Learn to Hand Sew: Gathering Fabric

Welcome to another Quick Stitch tutorial!
Whether you are just learning to hand sew or brushing up on old skills, these tutorials are where you can learn the sewing methods of the 18th century and more.
In this tutorial you will learn how to gather your fabric evenly for such details as the small gathers in the wristbands of 18thc shifts and shirts, gathers into the waist tape for aprons and ruffles for caps and trims.
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[@bbrosser694]

Okay now... you've just helped me recall what my Grandma Bettie and Grandma Mary taught me when I was a little girl. I want to sew more and more like my Grandmas. Thank You for helping be get there!

[@judithgrace8359]

I agree with the first poster..so helpful, and a good review of basic stitches.

[@suem6004]

Thanks so much for teaching basic hand sewing. I cannot tell you have much I appreciate it. You explain very clearly and demonstrate close up. Wonderful.

[@Down_Time_Productions]

...and I'm left with "Then what?" You end the video before it's complete.

[@BurnleyandTrowbridge]

Once you have gathered your fabric you can then attach it in a number of ways depending on what you are doing. As an example if you are making the skirt for your gown, you would be whipstitching from the outside stitching through each valley and peak to secure it.