The Prym Gathering Needle, reference 611346 N, is a specific needle for making gathered pleats in fabric, a decorative sewing technique that creates wavy folds. Prym is a German brand founded in 1530 in Aachen, the oldest family-owned industrial company in Germany, now based in Stolberg and recognized worldwide for its needles, pins, buttons, and sewing accessories. The design of this needle facilitates the gathering technique compared to a regular sewing needle, making the process faster and more uniform. It is a preferred choice for those who do decorative sewing and gathering work on fabric.