In today’s lesson, we explored the topic of methods for hand gathering fabric, emphasizing its advantages over machine gathering, particularly for heavier materials and small pieces. Hand gathering provides more control over the gathering process and allows for adjustments in size. The instructor demonstrated the steps involved in hand gathering with a PowerPoint presentation, including marking and securing the fabric before gathering. Emphasis was placed on maintaining proper thread length to avoid complications during the process, highlighting the technique’s efficiency for various fabric types.