SHIRRING
When several rows of gathering ( three or more ) are required for decorative finish
there are called shirring .The rows should be evenly spaced . After drawing up the
gathers from each end towards the centre , and distributing them evenly bring the
machine threads to wrong side and tie up each pair separately .
Using a stay under shirring where extra strength is required a piece of fine
material should be cut to the shape of the shirring .Allowing some allowances .Fix
this to the shirred piece on the wrong side by hemming . Stitches should not
show on the right side .
there are called shirring .The rows should be evenly spaced . After drawing up the
gathers from each end towards the centre , and distributing them evenly bring the
machine threads to wrong side and tie up each pair separately .
Using a stay under shirring where extra strength is required a piece of fine
material should be cut to the shape of the shirring .Allowing some allowances .Fix
this to the shirred piece on the wrong side by hemming . Stitches should not
show on the right side .
