Thanks Prism...a mess would be right!! lol Luckily I didn't prewash any of the fabric, so massive shrinkage at this point would be great! It would take away from the gathered look. If I could learn really quick to free-motion, I could add that after I join the seams and it would help too. Will be so glad when this is over..UGH! Luckily, my husband is such a nice guy, he will love it anyway :)