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This is a very important pattern when it comes to decorating a garment or a piece of fabric. This is mostly because they are easily made, and where it is placed on an item it looks pretty and the decorative aspects of it come out very sturdy. Gathers are made by simply folding ruffles on the fabric, and are more effective on fine fabric. They have both decorative and functional purposes therefore they fit well when a desire on either of the aforementioned purposes is trying to be achieved. They are normally used on different parts of the garment that is, on the; waist of skirts, shorts, trousers, yoke of blouses, crowns and waists of sleeves. Apart from being a feature on clothes, they are also used on curtains, hand towels and bedding's among other things.

Working by hand
1) Begin by making a tie on the edge to secure the thread and then work the first row by making running stitches which are 6 millimeters above the fitting line. Ensure this is maintained through the width on the area to be collected.

2) Leave the thread hanging at the end of the fabric on the row of the running stitches. Work the second row of running stitches 6 millimeters below the fitting line and leave the thread hanging at the end.

3) Pull both thread ends together to draw up the fabric until the required size is achieved.

4) Wind the hanging threads round a pin forming a figure 8 to secure the pattern.

5) Prepare it in readiness for attachment to the garment.

Working by machine
The process is almost the same as when working by hand but the difference is that it's now done by a machine. First, start by adjusting the machine stitches to the longest stitch length available and then start sewing in the same procedure as that of working by hand.

Gathers bring out that stylish look on clothes, this so because when they are used in sleeves of blouses it brings out boldness as a character in the person that is wearing it. Therefore, with that boldness in definition of character one should feel confident and comfortable in using clothes made of this pattern. This design being used on clothes also brings out the good look on other fabrics as well. Some of those that have this pattern on them include; handbags, curtains, beddings and also tablecloths.

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Source by Barbara M.