How To Shirr Fabric

Sharing a guide to how I shirr fabric! I recently made this Shirred Tank Top with Ruffle Straps and thought it would be helpful to share my own tutorial on how to shirr fabric.

Here is a set by step video with written instructions below.

  1. Gently wind bobbin with elastic thread
  2. Load bobbin into sewing machine
  3. Load regular thread on the spool spin
  4. Set your machine to the correct settings 
  5. Mark on lines on the top of your fabric where you want to sew rows or use a guide on your machine
  6. Top stitch along the rows
  7. The more rows you sew, the more scrunchy the fabric will become, Stretch your fabric to be taut as this happens.
  8. Sew until your preference
  9. Give the shirring a good steam
  10. Admire!

Head over to my post DIY Shirred Top – Thrift Flip to see how I put this shirred skill to use!

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