The gathering foot can gather one layer and sew on a second layer in one step. The shirring foot only shirrs one layer. It cannot attach a second layer as a gathering foot can.
thank you very much for your educational video. I just received a vintage shirring foot from ebay got it attached to my singer and was wondering what the heck was going on. the info about change to a gathering stitch and changing the tension made a whole lot of difference. thanks again for teaching me something new/
Thanks so much for responding. I have the gathering foot which I've played with every day, but not actually made anything. Now I'll go get the shirring foot to add to the collection. ;-)
Thank you for this, I have a Brother FS101 and tried to give shirring a go but no luck, didn't know about that screw on the bobbin case. I think I will have another go at it & adjust that screw next time 🙂❤
On some machines you do not wind the elastic thread by hand. You need to check your manual to see what they recommend. Mine says to wind it like regular thread and it works perfectly.
you dont have to have the special foot to shirr, you can use a regular foot but wind the shirring elastic onto the bobbin at tension. gives the same result!
hola, en que punto y tensiones tenes que utilizar la màquina de coser para poder funcir, en la primera muestra al principio del video y en la segunda? gracias. ------------------- hello, and stresses that you have to point the machine sewing used to frown, in the first sample at the beginning of the video and the second? Thank you.
I bought the Shirring foot from you (just the single one) I have a Brother LS1520 machine and I can't get the gathers it just sews a straight stitch...what am I doing wrong? I have my thread distance at 10 on this machine..normally tension is on 5 and I went both to low numbers and high numbers and still couldn't get the ruffles :) I am using a little thicker material...but not terrible thick..kind of like indoor/outdoor material but not the type that's for umbrellas and furniture mine is more for pillows so it's not as thick. I have tried to put tension behind it with my finger and still no ruffles. I keep removing the stitch and trying again. I was so excited to have pretty ruffles the easy way this time. Is there anything I can try? Thank You!
The pros of using a Ruffler is that you can use that foot to gather multiple layers of fabric whereas the Shirring Foot is only used to gather a single layer of fabric. A ruffler is more difficult to install and use. I hope this helps!
Perhaps recommendations have changed in the nearly 5 years since this video was made...because Brother information is that the bobbin case with a green screw is not to be adjusted at all and to do that would harm the case and make it useless. There's suppose to be a Brother bobbin case with a pink screw or a plain screw that's OK to adjust...but I can't find one anywhere. Does Sewingpartsonline have a brother pink screw bobbin case for a Brother XR 1355? I've looked there but can't tell what the screw color would be.
Hi, Myra! I actually have one of the Brother machines with the green screw in my sewing machine collection. The manual told me not to touch the screw as well. I did and it still works wonderfully. I have my theories as to why they say not to touch the screw, but I won't get into it ;) Many machine manufacturers make 3 different bobbin cases with 3 different tension settings. That way, all you have to do is switch out the bobbin case whenever you need more or less tension. For your machine, I will have to contact Brother directly. I'll let you know as soon as I find out. Thank you!
Appreciate your response. Hope you get more information than I did. Keep in mind ...my Brother machine is an XR 1355. I am aware of a "bobbin work kit" from Brother...but that kit is at least $50 and isn't indicated for my machine. It's a puzzle to me as to where and what other sewists get to just have an adjustable bobbin case.
Hi! Unfortunately, Brother is closed for the holiday and won't be available until Wednesday. I will message you as soon as I hear back from them on Wednesday. Honestly. my bobbin case on my Brother LB6800 still works perfectly since adjusting the tension (it also has a green screw). I had to loosen it to accommodate elastic thread. Once I was finished, I turned the tension screw back to its original position. No problems at all.
No rush for the info. It's really going all out with customer service for you to do this. Since you say yours worked with no problems...I do believe you about the green screw bobbin case working for you after adjusting it for elastic thread. With that said I will patiently wait for what info Brother relays to you. Thanks.
Hi, Myra! I'm so sorry, but Brother doesn't have another bobbin case they can guarantee will fit your machine. I know that is frustrating. You can always keep an extra green dot bobbin case for adjusting the tension. This is the one for your machine: goo.gl/ixYhq4
The recommended gathering foot will be $11.99. Shipping costs will vary based on your location. We have a shipping estimator on our website's checkout page that will calculate the total cost for you before you complete your order. You can place an order online at www.sewingpartsonline.com/. If you would like assistance placing an order or would like us to estimate the total for you, please call us at 888-824-1192 and we will be happy to help!
I've been going nuts with this!!! I had no idea about that little screw! Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for the small details! I couldn't get mine to gather & it was because of the tension setting! (Beginner)
The gathering foot can gather one layer and sew on a second layer in one step. The shirring foot only shirrs one layer. It cannot attach a second layer as a gathering foot can.
How much does gathering foot cost?
If you need to wind by hand you can put your bobbin on the handle of your seam ripper and it gives you something to hold on to.
Great tip! Thank you!
thank you very much for your educational video. I just received a vintage shirring foot from ebay got it attached to my singer and was wondering what the heck was going on. the info about change to a gathering stitch and changing the tension made a whole lot of difference. thanks again for teaching me something new/
I would have liked to see the back of the finished stitches with the elastic in the bobbin.
Thanks so much for responding. I have the gathering foot which I've played with every day, but not actually made anything. Now I'll go get the shirring foot to add to the collection. ;-)
Yup, you have to have the foot to shirr on the machine. However, you can always shirr and gather by hand. It just take a bit longer.
Could you please show us how to do multiple rows of the shirring ? It would be most helpful. TYSM for sharing this video with us.
I didn't realize I could use the shirring foot with the elastic Thanks for Sharing :)
You're very welcome. I am glad you found it helpful!
Question: I just did some shirring with a regular foot. What’s the advantage of the shirring foot?
HI Denise! I'm using my Brother LB6800PRW - I've had it for years and love it! And yes, it has a built in thread cutter -super handy!
Thank you for this, I have a Brother FS101 and tried to give shirring a go but no luck, didn't know about that screw on the bobbin case. I think I will have another go at it & adjust that screw next time 🙂❤
Awesome! You've got this! :)
Thanks for tip about hand winding elastic too, otherwise may well have struggled to wind on machine, and wonder what I was doing wrong...
You explain this so well I think I can do it now👍😊
save my life thankyou so much
gracias, gracias , gracias =)
Su longitud de puntada debe ser 5. Traiga su tensión para arriba también. Cuanto más tensión de la aguja, más se reúne.
love the the typos in the subtitles!
Hi thank you 😊 very much for your help today I’m gonna start stitch my skirt 👌🏻🌹🌹
On some machines you do not wind the elastic thread by hand. You need to check your manual to see what they recommend. Mine says to wind it like regular thread and it works perfectly.
Sadaajit Great tip - Thank you!
mine too
Hope springs eternal, will give it a go then, thanks
Sometimes mine will and won't work with hand winding, sometimes will and won't with machine winding. Ugh! 🤦🏻♀️
You're a godsend thank you
Why, thank you!
Had I not stumbled across this video, I would not have known about turning the thingamajig on the bobbin case. Must you have the foot to shir?
great tutor. thanks.
you dont have to have the special foot to shirr, you can use a regular foot but wind the shirring elastic onto the bobbin at tension. gives the same result!
Thank you so much😀😀😀😀❤❤❤❤
Love your videos. Very helpful. What sewing machine model Brother are you using? I see also has the thread cutter built in?
Yeah, I watched the gathering foot after the shirring. Haha. :-)
Thanks mam video very nice
can you help me to distinguish between gathering foot and this one? i can see that it has the same function.
hola, en que punto y tensiones tenes que utilizar la màquina de coser para poder funcir, en la primera muestra al principio del video y en la segunda? gracias.
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hello, and stresses that you have to point the machine sewing used to frown, in the first sample at the beginning of the video and the second? Thank you.
I have a vintage Kenmore? What does the foot look like as i didnt have a front view of it
Hi, please help me. I am threading the shuttle (not too tight and not too slack), but the material isn't stretchy. What am I doing wrong? thanks
Where did you get that screwdriver? I asked in customer service and they said they only a a 2 piece set like comes with machines.
You can shirr the same way with your gathering foot =D
I have that foot and did not know what to do with it.
I bought the Shirring foot from you (just the single one) I have a Brother LS1520 machine and I can't get the gathers it just sews a straight stitch...what am I doing wrong? I have my thread distance at 10 on this machine..normally tension is on 5 and I went both to low numbers and high numbers and still couldn't get the ruffles :) I am using a little thicker material...but not terrible thick..kind of like indoor/outdoor material but not the type that's for umbrellas and furniture mine is more for pillows so it's not as thick. I have tried to put tension behind it with my finger and still no ruffles. I keep removing the stitch and trying again. I was so excited to have pretty ruffles the easy way this time. Is there anything I can try? Thank You!
Hi! This foot doesn't gather anything heavier than medium weight cotton. I'm so sorry!
Is it possible to use a ruffler foot using elastic thread?
Lori Abraham I'm not sure about the ruffled foot, but you can definitely use elastic thread with the shirring/gathering foot.
My shirring doesn’t create ruffles...mine is Janome dream maker ....can you tell me the settings ...may be i m making some mistake.....thanks
What is the model number of your Janome and I can try to locate the settings? Thank you!
what's the pro's and con's shirring foot/feet and a ruffler?
The pros of using a Ruffler is that you can use that foot to gather multiple layers of fabric whereas the Shirring Foot is only used to gather a single layer of fabric. A ruffler is more difficult to install and use. I hope this helps!
does singer have this foot
Thank you! I have the worst time pronouncing words correctly LOL
Haha okay. Just wanted to make sure you didn't have to buy something you already had. =D
Which way do you turn screw?
Turn the screw to the right to tighten and left to loosen.
Great video. One tip back to you.. the name rhymes with furring... shirring/furring not sheering.
Perhaps recommendations have changed in the nearly 5 years since this video was made...because Brother information is that the bobbin case with a green screw is not to be adjusted at all and to do that would harm the case and make it useless. There's suppose to be a Brother bobbin case with a pink screw or a plain screw that's OK to adjust...but I can't find one anywhere. Does Sewingpartsonline have a brother pink screw bobbin case for a Brother XR 1355? I've looked there but can't tell what the screw color would be.
Hi, Myra! I actually have one of the Brother machines with the green screw in my sewing machine collection. The manual told me not to touch the screw as well. I did and it still works wonderfully. I have my theories as to why they say not to touch the screw, but I won't get into it ;)
Many machine manufacturers make 3 different bobbin cases with 3 different tension settings. That way, all you have to do is switch out the bobbin case whenever you need more or less tension. For your machine, I will have to contact Brother directly. I'll let you know as soon as I find out. Thank you!
Appreciate your response. Hope you get more information than I did. Keep in mind ...my Brother machine is an XR 1355. I am aware of a "bobbin work kit" from Brother...but that kit is at least $50 and isn't indicated for my machine. It's a puzzle to me as to where and what other sewists get to just have an adjustable bobbin case.
Hi! Unfortunately, Brother is closed for the holiday and won't be available until Wednesday. I will message you as soon as I hear back from them on Wednesday. Honestly. my bobbin case on my Brother LB6800 still works perfectly since adjusting the tension (it also has a green screw). I had to loosen it to accommodate elastic thread. Once I was finished, I turned the tension screw back to its original position. No problems at all.
No rush for the info. It's really going all out with customer service for you to do this. Since you say yours worked with no problems...I do believe you about the green screw bobbin case working for you after adjusting it for elastic thread. With that said I will patiently wait for what info Brother relays to you. Thanks.
Hi, Myra! I'm so sorry, but Brother doesn't have another bobbin case they can guarantee will fit your machine. I know that is frustrating. You can always keep an extra green dot bobbin case for adjusting the tension. This is the one for your machine: goo.gl/ixYhq4
From where can I buy gathering foot
Hi! We sell the Gathering Foot on our website. Which foot you buy depends on your machine. What is the make and model of your sewing machine?
My machine is singer fashion maker
Hi! This Gathering Foot should work well with your machine: www.sewingpartsonline.com/gathering-foot-singer-006917008.aspx?UA-cam&Video
So what will be the cost of gathering foot and how can I order it
The recommended gathering foot will be $11.99. Shipping costs will vary based on your location. We have a shipping estimator on our website's checkout page that will calculate the total cost for you before you complete your order. You can place an order online at www.sewingpartsonline.com/. If you would like assistance placing an order or would like us to estimate the total for you, please call us at 888-824-1192 and we will be happy to help!