How To Shirr Fabric | Shirring Tutorial

Often mistakenly called smocking, shirring is a technique that creates stretchy fabric out of non-stretch fabric, by sewing rows of straight-stitches onto fabric using elastic thread in the bobbin! It's a really popular technique in fashion right now, and if you're anything like me, once you start shirring you'll become just as obsessed with it as I am and want to SHIRR EVERYTHING. Give this video a like, subscribe and don't forget the notification bell!

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[awkwardenby]

Annika: I promise that is the one and only shirring pun in this video.
Me: Shirr it is

[TheMusicLover]

Oof girl, once you learn how to shirr you can't stop. I tried it on a shirt, then a dress, then another dress, aaand a shirt... so yeah.. I'm hooked!

[raelaash]

being neither a chef nor a seamstress but having watched this video and a ton of bon appetit, I have concluded that shirring is the chocolate-tempering of the sewing realm

[isabellescales]

You and coolirpa are on the same wavelength today. Thanks for the tutorial

[oliviamorris]

I literally found out about how to do shirring a month ago, and thought to myself, “I’d love to see Annika do a tutorial on this”. This video is amazing!

[deniselauffer]

This is the best tutorial on shirring fabric with your sewing machine That I’ve ever seen🎉🎉 Great job Annika!

[melindaroos]

When I had no idea how to do shirring properly, I just stretched an elastic band and sewed it onto my fabric.
It pulled together rather nicely, but I'll try your method next time

[milkteamachine]

A tip for shirring right up to the edge: If the panel has a straight edge, I like to fold the top over to make a casing and insert a piece of elastic there, it gives a really clean finish!

[curtriceennis]

I've always wondered how this was done. I never knew that it was so easy a method of sewing. I love the shirred look on some things like blouses. TYSM for sharing this video.

[gdeb]

You are a wonderful teacher, your tutorial was the best. Thank You 😊

[morgane]

Just what I needed!
You just saved couple of articles from having zippers!

[Merlinda]

I'm a long time seamstress but watched your video for a refresher. This is the best sewing tutorial I have seen. I'll be looking through your other videos for inspiration. Thankyou for a great tutorial.

[NaniNani-chts]

I always seem to find your videos every time i can figure out how to sew something. Thanks!

[DelilaFarrell]

Yes! Who else is glad she did this tutorial?!
Love from a new channel💕

[bridgitteblanche]

this is literally the best tutorial ive seen for shirring

[mizzmarymary]

Annika! I love your enthusiasm and clarity! Thanks so much as you answered all of my questions in this single video!! Much appreciated.

[DoowTael]

What?! A troubleshooting section?! You're a legend! 👍👍

[mollypointon]

Super clear, concise, and informative! Thank you for making this!

[oneilliatkk]

Out of ALL the vídeos that I’ve searched for. Yours is the Because of u I just learned how to Shirred shirring

[OMGitsaClaire]

I had said I was going to try some shirring and I did! It was fun but at the beginning was a bit like learning to use a sewing machine all over again. My main problem now is getting my tension back where it should be. I had to turn my top tension all the way to 9! (I have a Brother PC-210 PRW if anyone’s interested in knowing the model.) And now I can’t seem to get the tension right again. A fried who was a former professional costumer said that what I should do is turn all the tensions back to zero and then adjust up until I find the sweet spot. Also, I found I had to stretch my elastic thread a bit while winding. And my machine top loads bobbins and it really really didn’t like the first few stitches sewn with that elastic thread. I think it has to do with how the bobbin thread threads up through the machine.