How to Sew a Gathered Skirt into a Dress Bodice

Gathering and especially gathering a waist seam of a skirt into a bodice is a very common sewing practice. Gathering involves multiple steps and certain techniques. Even if you have some gathering experience this video will still be of value. We’ll demonstrate how to sew a large rectangular skirt into a smaller bodice and show you exactly how to make all the gathers flat and even. We’ll go into detail and explain every step and make sure that your gathered seam turns out perfectly!