How To Gather Fabric on a Sewing Machine // Two Simple Methods

[@tex1622]

The floss method is genius. I'm always amazed at the innate ingenuity of sewists!

[@JanHowell]

It really is!

[@mrsslibby6857]

I have been struggling trying to gather with the straight stitch method for a couple of hours now. Trying to adjust the settings to make it work and it just wouldn't with my fabric. The floss method took me maybe 10 minutes. Absolute life saver! Thank you!

[@djtblizzle]

Finally. A normal HELPFUL tutorial. Thank you for detailing and actually EXPLAINING the process! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@JanHowell]

You're welcome!

[@siewtin4323]

Making a double ruffle pillowcase, and happily sew 2 rows of basting stitches over the 4 layers of fabric for the gathers and to my horror, I couldn't pull the stitches. So glad to find your video and the dental floss method. Was so lost and thought I had to buy one of those ruffle presser foot to do the job. Thank you ♥

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful!

[@abhamv88]

What a clear and helpful tutorial for beginners!! Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@donnacadogan5982]

Very comprehensive and well explained without fuss.❤

[@JanHowell]

Thanks and you are so welcome

[@daisygregory3188]

Love your tutorials, you're a sewing legend in my eyes! Im new to sewing and have learned so much from you 😊

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. You are so kind!

[@MrsKatcaetta]

Thank you for showing us how to gather fabric ... I was having problems with it. I had a few half-finished projects put to the side. You explained it perfectly. Now to finish my projects 8)

[@JanHowell]

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful. Now go finish your projects!!!! :) Cheers

[@Mari-pz8qt]

I’m learning to sew and loving your videos. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@jazminyanez7923]

I just sewed my first gathering using the floss method. I’m a total beginner and this has definitely given me confidence. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

Awesome! You are so welcome!

[@mimimamomo10]

Thanks this is awesome! It seems really apparent to me that you have a lot of serious sewing experience and you actually know how the threads work mechanically. Or at least you're good at explaining it.

[@JanHowell]

thank you, and you are so welcome

[@jerrybaguios79]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I love it❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@alwaysnervous]

Worked perfectly for the dress I was making, thank you so much!

[@JanHowell]

You’re welcome 😊.

[@isobelmckenzie-price8813]

The floss method is so clever!

[@JanHowell]

Thank you!

[@tatianafarajallah8931]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@JanHowell]

Thanks. And you are welcome

[@MelissaLovesJ]

Thank you Jan! I learned a lot :) everything was very clear and easy to understand!

[@JanHowell]

You're so welcome!

[@esperansaloughran693]

Very very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@joannewells7048]

just ❤❤❤ this video. Thank you so very much😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@Chemtrailhater]

Easy to follow. Thank you!

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@patriciaberne613]

I love the way you explain things. Thanks, Jan

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much!

[@adenikebamigboye5843]

Thank you very helpful

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love your gathering tips.

[@JanHowell]

Thanks and you are so welcome

[@christinabullen2021]

Fantastic! Thank you!❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@nancy5721]

Excellent suggestions!

[@JanHowell]

Glad you like them

[@MrsHopkins73]

That was an awesome hack. Thanks so much! ❤

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@kimshannon6408]

That was a great tutorial, thank you :)

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@RebekahLeaPhelps]

thanks. haven’t sewn in years and want to make a gathered skirt for around a laundry sink

[@JanHowell]

That would be fun!

[@paulinevezina]

Brilliant. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@msblacksnow6979]

thank you Jan

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome

[@karenelizabeth8404]

Hi Jan, once the gathered piece is attached to the other fabric, how would you finish that inside seam with gathered fabric?

[@JanHowell]

You can use a serger or zigzag stitch.

[@leidarichards4781]

Thank much very informative

[@JanHowell]

Glad it was helpful

[@AlyshaBohn]

This video was awesome!!! Thank you for making this not intimidating!!

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

[@Alexandra-mx8dx]

The floss method just blew my mind

[@JanHowell]

Awesome, glad it was helpful.

[@RosaRedondo-n4m]

Thank u

[@lalagamma4452]

Great tips.💓🐞❤️

[@JanHowell]

Thanks so much Lala!

[@DD-vb6wn]

Hi, thank you for the helpful video! I have a question- I tried the first method to gather fabric that was already hemmed at the top (I wanted a ruffle hem to peek out exposed at the top of the ruffle) but when I pulled the bottom thread, it only ruffled the part an inch or two from the end; I couldn’t pull it to ruffle the middle of my piece. Do you know why this might be? Whether the hem caused the issue or if maybe it was just too long (it was 92 inches long)?

[@JanHowell]

If the sewn thread has been pulled the opposite directions, it will lock up the thread. Did you sew more than one row? For something long long, I always sew at least two sometimes three rows, because often time one of the threads break.

[@mochigirl444]

Hi there! Which one was the basting stitch? 😅 the third one that you made? Thank you for this excellent tutorial!

[@JanHowell]

All three rows are basting stitches

[@mochigirl444]

@JanHowell thank you!! I'm trying the floss method now lol I already broke the thread trying to gather.

[@ramaahbk6596]

may I know how much the tension should be? I dont have a digital machine

[@JanHowell]

You don't need to mess with your machine tension. Just use the long stitch setting at 4-5

[@emmx3]

Can you also show how to attach the gather to waistband with the floss method, please?

[@JanHowell]

I will put that on my list

[@ignacio1943]

Do you have to change the serger needles depending on the fabric? I have a White Superlock 534 and have a hard time finding videos on how to use it.

[@JanHowell]

Yes, you'll want to change needle types especially if sewing on knit fabric. Here's a tutorial you may find helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZjTqHSagNN_otU

[@jelenazurajeva5668]

How would you attach the raffle when it’s made with floss?

[@JanHowell]

You pull the floss out after gathering and stitching

[@GG-bp2un]

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[@JanHowell]

😀

[@TeresaV]

I got a little confused at the end. Did you sew over that first basting stitch? Did you remove both basting stitches?

[@JanHowell]

Yes, you sew over both basting stitches, depending on your seam allowance. If it show on the front side, you can remove the basting stitches.

[@angl1cake]

how do you keep the floss in place?

[@JanHowell]

You tie a knot with the sewing machine thread. Watch here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl6Tq4F9n6edr7ssi=ddTIEjfK2t3QxPeS&t=452

[@anitabarra810]

I will try the floss method very soon. I’m so sick of my gathering threads breaking with 40 or 50 weight thread.

[@JanHowell]

let me know how it goes

[@glacialimpala]

Floss is genius, but whenever I finally have to attach the piece, like you do at 09:32, my presser foot keeps straightening out the bit of fabric underneath itself so I end up with poorly or not rouched at all piece! It's like this job requires a walking foot, but you did it so I can't tell what's the difference

[@JanHowell]

It sounds like you may not be holding the gathered layer on top in place while you are sewing over it. If you don't it will flatten out.

[@ksaletta]

your width is showing 4.50. Did you change it to zero? Many may not be using a digital sewing so is it the same?

[@JanHowell]

digital and manual settings are the same

[@MysteStorm]

I saw one tip, where they put a pin into the foot ... but, when I did the exact same ... it did not work, why?

[@JanHowell]

Hi Rowena, I've never seen that tip. Sorry.

[@portialanden6353]

I have a surger, but not to familiar with it. I want to learn how to adjust the stitch width and length. I learn better by watching videos....lol

[@JanHowell]

The trick is just to practice. Each machine will be a little different. Do you have a manual? What kind of serger do you have? The length adjustment is usually on the side and the width on the inside somewhere.

[@portialanden6353]

@@JanHowell yes, I have the owner manual that came with the machine, but I find I learn better by watching videos. I have the bother 1034DX. I feel that if I start messing around with the machine, I might mess something up or break something. I feel it's very intimidating if that makes sense. I see on Utube the brother 1034D seems like it's more popular. Thanks for responding to me! I appreciate it!

[@mudeprecious9580]

I only saw you dragging/pulling the material with your hands. You did not gather it with the machine. I didn't learn something new in this video.

[@JanHowell]

sorry about that

[@dreamofmaizie]

You're looking for a gathering foot. They're about 50 dollars at Joann but I think you may want to do the free method. Pays not to be rude 🥰

[@mudeprecious9580]

@@dreamofmaizie I am only saying the obvious. If that is what you call rude, stay with your opinion.

[@dreamofmaizie]

@mudeprecious9580 Well, this is what most people would consider gathering with a sewing machine. You are not stating the obvious. Doing it with your hands would be manually creating a running stitch across the whole fabric. This ends here. I will not respond to you again. Believe what you want, but I will not start a fight in this lovely, Helpful lady's comment section.

[@twiddle66]

@@mudeprecious9580Seemed rude to me as well, so perhaps you are learning something new from watching this video after all.

[@joannewells7048]

just ❤❤❤ this video. Thank you so very much😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!

[@joannewells7048]

just ❤❤❤ this video. Thank you so very much😊

[@JanHowell]

You are so welcome!