Elastic Shirring
In the world of fashion, shirring is a form of sewing technique that utilizes multiple stitch rows and elastic threads to create rows of gathers. This type of sewing technique can be used for functional or decorative purposes. Shirring is also closely related to smoking, a form of embroidery technique. Both strategies are designed to allow fabric to snug up and stretch fitly into the wearer's physique.
Elastic shirring uses elastics in creating a decorative row of parallel stitches. It allows people and designers to create necklines that will fit snugly when a certain garment is worn. Elastic shirring stretches when the wearer also decides to pull a garment off.
Elastic shirring can be used to incorporate texture and structure to a garment. It can also be used add form when a certain clothing appears shapeless and loose. For instance, a shirred waist may be sewed for a dress to pull at the waistline and perhaps look more interesting. Shirring may also be used on tops so that they will fit snuggly into the chest and cover up the abdomen. Sleeves and necklines can also be sewn with elastic shirring techniques so that they won't slide and fit snuggly into the arms and neck.
Creating elastic shirred garments are often done with the help of sewing machines. A special shirring thread is used in the process. Shirring may take a bit of practice, if you decide to do it yourself. If the stitches appear too big, then the gathers may loosen and the shirred area won't lie flat smoothly. Small stitches can also tighter shirred garments. Individualize settings on different sewing machine brands significantly vary and there are some that can be used to make shirred curtains, garments and other projects.
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