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3.1.1

Set your machine to a straight stitch on the longest stitch length.

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3.1.2

Lower your presser foot and sew with 0.5 cm (1/4”) seam allowance along the section you would like to gather, do not backstitch at the beginning.

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3.1.3

Sew until the end of your area you would like to gather, do not backstitch at the end.

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3.1.4

Raise the presser foot and snip the threads leaving a 10 cm (4") tail and pull the fabric off of the machine.

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3.1.5

Sew a second basting stitch parallel to the first at 0.75 cm (3/8”) seam allowance.

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3.1.6

Snip the threads leaving a 10 cm (4") tail and pull the fabric off of the machine.

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3.1.7

On one end of the parallel stitches, tie the two top threads together in a double knot.

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3.1.8

On the other end of the parallel stitches, tie the two bobbin threads together in a double knot.

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3.1.9

Starting on either end of the parallel stitches, hold the two untied threads and push the fabric away from them to begin gathering.

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3.1.10

Keep pulling until the desired gather is achieved.

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3.1.11

Adjust the gather around to the center, evenly dispersing the fabric.

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3.1.12

If needed, you may also gather from the other end of the parallel stitches.

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3.1.13

Once the fabric is gathered as desired, knot the untied threads together to prevent the gather from sliding open.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.1.14

Finished gather with 2 basting stitches.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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