Description
Shirring Elastic creates a “Smocked” appearance on your fabric. You would use a sewing machine to work with Shirring Elastic as opposed to using embroidery techniques.
Shirring gives us the opportunity to breathe new life into existing garments or add shaping without fiddling with pattern alterations. With just a few rows of shirring stitches, a loose-fitting garment transforms into a shapely little number.
Machine shirring involves sewing rows of stitching 1/2″ apart while using elastic thread in the bobbin and all-purpose thread in the needle. The elastic thread evenly gathers the fabric between stitches, creating texture and elasticity.
Although you can add shirring to any part of a garment, it’s most commonly used to create shaping at the neckline, bust, or waist.
Taken from a Guide to Shirring from Seamwork.
Details:
1 Roll with 10 metres of shirring elastic in Black or White
