baby lock ESG-DS Gathering Foot Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Baby Lock
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**baby lock ESG-DS Gathering Foot Instructions
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Instructions
Gather the fast and easy way with the Baby Lock Gathering Foot. Fabric layers are placed under the foot and gathered automatically. Make ruffles for garments, pillows, or other home décor items. Use the Gathering Foot to cut sewing time in half for decorative applications such as mock smocking or making puffing for heirloom creations.
Machine Settings
| Stitch: | Basting or center position straight stitch |
|---|---|
| Stitch length: | Longest setting |
| Tension : | 6.0 – 9.0 |
A number of factors will affect the amount of fullness that is achieved
- Stitch length: If adjusted to a longer stitch – more fullness. If the stitch length is shortened – less fullness.
- Needle tension: If needle tension is tightened – more fullness. If less tension-less fullness.
- Fabric types: If your fabric is light, such as batiste or lace, you will have more fullness. If the fabric is heavier, such as broadcloth or decorator fabrics, the fullness will be less.
Look closely at your Gathering Foot – you will see a slot on the bottom. When using this slot, you can gather the bottom layer of fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as on a waistband.
Using the variable needle positions on your Baby Lock machine, you can create varying seam allowances to meet your needs. To accomplish this, you will need to start with your needle in the left position and use the width control on the machine to move the needle to any of the 15 different positions
Tips
When testing your machine for adjustments to achieve desired fullness, work with 10” increments of fabric, trim or elastic. This makes it easier to determine the adjustments and how much change is needed for your project. Always test on your project fabric on the same grain line as you will be using in your finished project. Using the cross grain of the fabric will make prettier gathers than the straight of grain.
For additional fullness, hold your finger behind the foot while sewing so the fabric gathers against your hand.
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