7 Ways on How to fix Shirring Problems (Tension, Stitch Length, Bobbin) || SHANiA DIY

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A tutorial on how on ways to solve shirring problems or how to solve smocking problems ( • 7 Ways on How to fix S... ) || OPEN FOR LINKS
How to choose the right tension for shirring fabric, how to choose the right length for shirring, how to get even spacing for smocked clothes, how to wind bobbin for elastic thread
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@jheannealldouglas1115 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you for "shirring ".

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha you're very welcome!

@ericaboakye1678 3 жыл бұрын

You did not just do that💀😂😂

@jheannealldouglas1115 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericaboakye1678 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I couldn't help myself 🙈

@annmccarthy7802 2 жыл бұрын

I love these straight forward tutorials with no unnecessary talking and giggling. Thanks

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!💕

@keridawn6456 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Thanks!

@theeethereal 2 жыл бұрын

You saved me. Thank you!!!

@kyokyo87 2 жыл бұрын

This was a life-saver! I was almost in tears over how badly shirring the bodice for my daughter's Halloween dress was going, and I had NO idea about the groove in my bobbin case. My machine is a drop-in bobbin machine and I've never taken the time to look at the case itself. Making sure the elastic was in that groove solved my problem!!!!

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Yyyayyy! I’m so happy you were able to find a solution!! ❣️

@SilverInkStaind Жыл бұрын

The way I watched the entire video but reading this comment literally made the information sink in. Thank you, my problem was completely solved!

@darziyaana 20 күн бұрын

SAAAAAAME! This video was mighty helpful; thank you Shania! ❤

@emilymarriott7791 3 жыл бұрын

This video was so SO helpful. Thank you!!

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 💕

@jacquelinekate9874 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I needed this to get through my project!!

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

Yayyyy! You're welcome! xoxo, Shania

@botero29love 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best video on shirting I have seen yet. 😁

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Awwwh, thank you so much! xoxo, Shania

@saltlifegull4091 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, excellent instruction. I'm hooked!

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Leah Allen awhhh, thank you so much!! 💞

@shortie4track 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, very informative and straightforward for anyone trying shirring for the first time. Watch this before you even start to minimize headaches. 😁

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Karissa! Thanks for the positive review, I appreciate it! 2 questions for you: 1. are there any other sewing challenges that you're currently facing? 2. are you on instragram? xoxo, Shania

@damouretdelaine5311 Жыл бұрын

This is THE BEST shirring video I have seen so far. Very thorough. Thank you so much!

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!! 🥰

@Lovely-wy4fo 5 жыл бұрын

You did a great job with your information on this video. Thanks for sharing🤗

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Katrina! I'm so happy that you found this video helpful. Is there any particular sewing problem(s) that you need help with? xoxo, Shania

@sharondenomme-adams4988 Жыл бұрын

You covered so much and thank you. You are a good instructor. Lovely lady! Loved all the tips.

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

thank you soooo much 💕

@vagyvalami 4 жыл бұрын

I just want to say THANK YOU! 😸

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Beatrix Miszlai you’re welcome 💞

@a.b.2957 Жыл бұрын

You're fantastic. This is exactly what I was looking for and so clearly presented. ty!

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

yayy!! so happy you found the help you were looking for!! cheers!

@mahsoomathasnim3800 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video! I'm a beginner in shirring and while stitching my mom's dress I was about to mess it up completely....thanks a lot again...This saved me.very informative😊😊😊💕

@ikylilgrl 4 жыл бұрын

super helpful video. thanks!

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Rachel S you’re welcome!

@fitnessbitch 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thorough explanation!!! No one else went into the detail you did!!!! Especially with the width and the length of the thread! Appreciate it!!!

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Details are everything to me! xoxo, Shania

@oceanec.5151 5 жыл бұрын

Your tips are really useful!❤️

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Awwwh, thank youuuu! xoxo, Shania

@annofarrell4468 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, this was a really helpful video. Thank you Shania

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!!!💕

@jillsimmons5089 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@aussiemummy2676 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thanks for sharing 🌸🐨🌸

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ☺☺☺💞💞

@louisefox7290 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and easy to follow instructions👍Thank you.

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

thaaank you ❣️

@adayinthelife2018 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this tips. And i found your video. Thank you so much. Now i can shirr my fabric

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy!! I’m so happy that you found the help you were looking for❣️

@abbcccddddeeeee1234 Жыл бұрын

this was the only shirring tutorial that fixed my issue! tysm!!

@ShaniaShania 5 ай бұрын

that's a huge statement! thank you so much✨

@fatoomgierdien110 Жыл бұрын

Great 👍 tips. Thank you.

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome ❣️

@digitaldebbie 4 жыл бұрын

Such a well done video! Thank you! I just subbed!

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@isobelheath3770 2 жыл бұрын

thank you SO much! this video helped me so much! my top started to look so much better after watching this. again thank you this was a huge help!!

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Im so happy to hear that!! You’re very welcome 💕

@kathikelly6750 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@vlogsbyivy 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful

@KellyfromtheDeli-Designer 22 күн бұрын

Thank you, super helpful:)

@ShaniaShania 21 күн бұрын

You’re welcome 🤗🥰

@suphakornphangthui9104 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I been looking for long time this kind of video

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Yayy!! So happy that you found what you were looking for ❣️

@jackietitus1347 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much you are a great teacher nice and slow now to try

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cupcake1065 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome !

@wendyleppard4416 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@SparkyOne549 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info! More info than other shirring videos. I’ve noticed that everyone, and I mean everyone, has a different opinion on tension settings for shirring, from 0 tension to the highest number tension. That tells me, that you have to figure that out for yourself, because every machine is different. If all else fails there are videos on his to adjust the bobbin tension on the case, that can be scary for some because if you can’t get your bobbin tension back to where it was, that’s a headache.

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

you're very welcome!! ♥

@donaunsworth5620 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fabulous video. Wish I’d seen it instead of struggling like crazy. Thank you 😘

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu! Better late than never, right?!💞

@rendaowe Жыл бұрын

IKR!?

@ericaboakye1678 3 жыл бұрын

So informative! I can't ways to get a sewing machine that can take elastic thread so I can begin this immediately. Thanks❤️

@barbaratomi8605 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, i learnt something new.

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

yaayyyy! you're welcome ❤︎

@Zen_Nurse 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! xoxo, Shania

@maritza1970 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! You’re amazing!

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Maritza Rodriguez awwhhh! Thank you so much 💕 you’re absolutely welcome!

@lynnearmstrong4810 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shania this is really helpful x

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Lynne Armstrong you’re very welcome 💞

@fatoomgierdien110 Жыл бұрын

A fantastic 👏 video and helpful. Cape

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

so happy you enjoyed it!! ❣️

@hajalameh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! ❣

@dare2bdifferentdiy17 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

Hey there! You're very welcome! Is there another sewing problem that I can help you with? xoxo, Shania

@s3ooda436 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.. I had problem with shirring in general.. I stopped trying.. But no.. I'm going to use your instructions and try again 🌹🌹

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Mashael Fawzan yayyy! I’m happy to hear that your going to give it another try. Happy sewing! xoxo, Shanía

@cherylp.3347 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this some time ago when I was having issues. I had the wavy elastic thread on the bottom and it wasn’t gathering. I tried everything. Interesting to discover that my Brother machine does it perfectly, easy, no issues. But my Janome fights with me and won’t do it. I had to fiddle with the screw on the bobbin case on my Janomeb( half a turn right). I had to wind the elastic tighter on the bobbin too and then it finally worker. But to save all the hassle, I’ll use my Brother machine when I need to use it. (Also, when I used a different elastic it did not work again- it was a bit thicker I think? And I had to fiddle with the settings again) Now I’m excited and want to shirr everything! 😂 Great video. Most say, wind bobbin, turn stitch length. Walla, done. And that’s it. Very informative.

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Yayyy!!! I’m happy you were able to find a solution ❣️

@JoHazelleTadlas18 4 жыл бұрын

I've followed so many tutorials but can't seem to get it work! The elastic at the bobbin doesn't stretch so it doesn't have that shirring effect. It just lays flat. Wondering if you have any tips for that. Thanks!

@sallyflores6584 4 жыл бұрын

Jo Hazelle Tadlas same question 😞

@JoHazelleTadlas18 4 жыл бұрын

@@sallyflores6584 I hope we get a reply! 😣

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

the elastic lays flat when you stretch the garment? or does the elastic lay flat when you're Not stretching the garment?

@JR-uf8ky 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem, and then discovered my bobbin had a little 'groove' in the metal on the side that the thread/elastic needed to go through before being pulled up. I've been sewing without using it properly for years - doh! Anyway once I'd put the elastic through it shirred perfectly! Hope this helps someone :)

@myjourneyintogardening 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I was thinking about returning by sewing machine because the tension was just not right 😅 apparently my machine doesn't put the thread in that groove automatically. Once I did this all my issues were gone. Thank you again 🙏😌

@iman0b0dy 3 жыл бұрын

you're so pretty!!

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

imanobody thank you so much 💕

@wrenriley5141 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, this helped me a lot! My tension was all wrong and my bobbin wasn’t right! You saved me hours of stress!

@ShaniaShania 6 ай бұрын

Yayyy!! So happy that you were able to get back on the right track! Happy Sewing ✨💕

@royajahani1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!!! I just wanted to say that you're sooo pretty 🥰😍

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Roya! Thank you so much

@sashachesnokov8328 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! I am trying my first attempt at shirring and most of the videos I've seen don't use a front load bobbin case and don't explain the stitch length and tension as much. Thank you!

@ShaniaShania 4 ай бұрын

a year has passed since you commented 🤗 have you tried shirring? how did it go?

@Smiley14472 11 ай бұрын

great video♥️i have trouble in shirring because i dont know what tension and length shouild i use.thamk u for the knowledge♥️

@ShaniaShania 11 ай бұрын

✨💕you're welcome!!

@lennythadinossaur 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a nice video! But we are LITERALLY using the exact same fabric which really spooked me haha 😂 Thank you!

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah that’s insane! And thanks for watching 💞

@karlataylor1172 3 жыл бұрын

Going to try this again...... *fingers crossed*

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes! How’d it turn out?

@karlataylor1172 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't actually attempted it yet...scared.....lol. l have some other projects working on at the moment (children's shorts) but this is for sure my next challenge....l tried in the past and failed miserably :/

@pizzabirdog 2 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant video.. I'm going to try a higher number 9n my tension as it just doesn't gather at all lol.. wish me luck xxxx

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Gooood luck!!

@rendaowe Жыл бұрын

I loved this video, straight to the point and direct. Nobody’s got time for that. 😂 IKR!? Shirring, shearing, how do you pronounce it? 😂❤

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

Hahah 😹😅 I still, to this day, am not sure how to pronounce it lol. Anyhow, I’m happy you found my video helpful! Cheers, and Happy Sewing! 💥💕

@swaj672 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. for so many beginners like me.What to do if the gathers are too tight?I don’t wish to unstitch and redo.Please please help.Never thought too many gathers could be a problem.

@jay-annoliveros5358 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I tried shirring using my brother Jx2517. I used light satin, it is because of my sewing machine or the fabric? Thanks.

@anjanetteboyd1509 2 жыл бұрын

Shania, I want to thank you for your shirring advices. They are super helpful to know how to do it and how your machine will work because not everyone have the save device. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 I look forward making one for my daughter. She loves dresses!! I will give shirring a try. I think I might want to get rayon material for this project, but maybe not for summer. Any other advices/options on other materials to use that will be cooler to use? Super helpful to look for fabrics from home through the app for a drive up and pick up from the store. 😉💞

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anjanette! I’m so happy that you found my tips helpful! I hope your daughter loves the dress that you make for her. I think you should consider linen fabric as cool lightweight fabric for shirring. Hope this helps!! 💕💥💕

@anjanetteboyd1509 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I see plenty of linen fabrics available. Thank you, thank you! I’ll start hunting for my daughter taste of novelty, designs, and/or simple solid color. 💞💝

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

@@anjanetteboyd1509 all the best to you 💕💥💕

@meerabakshi2676 2 жыл бұрын

nicely explained. Woudl you suggest any particulat ealstic thread as the one I have does not show that much elasticity on the fabric.

@ShaniaShania 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! this elastic is really great : amzn.to/3GacVsZ. If not not this one, then the Dritz brand elastic is also really good. Hope this helps!

@user-ou7tz4us1k 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shania, I have a same brand of sewing machine as yours but different model. I see that we have same function, i would like to asked if you also adjust the width of the thread? I used different techniques like increase the tension and length, I also do the steaming the fabric, still didn't work for me. As I stitching the fabric it looks like flat and didn't gather the fabric same as yours. Hope you can help me with this concern. Thank you so muh for your time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@sleepnomore6065 3 жыл бұрын

I have a clothing item too tight at the shirring part on the waist. Can my tailor make me a loose one? (Still fitted but more roomy) What should I ask him to do?

@josefinaolcese326 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a problem, my machine needs a high tension like 5 to shirr, but the problem is that with the tension this high, my top thread breaks and I can’t even sew a line. But if I lover the tension, the bottom thread, the elastic one, Wont shirr and will be so loose.

@mariecu1001 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! When I shirr, the shirring thread keeps breaking. It goes smoothly by when I check the back of my fabric the elastic thread is somewhat stretched out and then breaks??

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Marie Cu hey Marie! It sounds like the issue may either be 1. the elastic that you’re using (it may be old), 2. you might’ve incorrectly wound the bobbin, or 3. You may need to adjust your tension settings

@shafiahaqilah 3 жыл бұрын

This happens to me..my threads literally snaps..I tried changing the tension..but it still breaks..do u have found the solution M

@saintwesson6614 3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick: watch series on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.

@jaidentrey7517 3 жыл бұрын

@Saint Wesson yea, been watching on flixzone for months myself :)

@elisabethg6773 3 жыл бұрын

Shirring advice needed - I started shirring a dress a few weeks ago and my machine worked straight away and shirred really well. I have since sewn a different project which I used regular thread in the bobbin. I have tried to carry on with shirring the dress but my machine won’t shirred now! I have tried so many different thing e.g change tension/ winding the bobbin with different amount of tension/ making sure I’m winding bobbin in the right direction / different stitch lengths / even changing needle. The fabric I sew isn’t becoming stretchy. If anyone has any advice I would be so grateful - Thank you 😊

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re using regular thread in the bobbin it won’t sheer your fabric. Only elastic can give the stretchy gathered effect on a garment. Hope this helps!

@elisabethg6773 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania Thank you for your reply - yes I did use elastic thread I mentioned about sewing with regular thread because I changed my tension back - Sorry for that confusion! 😊

@Bt234 16 күн бұрын

How can we calculate the length of the fabric of the final product after shirring . Will it shrink to 1/2 of the Orginal length

@mallikamohta1655 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shania, thank you so much for this! I’m using a Singer 1409 machine, and I’m trying to follow your advice which does make a lot of sense. But I’m still struggling a lot with my machine settings, my shirring is bunching up A LOT (I actually want it to be looser and not tighter...), could you please help me out with this? I’m just feeling slightly lost 😓

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Malika, I'd have to be in front of the issue to exactly what it is, but from what you've described it sounds like you need to lower your tension. A low tension number means looser stitches, and vice versa: higher tension numbers mean tighter stitches/more gathering. Hope this helps!

@mallikamohta1655 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania thank you for replying! 💕 I’ll definitely try this out. ✨

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

@@mallikamohta1655 you’re welcome! One other thing I forgot to mention is you should also try making the stitch length longer (if you haven’t already)

@EatSingRepeat 3 жыл бұрын

hi shania!! thanks so much for the video! i had a question that I'm hoping you can answer- i bought a dress which i really like but there's some smocking that's just a slight bit too tight- would it be possible to loosen it without completely removing the shirring? thanks in advance 🖤

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for reaching out! I’m really unsure if it can be loosened without completely removing the shirring, but from a distance I’d say start undoing the stitches from each side seam, so that it will be evenly untightened. Give it a try and see how it goes. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful 💞

@EatSingRepeat 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania thanks so much Shania that's super helpful!! I'll try it out :)

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

@@EatSingRepeat you’re welcome, best wishes!!

@alexadaniliuc 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thank a for this video. When I try to shirr anything, it seems like the elastic thread doesn’t get caught into the fabric? Like i will keep sewing and eventually the elastic thread just turns into a long piece of the elastic thread just hanging out of the back in a tense manner, but it isn’t attached to the fabric. I have purchased new elastic and tried rewinding my bobbin a half dozen times.. I’ve tried different tensions and different stitch lengths... all of it, and it keeps happening. any ideas for what I’m doing wrong? Thank you in advance 💛

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alexa! Hmm that sounds like that is probably a frustrating problem. I'd say maybe try changing your needle, but to be honest I'm really not sure what the solution is since it appears to be none that I've mentioned in my video. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful

@hotyorkshiregirl19 3 жыл бұрын

Alexa I’m having the exact same problem... did you find a solution ?

@imperfettamente9878 4 жыл бұрын

Love you an your video ! I Need help ...i tried ti shirr linen But It didn't work..could you help me?

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

What happened?

@imperfettamente9878 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania i don't know... But i don't get the shirred effect...I actually can't understand ...could you help me? Please

@loisdolan8727 4 жыл бұрын

my elastic is going where the top thread should be and i’m really confused, i think the needle is catching the elastic. have you got any tips? ❤️

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Oh noooo :( Sorry to hear that. I'd say maybe try checking your tension setting, maybe that's why the needle is picking up the elastic, try using a ball point needle if you aren't already. Hope this helps! xoxo, Shania

@tkhq19 4 жыл бұрын

Question, what do you do when the elastic thread won’t go through the needles? It seems to be thicker than the needle. I can’t find a thinner thread. Are there any needles that support this thread or should I keep looking until I find it? I’m using 90/14 needle by the way!

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Umi Love hey there! The stretchy thread doesn’t go through the needle since the stretchy thread needs to be used for the bobbin. You should use regular thread as your top thread/the thread that goes through the needle. Hope this helps! xoxo, Shanía

@gloomy-faery Жыл бұрын

i still cant get my machine to shirr, the only way ive found is to pull the elastic thread like a gathering stitch and doing that ended up breaking the thread so im really stuck ive tried every stitch length, all the upper thread tensions and even adjusted the bobbin tension but i cant get it to work

@kaykay2225 4 жыл бұрын

Is it super complicated to remove shirring? I have a top that I want to change to a different style, but the top half is shirred. I'm worried about ruining the fabric if I remove the shirring incorrectly, but can't find any info anywhere about removing it. Any advice?? 😊

@geministargazer9830 3 жыл бұрын

Super easy to remove, just snip the elastic on the back

@LisaLisa001 4 жыл бұрын

My first shirring project looked amazing on the test fabric but now I'm at the 8th row or so and I can't get it right at all! The stitches keep coming out wrong. I pulled up more stitches than I put down and I don't think that's even logical! I put it down finally yesterday and will begin again in a few hours, just trying to get my game plan. I'm trying to shir the top part of a dress that is two layers, a thin cotton jersey with a cotton lace over top. Now it keeps having too many top stitches all spaced out on the elastic. I'm wondering if my bobbins are not getting wound evenly maybe? It'll be fine then mess up! Grrrrr.

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Yeah, the issue might've been your bobbin. Did you try rewinding it? Did you check the tension level on your machine as well? Hope this helps, xoxo, Shania

@LisaLisa001 4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania Thank you so much! And you're absolutely right. I have a Brother so I found out there's a little screw to turn in the bobbin housing. And my book doesn't even have anything about that in there! It'll be fine for a while then skip stitches and I keep messing with stuff to get the right combination and I think I have it done now. But the way I see it is if it is perfect for a while then messes up then the settings are right, I just need to get more steady with the bobbin winding. 🤔❤️ I'm going to try it on and see if it needs more, I sure hope not! I shirred 31 rows × 66" each row (around)= something like just under 57 yards of shirring. It's so worth it though, it's turning out to be a beautiful dress!

@LisaLisa001 2 жыл бұрын

@Allen, Mackenzie try hand winding your bobbin over again. That might work!

@fadingstarlight 4 жыл бұрын

I have a commercially shirred shirt that is quite old but it has lost all of it "shir" will the iron trick work? it isn't shirred at all now... maybe threads broke off i am not sure. i was thinking maybe putting some elastic on the inside to try to get a fake shirr effect? or will i just have to say goodbye to it?

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

fadingstarlight79 heyyy! If the shirt is quite old, it might be that the elastic has lost its elasticity but, you could try the iron to see if the steam will help to give it some more life and more elasticity. If that doesn’t work, I think adding elastic wouldn’t hurt to try, let me know how it goes. Hope this helps! XOXO, Shania

@fadingstarlight 4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania thank you! I'll try the iron tomorrow and hope magic happens haha

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

fadingstarlight79 I’m rooting for you 💕

@shawncarrell9101 4 жыл бұрын

Did it work? I’m interested:)

@angelinegan7143 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a shirred dress that's wayyyyy too tight :( do you have any suggestions on how to loosen them?

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Angeline! Sorry to hear that :( The only thing I can think of right now would be to take out the shirring and re-shir it so that it more accurately fits your measurements.

@Cambrilsbirds 8 күн бұрын

Question. After shirring my bobbin casing would not tighten for regular thread to finish top. Did I stretch it out with elastic thread and need to get another one ?

@ShaniaShania 8 күн бұрын

@@Cambrilsbirds the bobbin itself shouldn’t be effected. It might be the tension dial in the side of the metal casing that the bobbin goes into. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@anaorellana491 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime i shirr fabric it looks good but then when it comes to cutting the thread and wearing it, the elastic thread comes undone at the end. Do you know what to do to fix this? I’m doing back stitches at the start and end of sewing.

@levoy4ge 3 жыл бұрын

i don't know which kind of elastic thread is good for it...i think i got one that's too thick...

@jaycustodio6686 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to ask is garter thread is ok for shirring? Im just new

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with garter thread, sorry

@rpolisher Жыл бұрын

FYI re: hand washing. .. also the dryer slowly destroys elastic.

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for sharing!!

@RegineMorales 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am having a problem with my shirring. When i shirr the upper thread keeps on cutting. It happened so many times. My settings is 4 and the shortest stitch for the upper thread. My machine is very new also. :( I hope you can help.

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! It sounds like problem might be your needle, try using a different needle and if that helps at all.

@RegineMorales 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaniaShania I have changed my needle too. But it still happens. ☹️

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

@@RegineMorales ohhh noo, i'm sorry to that. the next steps I'd suggest would be to check/try switching your upper thread, and maybe also try readjusting your tension (maybe make it a little looser, it could be that the tension is too high and that's why the thread is snapping). Hope at least one of these tips help.

@emiliagutierrez7261 4 жыл бұрын

my elastic thread on the back is loose and is bunching up, how do i fix it?

@ShaniaShania 4 жыл бұрын

it sounds like you might have wound it too loosely around the bobbin...try re-winding it and see if that works. good luck!

@chewennehasselbain673 3 жыл бұрын

Hi my fabric doesn't shirr at all. I have tried everything and still. Do you know what I am doing wrong?

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Heyyy, I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, I'd have to physically to see the issue to have a better sense of how to direct you in terms of getting your fabric shirred. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful :(

@julieclavell3080 7 ай бұрын

Can i ask please? Why does my shirring end up snapping when i sew my seams together? I don't know what to do to stop the rows unthreading at each end? X

@ShaniaShania 5 ай бұрын

hmm, that's interesting 🤔 i would try doing two rows of stitches for extra reinforcement. It sounds like maybe the seam stitches aren't catching/locking in the shirring stitches. Hope this helps!!

@tsubakikousagi6826 5 жыл бұрын

What if the elastic isn't laying flat in the back of the fabric?

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Tsubaki, I'd have to see exactly how your elastic thread looks, but from the description it sound like maybe the tension needs to be adjusted so that the elastic isn't loose and lays flat. Setting your tension to a higher number will make the stitching of the elastic/thread tighter. Another possibility is that the elastic might not have been wound tightly enough, so maybe try re-winding the thread. I hope these tips are helpful. If you're on instagram, feel free to tag me in a picture of your elastic problem, so that I can give more tailored advice. Happy Sewing! xoxo, Shania

@lelinh2561 3 жыл бұрын

I tried everything and my fabric still isn;t gathering. I'm so hopeless

@happypatel99 Жыл бұрын

Hey...i did shirring and my fabric has come so much gathered... so much .. what's d solution...plz plz reply

@ShaniaShania Жыл бұрын

Hey! try a loose tension for less gathering

@sophiajacqueline5274 2 жыл бұрын

ok but i’m having the problem thats in your video Picture 😭 like i’m stitching STRAIGHT but my elastic thread is all curvy!! help!!!

@pallana3701 2 жыл бұрын

My fabric will not bunch at all

@susuburleson878 3 жыл бұрын

“Shirring” rhymes with “purring.”

@ShaniaShania 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh! That’s helpful! Thank you 😊

@tishsha3964 3 жыл бұрын

I try it..but the result is like a normal sewing.

@brendastevens8325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you darling you did great I'm going to give Sharon a try I love your video thank you sharing not Sharon sharing s h i r r i n g thank you

@ShaniaShania 2 ай бұрын

Heyy! Did u give it a try? 👀 how did it go?

@helenaalicia6987 5 жыл бұрын

My elastic thread won't come through the bobbin case. The elastic is too thick to go through the bobbin case guides. What am I doing wrong? I have even tried to loosen the tension of the bobbin case - even different machines. Still it wont pull through

@ShaniaShania 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Helena, I can imagine how frustrated it must be to not get your elastic fabric to go through the bobbin case. I think you should try using a different bobbin case, or see if you can revisit your fabric store to buy a thinner elastic. Try using thread like this: amzn.to/2MgvhjO . Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions. xoxo, Shania