How to Add Elastic Shirring to Your Sewing Projects | Sewing Details

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. In this video, you'll learn how to add shirring to your next sewing project! Shirring 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - What you'll learn 02:53 - How to shirr 11:06 - Tutorial recap Get the Carter dress pattern: https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/carter 💬 Do you prefer shirring or smocking? Comment and let me know! ‼️ YouTube subscribers get a 50% off LIFETIME discount when you join at: https://www.seamwork.com/go/youtube50 ‼️ 🛍️ FABRIC DEALS 🛍️ Seamwork members save up to 20% at fabric shops worldwide: https://www.seamwork.com/deals FREE DOWNLOADS 🔗 Download a free sewing pattern! The Quince jacket: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-quince/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=quince-jacket&utm_content=03212023 🔗 Use this fitting journal to sew clothes that fit your body: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-fit-journal/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=free-fit-journal&utm_content=03212023 🔗 Stay organized with this sewing planner: https://promo.seamwork.com/free-planner/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=free-planner&utm_content=03212023 🔗 Plan and track your sewing budget with this worksheet: https://www.seamwork.com/magazine/2022/03/how-to-set-up-a-sewing-budget 🔗 Set up a sewing space that makes you feel rela