The Gathering / Shirring Overlocker Foot is most suited for gathering when sewing tiered skirts, yokes, cuffs and frills on skirts etc. This foot is also suited for sewing two fabrics together and gathering the bottom fabric in one operation.
Suits The Following Models:
14HD Series 14U Series. Change of shank required. Shank needed is 554239 14SH Series550620
How to use:
Preparing the Machine:
- Needle: Left or right, or both left and right
- Stitch type: Three-thread overlock or four-thread overlock
- Stitch length: 4mm
- Differential feed lever: on 2 Gathering position
- Upper knife: Working position
Sewing:
- Place two layers of fabric on the machine separator plate in between the upper and lower fabrics.
- Sew 2-3 stitches
- Hold and lightly guide upper and lower fabrics separately while sewing.