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Gathering Foot (Sewing Machine)

  • 23-05-2013 11:22PM
    #1
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
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    Hello, looking for some advice and please be patient as I'm a complete noob and know hardly anything about sewing machines.
    I got a Brother BM-3500 from my sister last year and saw someone using a gathering (ruffle?) foot online and am now mad to get one. I know gathers can be done without it but I always break the threads no matter how gentle I try to be.
    Anyway, on the page it shows lots of different foots but not the one I'm looking for, does that mean I can't get one at all?
    Or is there some kinda universal sewing foot that could be got?
    If so, where's a good place to buy them, I'd assume Hickeys but would there be cheaper/trustworthy places online?
    Thanks in advance for any replies.
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  • #2
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,626 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    According to the brother.ie website its the :

    http://www.brother.ie/g3v1/g3.cfm/s_page/52670/s_level/33950/s_product/FO12N

    F012N your after.

    There's a link to suppliers too there.



    If you're on the west coast I recommend Lana's wool shop in Limerick, but there are loads of Brother stockists.


  • #3
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,021 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    wmpdd3 wrote: »
    According to the brother.ie website its the :
    http://www.brother.ie/g3v1/g3.cfm/s_page/52670/s_level/33950/s_product/FO12N
    F012N your after. There's a link to suppliers too there. If you're on the west coast I recommend Lana's wool shop in Limerick, but there are loads of Brother stockists.
    Thank you so much for the reply. I live in Limerick so I know Lana's but only go in if I know exactly what I want, hopefully will get in over the weekend.


  • #4
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,626 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Trying ringing first and asking for a quote for that part number. I usually do that months before I'll be in Limerick.


  • #5
    dotspot
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    You don't need a gathering foot. You just set your stitch length to the longest stitch and sew. (Make sure not to backstitch at the beginning or end and leave a long thread). Then when you are done you pull the bottom thread to create the gather.

    Good luck!
    M


  • #6
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,626 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    OP, if your thread does keep breaking ask in the sewing shop for gutermann thread, I find either the polycotton or poly very strong.


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