PFAFF® Accessory Catalog 2022 - English 1
SERGER/OVERLOCK GATHERING FOOT The Gathering Foot
is perfect for gathering a single layer of fabric or simultaneously gathering and stitching two layers of fabric. (The bottom fabric layer will be gathered and the top layer remains flat.) Suitable for light and medium weight woven fabrics. 1. Set the overlock machine for the desired stitch. 2. Snap on the Gathering Foot. 3. 620117996 coverlock™ hobbylock™ admire™ 4.0 and 3.0 2.5 air 7000 4. 5. DECORATIVE Insert the bottom fabric layer (fabric to be gathered) between the needle plate and the Gathering Foot all the way up to the cutter, with right side up. Insert the top fabric layer in the opening of the Gathering Foot and even with the bottom layer right side down. Lower the presser foot and sew. Guide the fabric against the fabric guide, letting the bottom layer feed freely to gather. Tip: To increase the fullness of the gathering: • Increase the needle thread tension • Set the differential feed to a higher number • Adjust the stitch length to a higher number A single layer of fabric may also be gathered by placing it under foot and adjusting stitch length, differential feed and needle thread tension to desired fullness. GATHERING FOOT This foot is most suited for gathering when sewing tiered skirts, yokes, cuffs and frills on skiris, etc. This foot is also suited for sewing two fabrics together and gathering the bottom fabric in one operation. Preparing the machine • Needle: 620116896 hobbylock™ 2.0 • Stitch type: • Stitch length: • Differential feed lever: • Upper knife: Sewing 1. Left or right, or both left and right Three—thread overlock or four-thread overlock 3-5 mm Gathering position Working position Place two layers of fabric on machine with separator plate (A) in between the upper and lower fabrics. 2. Sew 2-3 stitches. 3. Hold and lightly guide upper and lower fabrics separately while sewing. 94