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