The Magic of Overlock Gathering Techniques

[@jesspeak7543]

Thank you, Alison, for introducing me to the wonders of gathering and shirring on an overlocker. Your calm and well paced delivery makes it very easy to follow the instructions while seeing the demonstration. One year I machine embroidered cushions and added a frilled edge, which took ages. I wish I had known the overlocker would have been my friend. ❤😂🎉 🇦🇺

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@gingerninja_sews]

Excellent tutorial Alison, thank you 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks Sue I hope you find it useful x

[@sarahodonnell6957]

Game changer. Thank You so much I’m definitely going to give this a try and play with my Overlocker. 🙏❤️💙💜

[@SewLikeDotty]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@patriciad1073]

Thank you Alison for a lovely clear demonstration. Like you, I love gathering on my overlocker and also doing rolled hems. I really enjoyed your vlog and you helped clear up some questions I had. Brill! Also, thank you for your tips and for showing the different feet. I have been sewing for a VERY long time but there's always something to learn. Thank you once again.

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the lovely feedback . We’re always learning it’s great to be able to pick up ideas from one another

[@lindaparker3330]

Well done Alison 👏 loved your vlog

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad you enjoyed it Linda hope it’s helpful x

[@juliesneap3809]

Very informative and brilliant tutorial Alison, thank you x

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊

[@janechadwick2635]

The dark art of gathering on an overlocker made easy! Brilliant. Thanks so much. Looking forward to your next tutorial. So well explained.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks jane I really appreciate the feedback it’s the first time I’ve done something like this

[@sallyf2060]

Fabulous video, thank-you 😻

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Great video thank for the tutorial 😊😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊 enjoy playing I hope it’s useful

[@glorywipfli247]

That was great. Thank you Alison. Very helpful.

[@SewLikeDotty]

@@glorywipfli247 you’re so welcome

[@sarahhicks877]

Thank you so much for sharing Alison. Gathering is my no 1 hate on my sewing machine. Can’t wait to experiment gathering on my overlocker.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Go for it Sarah x

[@elainemoore2475]

What a great tutorial. It’s definitely given me the confidence to give it a go. You are a great teacher❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

You can do it Elaine just have a play

[@Donna-iq8lr]

Thanks you so much for this tutorial - you’ve explained it all so well and I’m going to give it a try today. I’m making lots of summer dresses with tiers so gathering in my overlocker will be such a time saver. I loathe gathering on my sewing machine…….❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome! It’s so fast I made a gathered tiered skirt this morning in no time at all

[@stephaniecruz8260]

Love, love, love this tutorial video ❤❤❤❤. Ty so much 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome!

[@karensewsslowly]

Just in time for my Lyra sleeves and tiers, thank you Alison! 💝🥰xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Woop woop perfect timing - hope it goes well

[@angelalysandrou4830]

I’ve just tried gathering on my overlocker, WOW game changer, thank you

[@SewLikeDotty]

@@angelalysandrou4830 oh I’m so pleased and excited for you 😍

[@cherylhoulton3719]

Great instruction, going to give the gathering a try! Thanks Alison x

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊 hope it’s useful Cheryl

[@Julie_sews_her_own_clothes]

Thank you Alison, this is so useful. I’m definitely going to try some of these techniques ❤❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

So glad! Hope they help x

[@annscott4031]

Brilliant Alison, thank you. I didn't know you could do shirring on an coverstitch. I need to try all of these methods.

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊 it’s tighter than on a machine just play with your tension

[@MakeMend]

Thank you Alison. Such an interesting vlog. I’ve only used my overlocker to finish off seams but you’ve given me the confidence to be a bit more adventurous.

[@SewLikeDotty]

@@MakeMend fabulous. Go for it there’s more to come too 😍

[@jankerslake5813]

Excellent thank you. Learning to get more from my overlocker is on my list for this year so this is a great start. And whilst I’ll need to play this video again to remind me when I come to actually gather, in the meantime, my takeaway from today is ‘Whack it up to 2!!’ 🤣🤣. Thanks Alison.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Love it - I will be doing more too - lots more planned x

[@jankerslake5813]

@ great. I’ll look forward to them. 😀

[@kathysmigen3927]

I’ve always been a bit hesitant to gather on my serger and your video was extremely helpful! I definitely will try it! Thank you so much for this video. So glad I found your channel!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@frantilden4604]

Lots of great information and tips. Thank you.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dazzys4618]

I’m going to try this (again!😂), this is so clear & should get me through it this time. I will sit you beside me as I go. Thank you Alison ❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

@@dazzys4618 go for it just message me on Instagram if you need any more help

[@dazzys4618]

@@SewLikeDotty that’s very kind of you, thank you 🤩

[@SewLuluRasc]

Absolutely fabulous video. I think I may need to use this on an upcoming project 😉

[@SewLikeDotty]

🤣🤣🤣 definitely 😉

[@radiancedream8127]

Incredibly useful information Alison. Thank you

[@SewLikeDotty]

You're so welcome Radiance

[@hooter_makes]

Thanks for the helpful insights. I'm going to put the gathering into practice right away. I'll also give the shirring a try at some point.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Brilliant so glad it’s going to be useful

[@craftymystic4868]

I also use my ruffler on my sewing machine, just a bit more like little pleats than the gathering of the overlocker. Worth the extra feet when you have a serger, I have a Babylock Celebrate, love it.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Sounds great! It’s good to be able to use all the features isn’t

[@ZeldaSews]

I'm going to give this a try!😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Hope you like it! It’s so easy to

[@Clarobobbins]

Such a great technique vlog, Alison. I’ve wanted to try this for ages and really didn’t know where to start. Thanks! 💕

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome! I’m pleased it’s helpful 😊

[@louiseroberts9553]

Thank you so much Alison can’t wait to try this and practise fantastic video 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Hope it goes well Louise

[@juliewatson-x6z]

Oh thank you Alison that was a brilliant video, will be having a go, Thanks for your time ❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊

[@alisonkemp1671]

Hi Alison This was really interesting - I’m going to save this to re-watch the next time I’m making a dress with gathers 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Great idea Alison you will love it

[@lorrainefinch6659]

That is brilliant. I usually hate gathering. I will definately give this a try next time

[@SewLikeDotty]

Great I’m so glad it was useful

[@mariabull1947]

Definitely will have a go thanks Alison much appreciated! 👏😍

[@SewLikeDotty]

Great hope it helps x

[@emmareadshaw]

You explained that so well. Thank you I will definitely give it a go 😊

[@SewLikeDotty]

Hope you like it Emma. Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@SueTownson]

Really helpful Alison - I will definitely have a go.😎❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

So glad go for it Sue x

[@bridget9111]

Thank you Alison this was such a useful vlog and so clearly explained. I can’t wait to give it a go. I didn’t realise you could do shirring on the cover stitch I can feel a play session coming on 😊❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful! Just fiddle with the tension when shirring if you need to it’s definitely tighter than a sewing machine

[@fayrichmond2384]

Thanks for this. The shirring with my cover stitch is new me to, definitely owing to try that

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊 just play with your tensions if you need to

[@KariGibsonArt]

This is so helpful - thank you!

[@SewLikeDotty]

You're so welcome!

[@brenholmes4894]

I have never thought of shirring on my cover stitch machine. What a great idea. thank you

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful Bren it’s tighter than with a sewing machine you may need to adjust your tensions

[@thecurlysewista]

Ooh have been wanting to know how to do this for a while.. thank you for showing it so clearly 😍 Could you show us how to do a rolled hem next please? xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks - hemming techniques is is my to do list - I’m on the fabulous feet course next week so I’m hoping to do it in Feb 🤞

[@jancampen7770]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks Jan hope it’s helpful 😊

[@heavenlyenterpriseintl1127]

Fantastic 🦋🦋

[@SewLikeDotty]

Many thanks

[@julieagar4483]

Thanks Alison, such great information so well explained.❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful! 1 st time I’ve done anything like this so I really appreciate the feedback

[@adeleseaman5004]

Great vlog Alison, thank you x

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lynnwest3296]

Really helpful Alison! Just about to use this technique to ease my sleeve in my Donny 🤞xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Fab keep me posted with how it goes

[@Yorkygirl59]

I did try gathering on the overlocker a while ago - not for a garment, just to try it - and it worked out quite well using the normal foot. I haven't ever tried shirring but looks easy on the coverstitch - might have to try that sometime.

[@SewLikeDotty]

The shirring works well it’s tighter than with a sewing machine so just play with your tension as needed 😊

[@annerobinson647]

Thanks very helpful 😅

[@SewLikeDotty]

So glad you found it helpful 😊

[@sew_interested]

Thanks for this, super helpful!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizlisle7361]

Definitely going to try this, Alison. My overlocker is a very basic, entry level Janome. I'm off to my tiny sewing room now to have a play!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Enjoy playing - it should work on any machine

[@cynthiabell5652]

I've been waiting on this tutorial. Super helpful! Thank you!

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome!

[@cynthiabell5652]

@@SewLikeDotty I tried it today; worked like a charm! Thanks!!

[@SewLikeDotty]

@@cynthiabell5652 brilliant 🤩

[@cherrybrook140861]

brilliant vlog thank you xx Debs

[@SewLikeDotty]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@me_mysew_andmyms]

That’s amazing - thanks Alison! I actively avoid making anything with gathers as I hate doing it but this is a game changer 😊 Off to dig out my overlocker manual, blow the dust off and have a go 😂

[@SewLikeDotty]

Fabulous- honestly it’s so easy just have a play

[@gailmunro3471]

Thanks so much for this Alison. I have a Gloria and I had no idea about sheering on the cover stitch. I will be practising this! ❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome you may have to do some tension adjustments- it’s tighter than with a machine

[@leendielis1401]

Same for me! Great instructions Alison. 🙏

[@judimccafferty8213]

Oh that's been really useful thank you! I've saved the post so I can see what umbers to use! (I wouldn't remember!)

[@SewLikeDotty]

I’m pleased it’s been helpful

[@tinajenkins6342]

Thanks Alison, you’re a great teacher. Will definitely try gathering on my overlocker now. Can you show us how to do a rolled hem please? xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Great suggestion! I’m planning on looking at different hems in a vlog - it’s definitely planned in x

[@lynettecockburn332]

Great tutorial thanks!

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lynnemckenna8053]

Brilliant tips. Thank you so much. X

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome Lynne hope you found it useful x

[@lesleybaker29]

Thank you!

[@SewLikeDotty]

You're welcome! Hope it’s useful

[@Brenda_S]

Perfect timing. I’m watching this as I iron fabric to make a tiered, gathered dress for my granddaughter. Thank you!

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome! Hope it goes well

[@lorrainewhiting1267]

Amazing video Alison, thank you so much. Cannot wait to try.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Have fun!

[@Helen_kittycat_crafts]

very professional xx

[@SewLikeDotty]

Thanks Helen

[@hazelsandford1888]

Loved it thank you must try it

[@SewLikeDotty]

You should definitely- pleased you enjoyed it

[@christinemarkham5111]

Thank you so much this was very useful

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re very welcome

[@elainemariesews2683]

Thank for a great video! I recently purchased the Babylock Triumph ( which is the same as the Gloria) so this is very helpful.

[@SewLikeDotty]

You are so welcome! Enjoy your new machine 😊

[@craftsbycheryl74]

Thankyou!!

[@SewLikeDotty]

You're welcome! Hope it helps

[@craftsbycheryl74]

@ yes it certainly will 😊

[@suemacfarlane7372]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this x

[@SewLikeDotty]

You’re welcome Sue I hope it was useful

[@sewing_myhappyplacepauline223]

Did I miss you mentioning the blade, is it up or down please? Definitely going to give these different methods a try. Thanks Alison ❤

[@SewLikeDotty]

Both! I usually leave it on but you could turn it off if you preferred to 😊

[@PatPowell-o1i]

Thank you so much for this lesson. I’ve only ever overlocked on my machine that I bought a few months ago. When you were gathering did you remove the knife or was the fabric kept out of its way?

[@SewLikeDotty]

You can do either pat - I tend to leave the knife on but you could turn it off too

[@sewmytroublesaway]

Thanks for this. In the first demo when you say you manipulated the fabric to get more gathers, were you pushing the fabric in or pulling? I couldn't really tell. Thank you! I love this when I'm crafting and size doesn't matter, the gathers are soooo fast and even but I'm always worried skirts and bodices won't match up or something. This was helpful!

[@SewLikeDotty]

Hi you’re increasing the feed of the fabric through. Using your left hand just apply gentle pressure to increase the speed that the fabric is going through

[@sew_what_knot]

Thank u for this, how can i adjust the gathers after, if its not the width i need? X

[@SewLikeDotty]

To increase the gather pull on the needle threads - I covered it in the video it works really well 😊

[@sew_what_knot]

@SewLikeDotty oh thanks I must of missed that bit, I skipped over the coverstitch part xx

[@irenegilchrist1512]

Thanks Alison, I'll give that a try. Gathering is one of my least favourite tasks.

[@SewLikeDotty]

Go for it - it’s one of my favourites but this is why 😊