Singer 6038 - Gathering

Functions
of
the
machine
Gathering
Gathering is a tool which produces good results for
sleeves, skirts and flounces.
RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETTINGS
Pattern: Straight stitch
Needle position: Center
Stitch length: 5
Foot: General purpose
Needle thread tension: Low
1. Without backstitching, make the first row of
straight stitching.
2. Lift the presser foot and the needle and turn the
fabric.
3. Lower the presser foot, and without trimming the
thread, make a second row of straight stitching
parallel to the first row.
4. Lift the presser foot, pull approximately 10 cm of
thread, cut the thread and remove the fabric.
5. Gathering is made by pulling both lower thread
ends simultaneously, and uniformly arranging the
puckered fabric.