Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 9 : Fullness

Gathers

Gathering is an effective and decorative way of distributing fullness over a given area. Gathers are graceful folds of fabric that provide fullness, which can be made by hand or machine stitches. These are formed by drawing a given amount of fabric together on a line of stitching to create soft, and drapery effect. It may be used to control the fullness at round waist, yoke line waist lines, neck lines, upper and lower edge of sleeves. Gathering may be done by different methods.

1. Hand Gathers
2. Machine Gathers