I have a few patterns that have some gathered strips in them such as Fun & Flirty, Out & About and Gotcha Covered. Even though they may look a little difficult, I am here to tell you that they are easy peasy!
To assemble the gathered strips, all you have to do is run a basting strip along the edges stated in the patterns.
Pull up the treads to gather the edges. I like to pull a little on both sides at the same time as I work my way up the strip, straightening as I go.
Press your gathered strip to keep the gathers in place. Re-press as needed to get the look you want. Then press your gathered strip to the fusible interfacing, being sure to cover the interfacing with the strip.
Trim strip to size stated in pattern (this is nice so you don't have to worry about making it perfect) and stitch to other pattern pieces.
And that's all there is too it!
Until next time,
Sherri
