Abstract: The gathering device is used for gathering and securing a flexible fabric and includes a generally planar main body, and at least one slotted opening having at least two sides. The main body is a resilient material having flexibility and a relatively high friction coefficient. The sides of the slotted opening are very close to one another when the gathering device is not in use. The slotted opening(s) may include a zig-zag pattern or a single peak (which can be sharp or curved) which provides a tooth or a plurality of “teeth”. Where two slotted openings are employed, the fabric is preferably pulled one direction through the first slotted opening and an opposite direction through the other slotted opening; if the openings include teeth, the resiliency of the main body creates opposing frictional forces on the material.