Master Shirring: 6 steps to perfect results

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Shirring is one of the most beautiful sewing techniques and it's incredibly easy to make - completely transform your fabric with just 6 simple steps! In this video, I'll cover 6 easy steps that you need to take to create elastic shirring, how to sew multiple shirring lines and how to sew square shirring. For this technique, you don't need any special tools, but you'll need elastic bobbin thread, which will help us create sewing magic!
This tutorial is create in partnership with Mettler - manufacturer of high quality threads.
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Video parts:
00:00 Intro
00:48 STEP 1: use elastic bobbin thread
02:00 STEP 2: wind elastic to bobbin by hand
02:25 STEP 3: use standard sewing thread as top thread
03:03 STEP 4: set machine to longest straight stitch
03:18 STEP 5: begin and end seam with a few backstitches
03:52 STEP 6: sew a straight seam
04:48 How to sew multiple lines of shirring
06:04 How to sew square shirring
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@Dante02d12 2 күн бұрын

This is PERFECT! Thank you very much!

@AnnabelYouens 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the techniques and the reasons behind them. I'm an intermediate sewer and learning a lot from you. Thanks 🙏

@anjak.8183 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your expertise!

@yamiletviloria747 6 ай бұрын

Loved it...

@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177 11 ай бұрын

That's beautiful!!! Thank you so

@paridynschooloffashion2039 3 ай бұрын

❤❤i enjoyed it so well.. just lying here and smiling 😊

@priscillaosei6201 9 ай бұрын

i love your tutorials. Hope to learn more from you

@elzinawhite3199 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ excellent video ❤❤ Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

@rosac8168 10 ай бұрын

Just bought them haven’t used them ..thank great tip

@ShannonSews Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial! Very thorough and easy to follow. I’m excited to try this technique! ❤

@Julija_Gobere Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you enjoyed this technique!🤗

@kawehijohnson3535 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ve always loved shirred clothing but always been too scared to try it! I’m determined to try now!!

@kamar749 7 ай бұрын

I love your channel! I spent hours on it watching all your sewing tips. I learned a lot as a beginner. Thank you very much!

@Julija_Gobere 7 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear this!❤️❤️❤️

@SolveigMineo Жыл бұрын

I have tried several elastic thread brands for shirring and I agree Mettler is the best. Best longevity and best strength

@Julija_Gobere Жыл бұрын

Bad quality thread is one of the most common issues with this technique. Using good thread is such a game-changer!

@SolveigMineo Жыл бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere 100% agree 👍

@Sally-ih6ls 2 ай бұрын

Mettler thread to me is overall the best thread!

@emilyackertrutten268 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I keep watching and thinking that your fabric is going to fray apart at the edges, but you seem so comfortable with it, that I might just get up the nerve to try satin at some point.

@chinchulijojoseph7579 2 ай бұрын

💓💓

@rebeccakesno2967 3 ай бұрын

❤

@Tweeza57 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never dared try 😅

@Julija_Gobere Жыл бұрын

You need to try it! It’s so stunning, especially on satin🤩

@Tweeza57 Жыл бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere one day , I need to get the elastic thread and watch your demonstration 20x 😅

@slk9104 Ай бұрын

Hi! Would you please list the Mettler elastic thread item number? I bought one off Amazon but they delivered a polyester thread that has some elasticity. I’m not sure if it’s the same

@spicybrown75 3 күн бұрын

Should the tension be a certain level?

@Julija_Gobere 2 күн бұрын

I usually don’t change the tension🤗

@aimee-made 11 ай бұрын

When sewing with the elastic thread, do I need to adjust the upper tension at all? I've been wanting to try shirring for ages.... this video is giving me the confidence to go for it! :-)

@Julija_Gobere 11 ай бұрын

No, I do not adjust the tension :)

@cinnamongirrl1705 11 ай бұрын

That was my question too.😊

@arollou9331 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!Great Tutorial! I love your top, could you share what pattern it is please?

@Julija_Gobere Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!🤗 I’m wearing a dress made using Burda Style pattern from their 04/19 magazine, pattern number 120 - one of my favourite dresses ever! I modified the pattern by adding elastic waist using the shirring method I used in this technique🤗

@arollou9331 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, will check it out!

@user-dk2lp7iv1n 7 ай бұрын

Can we use hair blower instead of iron?

@isabellachester-fj6kr Ай бұрын

Love the video, but it didn't work out, it didn't take the elastic. I dont know if the needle is to short or it just doesn't work with my maschine.. any tips?

@Julija_Gobere Ай бұрын

Interesting! One advice would be to pull out the elastic thread to surface before sewing, as sometimes it can be a challenge for machine to pull the thread out by itself. Also, check if the bobbin thread is correctly inserted - sometimes the elastic likes to ‘jump out’ from it’s position and does not go into seam properly. Hope these tips help!

@shalusuresh6912 9 ай бұрын

U forgot to mention the stitching speed?

@nancypankhurst-sterling9261 8 ай бұрын

I have a BabyLock Ovation serger. I'm trying to shirr my fabric but my elastic keeps breaking. It sews about 2-3 inches then breaks. I've tried adjusting the tension on my chain stitch but it still breaks. Any suggestions on how to avoid this? I do have to say, though, the 2-3 inches it does sew looks fantastic.

@Julija_Gobere 8 ай бұрын

Are you using elastic thread only in the bobbin? The top thread should remain all-purpose sewing thread. If machine is threaded correctly, I would try switching to different elastic thread - the only time I had similar situation, it was faulty elastic thread and once I switched to different brand, it turned out perfect

@kasienkabesz 3 ай бұрын

This tutorial is great! However I have a problem with making my first shirring. I set everything as said in the video. Straight stitch on 4.5 mm (the highest on my machine), elastic thread in the bobbin (loosely winded by hand) and normal thread on top. And nothing happens :( It just sews a straight stich, no shirring. What am I doing wrong? I tried different types of fabric and still nothing. I also tried to low down the thread tension as I thought it may be to high. Any suggestions?

@Julija_Gobere 3 ай бұрын

Interesting🤔 What elastic thread you’re using? I only had issue once with this technique and the issue was thread - when I changed the thread, everything instantly resolved🙌 I now use only Mettler Elastic, as it gives best results for me🤗 I suggest trying a different thread, but if that doesn’t work - send me a picture of a seam on Instagram DM and I’ll try to help solve it from pic🤗

@kasienkabesz 3 ай бұрын

@@Julija_Gobere actually I dont know the brand. I have them in my stash for a while. I thought that it may be the problem, I'll try to get some other threads and we'll See :)