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
Sure appreciate the tips Sherri! Your patterns are just the best! Loved the project for Sweet Pickins' club this time!
Posted by: Bonnie Nyquist | March 26, 2011 at 11:13 PM
It reminds me of when I used to make garments and make gathered sleeves. No more garments for me :-)
Posted by: Jocelyn | March 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I am a member of a Sweet Pickin's Club in Western NY. I logged on to your blog months ago and have been receiving emails containing the postings you make to it. We were given the blog address and the ID and Password. To this day I have no idea what to do with the ID and Password. Am I missing something - where do they apply.
Posted by: Vicky Wood | April 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM
I recently went to a small quilt show and found the pattern for this little bag, I have found other patterns that were difficult and I ended up throwing out the pattern and putting the bag together myself, but this pattern was easy to follow thank you.
Posted by: Wendy H | October 12, 2011 at 04:53 PM