Techniques of Gathering Effects in Garments

Gathers & Gathering: Gathering is a basic sewing technique that shortens the length of a piece of fabric. Generally it is used to manage fullness in a stitched project. It is done so that the longer piece can be attached to a shorter piece. A few places where gathering is used are when making ruffles, setting in puffed sleeves, or attaching a skirt to a bodice. Gathering technique is easier to