{"id":26182,"date":"2022-08-19T05:13:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T09:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=26182"},"modified":"2022-08-19T05:13:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T09:13:43","slug":"shirring-without-elastic-thread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirring Without Elastic Thread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26293 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"shirring without elastic thread\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26293\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"shirring without elastic thread\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-3-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript>So what is shirring anyway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In preparation for a new project this week, I want to introduce you to a technique called shirring (which is sometimes known as smocking) with a simple practice tutorial. &nbsp;According to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shirring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wikipedia<\/a>, &#8220;shirring is two or more rows of gathers that are used to decorate parts of garments, usually sleeves, bodice or yoke.&#8221; &nbsp;With shirring, the gathers can be both decorative as well as functional since elastic can be used to draw in the gathers giving the garment more give to accommodate different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most techniques you'll see around will show you how to do shirring with elastic thread. &nbsp;Personally, I think that technique has some significant limitations, so I'm going to show you how you can do shirring <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">without<\/span> elastic thread and using normal elastic. &nbsp;When you use elastic thread, this thread can irritate wearers with sensitive skin. &nbsp;Also, to use elastic thread you need to wind the thread onto the bobbin of your sewing machine and it can sometimes cause problems with the machine because the thread stretches.&nbsp; Finding correct thread tension can be a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighter fabrics work best for shirring. &nbsp;You'll need to use really strong elastic if you're planning to try to gather thick and heavy fabric like denim. &nbsp;For more <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-denim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips for Sewing Denim<\/a>, please review this tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6mdFy9octG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-denim\/\">Tips For Sewing Denim: Easier Than You Think!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Tips For Sewing Denim: Easier Than You Think!&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-denim\/embed\/#?secret=aZz0xPm1vS#?secret=6mdFy9octG\" data-secret=\"6mdFy9octG\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shirring without elastic thread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shirring without elastic thread is a technique that calls for a bit of patience, but the payoff is fantastic! &nbsp;This technique is best used on garments that will be close to the skin like&nbsp;pajama pants, children's clothing or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/corset-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corset<\/a>-inspired tops where the person that wears the garment has sensitive skin and is bothered by elastic rubbing against the skin. &nbsp;Shirring without elastic thread allows for a bit of movement and room to breath, while also making the garment last much longer than when using elastic thread.&nbsp; For best results, it is better to use 1\/4&#8243; or 3\/8&#8243; elastic. &nbsp;You can use thinner, of course, but that will depend on your fabric and the design you have in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to use shirring without elastic thread?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of shirring does not give you a lot of elasticity if you use a thick fabric like damask or brocade, but it will give you the support needed for evening gowns, crop tops, and soft corset tops that do not require a lot of boning. \u00a0With cotton lawn fabric and 1\/4&#8243; elastic, you can make\u00a0a very soft and glorious pair of pants perfect for a Sunday morning.\u00a0 But I guess my favorite place to use this technique is on self-lined crop tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ND1LPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">elastic<\/a><\/li><li>quilting cotton, cotton pique, rayon, challis linen, or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.fabric.com\/buy\/dl-975\/dupioni-%20silk-fabric-iridescent-plum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">silk dupioni<\/a>. &nbsp;(You'll need a couple of rectangles of the same size for this practice. &nbsp;Roughly a square foot should be enough.)<\/li><li>thread to match your fabric<\/li><li>a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1U4TQKd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loop turner<\/a> or safety pins<\/li><li>pins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shirring without elastic thread tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am using a scrap of fabric with a dark thread so you can see the stitches better. \u00a0To begin our shirring practice project, take the two\u00a0pieces you will be working on right sides facing in, <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(85)\" class=\"wp-image-26188 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(85)\" class=\"wp-image-26188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design85.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shirring with out elastic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26189 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shirring with out elastic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design86.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>sew the top at 5\/8&#8243;. \u00a0Open the 2 pieces and iron the seams to one side. \u00a0Topstitch on the seam allowance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shirring without elstic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26186 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shirring without elstic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design83-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trim the seam allowance to half. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shirring without elastic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26187 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"shirring without elastic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design84.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn your work right-sides facing out and iron again.\u00a0 Pin the sides so that the fabric doesn't move and the edge becomes distorted. \u00a0Start by making a row of stitches a little wider than the elastic you are using. \u00a0I am using a 1\/4&#8243; elastic, so my rows are 3\/8&#8243; wide starting from the edge. \u00a0Sew the first row. \u00a0Since half of my foot is 1\/4&#8243; wide, I will be using my foot as a rough guide.\u00a0 If you are planning to make this row larger, I suggest you use a ruler to mark the rows otherwise is very hard to eyeball it and keep the rows straight and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(87)\" class=\"wp-image-26192 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(87)\" class=\"wp-image-26192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design87.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew the entire piece, but stop when you have a bit more than 5\/8&#8243; at the bottom. &nbsp;This seam allowance is indispensable to finish the hem of the garment or the waistband if you are making pants or a skirt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(100)\" class=\"wp-image-26215 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(100)\" class=\"wp-image-26215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design100.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing the shirring without elastic thread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the elastic pieces to 1\/2 to 3\/4 of the length of your pattern and measurement requirements.&nbsp; For example, the piece without being stretched should match your body measurements. &nbsp; How many pieces of elastic will depend upon how many rows you have sewn.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-500x292.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26278 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-500x292.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/292;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-500x292.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-500x292.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cut-elastic1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Attach a safety pin at one end of the elastic. &nbsp;The safety pin will help the elastic stay outside of the fabric as you draw the elastic through the rows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-500x292.jpg\" alt=\"Shirring without elastic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26281 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-500x292.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/292;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-500x292.jpg\" alt=\"Shirring without elastic thread\" class=\"wp-image-26281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-500x292.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(88)\" class=\"wp-image-26193 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(88)\" class=\"wp-image-26193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design88.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use your loop turner to pull the elastic to the other side.&nbsp; If you do not have a loop turner simply attach another safety pin and thread the elastic through the rows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(93)\" class=\"wp-image-26199 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(93)\" class=\"wp-image-26199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design93.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Secure the elastics that have been drawn through the rows with a safety pin or pins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(94)\" class=\"wp-image-26200 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(94)\" class=\"wp-image-26200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design94.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leave the last row empty because this is what you are going to need to integrate the shirring into and finish the garment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(101)\" class=\"wp-image-26216 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(101)\" class=\"wp-image-26216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design101.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(102)\" class=\"wp-image-26217 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(102)\" class=\"wp-image-26217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Untitled-design102.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew along each edge of the piece where the pins are to permanently hold&nbsp;everything in place. &nbsp;And there you have it. &nbsp;You can use this piece as a beautiful and functional part of your new project.<br>In my case, I am making this crop top for a party dress. &nbsp;We'll share a tutorial for this fun project with you all shortly. &nbsp;You can see some of it below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this alternative, and I think a better, way of shirring without using elastic thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know is not the easiest, but when it is applied to the right garment, the effect is very elegant and comfortable to wear.&nbsp; It will also last a long, long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please Consider Supporting Our Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to support our site where almost everything we do is free to everyone, we'd really appreciate a cup of coffee to keep us going..<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode246Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So what is shirring anyway? In preparation for a new project this week, I want to introduce you to a technique called shirring (which is sometimes known as smocking) with a simple practice tutorial. &nbsp;According to Wikipedia, &#8220;shirring is two or more rows of gathers that are used to decorate \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/shirring-without-elastic-thread\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":308,"featured_media":26293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[52,162,4,89,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26182"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/308"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26182"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74063,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26182\/revisions\/74063"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}