK8Thanks for watching and let me know if you have questions!

[@dkathyrosten1694]

great demo. Are you able to provide guidance to add fabric with gathering to a t-shirt? I am curious how to do this in the round. Thanks

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi KAthy, I probably wouldn't use the gathering foot for applying a ruffle to a T-shirt. Cut your ruffling strip 2 1/2 x longer than the circumference of the edge of your T-shirt. Leave a 6" serger thread tail at the beginning and end of the fabric and gather it. Use the thread tails to adjust the fullness of the gathers to your preference and to fit the T-shirt edge. Next, stitch the gathered strip into a circle by joining the short ends and using either a 4-thread or 3-thread overlock, stitch it to your T-shirt. It will look adorable! Let me know if you have more questions and I'll be happy to help you and thanks for watching!

[@paulinecooper7784]

Hi Gail, thank you for this video, as I bought this foot a few months ago but haven't used it yet. Can you tell me how to get the right ratio of gathers to fit the top layer please. Pauline

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Pauline, Here's the annoying answer to your question. Unfortunately thee is no universal guide for a gathering ratio. Every fabric is a bit different. I always suggest cutting a 20" or 30" strip of fabric and testing differential feed as well as needle tension settings. Using a length that's an even number makes the math easier. As stated in the video, the typical gathering ration with this foot is 2:1 with quilting cottons, but again, that varies with fabric fiber content, weight and how you handle the fabric. Testing is the most accurate way to determine the ratio. Here's a link to "How Needle Tension Affects Gathering": kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqQlntnacSmnK8. Let me know if you have more questions and thanks for watching!

[@paulinecooper7784]

@GailPatriceDesign Thank you Gail. Looks like testing is the key.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@paulinecooper7784 testing is the key to success on almost everything!

[@annkolbra]

Gail, is it possible to gather knit fabrics this way?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Ann, yes, you can gather knit fabrics. Definitely test on scrap fabric to determine the best settings. Because knit fabrics stretch, extra care needs to be taken in how you handle the fabric as it feeds under the presser foot. Support the fabric and don’t let the fabric stretch by hanging off your sewing table. Also as you support the fabric avoid pulling the fabric from in front of or behind the foot. Let me know if you have more questions or need help and thanks for watching!