What are the requirements for pre-gathering the fronts of uppers?
- No protruding edges of the lining, toe cap, etc., on the upper edge.
- All upper materials have to be joined to one material ply. It may be necessary to top-stitch the edge.
- If the upper material is not soft enough, it has to be prepared to make it suitable for gathering. This can be done by steaming, heat-activating, pre-shaping or by using a water-soluble leather softener.
- The PFAFF 3811 allows gathering without any creasing, and thus produces the best possible quality.