Learn the art of shirring with elastic thread in this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial! Transform your fabric effortlessly using your domestic sewing machine to create stylish and comfortable shirred garments. Perfect for summer dresses, tops, and more.
Here are some supplies you will need to create this finish:
*Elastic thread for your bobbin.
We use the 0.5mm Prym Elastic Thread, we recommend using white for lighter colored fabrics and black or navy for dark colored fabrics.
You can find this thread here
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and here
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*Elastic thread for your needle.
This is the thread you will see on the right side of your fabric. Choose a color that matches closely to the color of your fabric. We used "Seraflex" elastic thread by Mettler.
You can find this thread here in many colors
www.mimifabrics.ca/notions/th...
Time Stamp
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - How to wind elastic thread on bobbin
0:53 - Loading the bobbin into drop in bobbin case
1:24 - Thread sewing machine with thread
2:29 - Sew with long straight stitch
3:41 - Steam the shirred fabric with Iron
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