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How to Gather Fabric with Elastic

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This technique gives you an easy way to to get an even gather & increase your control for adding ruffled tiers to skirts & gathers into waistbands.
Patterns mentioned in this video:
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Tilly & the buttons Lyra Dress: tinyurl.com/3h...
Full Review Here: • Tilly & the Buttons Ly...
Blog post with step by step tutorial here on the Fabricate website: tinyurl.com/28...
Fabric for the Lyra dress from Fabricate Mirfield - Dashwood Studio Circle Line Austin: tinyurl.com/ty...
Peppermint Magazine Bardon Dress (Free Pattern): tinyurl.com/vj...
Fabric for this was bought at a local market
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@intellectuallythinking 7 месяцев назад

I was looking for a easier way too gather material than doing it by hand! Which looks sloppy and uneven! New too sewing and looking for tricks and easier ways to sewing! Thank you

@Frugalisama 7 месяцев назад

You’re welcome 😊

@joannastocks2899 Месяц назад

Great tutorial Sam. I have watched it today whilst sewing the Montana and it made the gathering much easier xx

@Frugalisama День назад

Glad it was helpful!

@thesewingtrolleydolly7736 3 года назад

Sam, this will be my first attempt at gathering at anything! This is why I love the sewing community, people are always available to offer advice and tips, and for me who's new to sewing, thank you.🧡

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're very welcome 🤗

@vickyloveday88 Год назад

Totally brilliant. I am subscribing immediately! So easy to understand. I'm about to put a skirt into a t-shirt , now I feel ready to do it. 🎉

@TheEvie202 4 месяца назад

This is such a clear explanation. Butterick says to make a casing (7/8 seam allowance) but assumes you know how!😂 Thank you and greetings from New York City 🗽.👍🏼🇵🇷🙏❤️

@Frugalisama 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@margaretwilson6427 Год назад

I'm just going to make the Lyra and was beginning to stress about the gathers. Now that I've watched this it takes the stress out. Thank you

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad I could help!

@laurigiese8885 24 дня назад

Thank you, I hate gathering so I'm going to try your elastic method

@Frugalisama День назад

Hope it was useful 🤗

@lindahoffman3881 2 года назад

This is great, thanks. Once I remove the elastic I'll sew the seam again on the serger to finish the seam off.

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

👍

@annerobinson647 Год назад

Thank you Sam. You are brilliant ⭐

@Frugalisama Год назад

Wow, thank you! Anne 🤗

@nuclearchick1487 3 года назад

I've never heard of, or seen this method before. I love it. I will have to give it a try! Thanks Sam!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Hope you like it!

@nancybryden8045 Год назад

This tutorial is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you!

@Frugalisama Год назад

Fab, sew glad that it was useful 🤗

@karenminet9275 3 года назад

That was incredibly helpful. My gathers are never even, no matter how I try. This method is much better. Thanks.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it helped

@dawnwyda7950 2 года назад

Thank you for this tutorial. I have heard people reference this method but now you have made it so clear. Definitely will have to try.

@pjacksreads536 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this. Just what I needed help with.

@Frugalisama 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@Originallyadressmaker 3 года назад

Great method! Thanks for sharing. Just an elastic tip, if it’s ribbed elastic it can be cut down so it’s narrower - that’s something I often do and saves having to keep lots of different widths on hand.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Great tip Leanne, thanks 🤗

@lindachadwick2911 Год назад

Just bought a lovely floaty dress in the sale from Tesco. Thought it would be good to draw in the high waist line. This is very helpful.

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad you found it helpful 🤗

@hmf5328 Год назад

Oh goody, this is so funny. I did not watch the video to the very end and missed taking the elastic out, hahahha🤭. I actually saw the comment in Tracy's that the elastic is supposed to come out. I got it done and the drape of the dress is even better without the more stiff elastic. Yeah, I learned so much today, thanks Sam

@thebreen25 Год назад

a great tutorial for beginner sewists like myself. i would never have guessed taking the elastic out. cant wait to try this out thank you from melbourne!

@Frugalisama 11 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@J-UK62 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant video. Will be definitely using this method from now on. Thank you for sharing

@Frugalisama 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@swissneva1 3 года назад

I just used this method on a ruffle added to my tunic. Worked GREAT. So much easier and the gathers are spaced perfect. Thank you so much for this information.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You are so welcome glad it helped 🤗

@helenweatherby1694 Год назад

Hello from Sheffield! Great video. If there is one aspect of sewing that I hate, it is gathering. The threads always break, and the effect looks uneven and bumpy. This is a gamechanger!

@Frugalisama Год назад

Hi Helen, lovely to hear from a fellow Yorkshire lass 🤗 glad that the video helped 👍

@Santituan 2 года назад

You madam are a genius. I have looked at a lot of gathering videos. This is definitely easier. Thanks!

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

You're very welcome, glad it was helpful 🤗

@pauladwyer59 3 года назад

Brilliant. I'm going to try this on the Montana dress (style arc). I hate gathering normally.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Fantastic, hope it works for you 🤗

@AnneS508 3 месяца назад

Will definitely try! Thanks!

@angelalysandrou4830 4 месяца назад

I really struggle with gathering, will give this a go, thank you

@Frugalisama 4 месяца назад

You’re welcome 🤗

@debbiesnyder762 2 года назад

Just found your channel. Awesome idea. Will b using this for sure

@sewagnes6706 Год назад

Fab tip Sam. I'm going to use this next time 😻

@Frugalisama Год назад

Thanks, glad it was useful 👍

@pennyyeeles3977 Год назад

Oh wow! I am about to make the Montana dress and so glad I learn this way of gathering. Thank you.

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad that you found it useful 🤗

@janeneathey8977 11 месяцев назад

I hate gathering normally, it never ends up as even as I would like it - I can’t wait to try this method, it looks like it may be the answer for me. Thanks xxx

@Frugalisama 10 месяцев назад

Hope it worked ok for you 😘

@TodayinJensSewingRoom 3 года назад

I've gathered all sorts of ways and find that this method is such a time saver! Thanks for such a clear tutorial - so helpful.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're very welcome Jen, glad that you found it useful 🤗

@jangreen3697 3 года назад

Brilliant method Sam. I have heard people talk about it but to see you do it is so helpful. Thank you.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@MrsBEHorne 2 года назад

Oh my goodness! What a game changer that was! Had my husband hold the elastic tort for me while I clipped the two sections together. Sewed up in a few minutes. I’m so happy. I will have a skirt to wear for the Jubilee celebrations! 👑

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad it helped!

@lindas8956 3 года назад

Definitely trying this for my next gathering project! Thanks 😊

@rissaroo3546 Год назад

this was the best tutorial that i found for gathering with elastic!! thank you so much!!

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad it was helpful, thank you so much for your lovely comment 🤗

@judymoodyful 3 года назад

So much quicker in the long run. Thanks for another great tip, Sam x

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're welcome Judith 🤗

@susanpurcell1620 Год назад

Thank you. Why did I never think of this. I always struggle with getting gathers even.

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad it was helpful 👍

@susie3790 Год назад

I'm going to give this a test run. Always looking for better ways. Thank you

@Frugalisama Год назад

You’re welcome

@colettejones4690 4 месяца назад

Brilliant video! Thank you...definitely helped me

@Frugalisama 4 месяца назад

You’re welcome, glad it helped 🤗

@laurigiese8885 3 года назад

I hate gathering, I can't wait to try this method. Thanks for a great tip

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're welcome Lauri, hope that you try it 🤗

@hmf5328 Год назад

Bravo, easy to understand and follow for beginners. Thank you much for this educational tutorial, I appreciate it so much. I just finished a bodice/skirt dress with this method instead of doing the seam gathering to fit the skirt into the bodice. So easy, step by step, tips and tricks to follow.

@Frugalisama Год назад

You're very welcome - glad it was helpful 🤗

@sueb4919 3 года назад

I’ve never thought of taking the elastic out. Will definitely try this - it should make gathering much easier. 😊

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

I like to re-use the elastic Sue but it can be left in too if it doesn't bother you 😊

@winifredtroy1540 3 года назад

Totally going to try it. I hate that basting stitch method! Can’t wait to try it.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Yes me too, hope that you like this method when you try it 🤗

@sherrillgrippando4356 Год назад

Thanks for sharing this technique. Can’t wait to try it

@Frugalisama Год назад

You’re welcome!

@Jillybean620 3 года назад

Very interesting. I might try this out on the right project.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Let me know how you get on Jill 😊

@karenbeachler572 3 года назад

Thank you for the great instruction.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@karen2015 3 года назад

Thank you, Sam. I had a vague idea how to do this but feel so much more confident now.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Have a practice if you're still unsure but it's always worked for me 😊

@suzannes1625 Год назад

Thank you so much! I just tried your method and it was perfect. I usually have so much trouble. Using the elastic was amazing and your tutorial was so well explained. 🌟

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad it helped 🤗

@physioontheriver7325 3 года назад

Genius! Diana

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Hope that you get to try it Diana 🤗

@dianawildbore6217 2 года назад

You make it look so easy, I'm going to try this method next time. Thank you

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

You're welcome 🤗

@KimMadan 2 месяца назад

I'm hoping this will work to attach a skirt to a ribbed t-shirt

@sherylzuzarth2956 Год назад

This video tutorial is easy to follow, . Had a hard time trying to use a baste stitch to gather…am going to try this method on my dress. Will update once I complete. Thank you❤

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@denisekendall7147 3 года назад

Brilliant!! Thanks Sam. We're always learning aren't we

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Every day's a school day with sewing Denise😉

@southerncrossstitches 3 года назад

This a awesome Sam. Thanks so much for sharing.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@christinedonne 3 года назад

Definitely going to try this. Have used the overlocker method which was good but not perfect. Still ended up with some unevenness. So thank you.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

I'm yet to have success with the over locker method - hope that this technique works better for you! 🤗

@ewabaumann9461 3 года назад

Thank you Sam, that's a fabulous idea I will definitely use it in my bardon dress :)

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was useful 🤗

@Maggiewaggiemoo12 2 года назад

I just used this method for the first time. Where the heck has this been all my life! It’s fantastic. I hate gathering and have been putting off making the dress I cut out in September. I overlocked the bottom of the bodice and the skirt and then just followed your tutorial. I had coloured elastic to match the dress so I didn’t bother removing the elastic after. The result is so neat, no miles of thread, no snapping or puckers, just a fabulous finished dress. I didnt swear once. Thank you sooooooo much Sam x

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

Aw Tracy, so happy to read this, it's such a great method isn't it!

@hmf5328 Год назад

Tracy, did I understand you correct in that you are supposed to remove the elastic after stitching the gathers while attaching the skirt to the bodice? I did not see that in the video, but it does make sense. I will try that method on my next dress, using the same pattern but making the puckering seam a little wider so I can remove the elastic. Bombastic recommendation

@Maggiewaggiemoo12 Год назад

@@hmf5328 hi, you don’t necessarily remove the elastic. Once you’ve joined the skirt to the bodice, the gathering is set in place by the joining seam and you can then decide to remove or not. I usually do because I can then reuse the elastic. Hope that helps

@sharonwarbler6550 2 года назад

I've tried the 2 rows of tacking thread method and found that sometimes the thread breaks while I'm trying to even out the gathers. Being a 50" waist your method looks like it will be much easier so I'm going to try it on my half-made dress. The bodice is done waiting for the skirt section which is also complete. I spent 4 hours trying to gather the skirt with endless thread breakages on Sunday afternoon. I've got a 50m real of 6mm elastic so it's coming out tomorrow evening; I'll be wearing the dress to church on Sunday. Thank you. 🙂

@terryvihlen4783 3 года назад

Will definitely give this a try! Thanks

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Great - I hope it works out for you

@beatricenowell8207 3 года назад

I hadn't seen this method prior to your video. I wish I had known about it years ago when I was sewing fluffy dresses for little girls. Excellent!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful albeit too late 😉

@gwenparsons8568 3 года назад

Great tip. I made my first gathered skirt at primary school back in the 1940s. We had to handsaw three rows of running stitches, adjust for size and then ‘stroke’ every individual gather with a pin so that they were all even before adding the waistband. All completely hand sewn, so it took some time!! I’ve avoided gathers wherever possible ever since.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Gosh I'm not surprised - I do like the idea of stroking the gathers though, very tactile 🤗

@pamici1 3 года назад

Super helpful! It does look like you could possibly reuse the elastic for another gather, at least once anyway.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Absolutely Pam yes, I used it more than once!

@msbdot1 3 года назад

Thank you for this video -- the visual is great. I'll be using this method from now on.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're welcome Sandy, glad it was helpful 🤗

@makkasmum 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this tip. I’ve cut out McCall’s 8085 which has miles of gathers, this is video is so timely. I’d love to see more tips & tricks to make my sewing life easier.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You are welcome, yes there's more to come 😘

@cjane51 3 года назад

Very useful. I’m about to make a dress with several gatherings. I enjoy this type of video. Thanks Sam.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful Claudia 🤗

@jmanonmakes Год назад

This is fantastic. I wish I had seen this before sewing my Project Dress a Girl dresses! This is going to be so helpful. Thank you!

@Frugalisama Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@blessedmusic1 Год назад

I will be trying this.

@wifeoftim 2 года назад

Thank you Sam. I'm going to try this method. For some reason I'm struggling with gathering using the two lines of machine basting and pulling on the threads. I even tried hand basting and still had trouble! This method looks much easier and thankfully I have a ton of elastic leftover from when I used to sew masks.

@Frugalisama Год назад

Hope it worked for you Regina 🤗

@heathermayfield4247 3 года назад

I just used this 'new to me' technique - it works so well. Thank-you, it is so much easier than gathering stitches and the gathers are even.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful Heather 🤗

@nics5581 2 года назад

How clever! Thank you.

@Frugalisama Год назад

You are so welcome!

@nancywilliams3454 3 года назад

Fantastic method, this seems so much easier, thank you Sam 😁

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@veenam.r9802 2 года назад

Thanks a lot amma.u saved my time

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

Glad to hear that 🤗

@carolepugh3720 3 года назад

Thank you Sam. That is a great tip to save a LOT of time and effort

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful Carole!

@marlenep2644 3 года назад

My goodness, why did I never think of this! It's genius and the gathers are so nice and even without all that fussing. This will be my method from now on. Thanks for doing this video Sam. 🥰

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're welcome Marlene - it's definitely a lot less fuss 🤗

@sheilachave7351 3 года назад

Fantastic, definitely going to do this in the future as my gathering is usually very hit and miss. Thanks for sharing.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@patriciareid8826 3 года назад

Thank You so much. Great idea.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@suehardy812 3 года назад

Wow. I've never gathered using elastic but I'm definitely going to give it a go x

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

It's never failed to work for me - hope you give it a go 👍

@stephaniemathiasmusic 2 года назад

This is brilliant! I’m a beginner sewer and this makes perfect sense to me! Can’t wait to try it! Thank you!

@Frugalisama Год назад

You are so welcome!

@francesca11767 3 года назад

great tip!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Thanks glad it was helpful!

@colettejones4690 2 года назад

Thanks so much Will definitely give this a go!

@aislinnthelion Год назад

Thank you! I am making a pet bed cover (I’ve never done it before) and all of the tutorials I’ve seen have not been easy to follow- this is straight forward and I actually understand what to do! You’re amazing. This is my first video of yours I’ve seen but I’m a follower now!! Best wishes 💕

@Frugalisama Год назад

Thank you so much for your lovely comment , so glad the video helped 🤗

@ShirleyJarrett 3 года назад

What a time saver & it works like magic! Thanks so much!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're welcome Shirley, glad that it worked 🤗

@julielee8552 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I have never seen this technique used. So clever!!!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@sewonsister 3 года назад

This is great! I'm making the Bardon Dress now and this is very helpful, thank you!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

So glad it helped Natasha 🤗

@tangorhumba3777 2 года назад

Thanks for that I will definitely give it a try

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

Hope that you do 🤗

@dawnlaverty3592 3 года назад

Definitely going to try this on my first project requiring gathering. Thank you.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Oh fab, let me know how you get on 🤗

@marilynkelly315 3 года назад

Really helpful. Thank you

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful Marilyn 🤗

@sew_april 3 года назад

Thank you!! I've heard of everyone say to use elastic..I've tried..I just pulled it really hard and it was a mess!!😳 your video was very helpful! Thank you!❤😊

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@geraldinegorman9597 3 года назад

Brilliant idea, will definitely be using this technique the next time I have to do gathers! Thank you Sam. 💕

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Thanks Geraldine - let me know how you get on 🤗

@debbiehinklin8116 2 года назад

Love Love this video, I have actually avoided certain patterns because they have a lot of gathers but not anymore, I will definitely be using this method to gather in the future, Thanks so much!!

@Frugalisama 2 года назад

You are so welcome Debbie, glad it was helpful 🤗!

@jacqpot9413 3 года назад

Thanks. I'll try it! very helpful.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful 🤗

@carolyntiley7478 2 года назад

Thankyou, definitely going to try this

@Frugalisama Год назад

You're welcome

@bridgetrsews 3 года назад

Thank so much! A lot easier than the parallel stitching.! Bridget R

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You are so welcome, yes a lot less faff!

@chrischristian08 3 года назад

This is a great tip thanks! 🌺

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful 🤗

@clarethompson1934 Год назад

Definitely going to try this ❤

@Frugalisama Год назад

👍

@juliearmstrong9126 3 года назад

Hi I'm currently sewing the hannah dress by by hand London, so I'm going to give it a go thanks

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Have fun!

@mairead5891 3 года назад

Thank you for such a clear tutorial. I've tried this technique before unsuccessfully, as I didn't think about doing it in quarters as you've done. Now I'm likening it to a t-shirt neckband, stretching it in smaller sections is a much simpler procedure.

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Yes it's very similar to a neckband insertion, except you're stretching the elastic out more, hope it works this time 😊

@rubyjenkins1738 3 года назад

This was helpful. Thanks

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@juliebute905 3 года назад

Great idea!

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Thanks Julie 🤗

@user-kg7vx7cl1b Год назад

Thanks this was awesomely easy

@Frugalisama Год назад

You're welcome good to hear it was useful😊

@sew_what_knot 3 года назад

Wow thanks for this tip it's brilliant xx

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

You're very welcome 🤗

@pinkpaulasews4929 3 года назад

Really great thank you Sam. I’ve gathered this way a couple of times but never been instructed to remove the elastic once sewn up. Certainly would look more finished inside 👌🏼

@Frugalisama 3 года назад

Glad it helped! I think that in a fitted dress it's fine to leave the elastic in, I take mine out & reuse it if it's not serving a purpose, ever frugal!

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