Some people call it smocking. Some people call it shirring. Whatever you call it, it’s makes an awful pretty top for a sundress. Pretty Ditty shares a tutorial for smocking/shirring. Get the how-to.
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Some people call it smocking. Some people call it shirring. Whatever you call it, it’s makes an awful pretty top for a sundress. Pretty Ditty shares a tutorial for smocking/shirring. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, smocking, shirring[/tags]
Are you ready to turn a thrifted men’s button-up shirt into a trendy and chic gathered top? In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the simple steps of transforming an oversized shirt into a fashion-forward garment with drawstring features. It’s a fun and straightforward process that’s perfect for sewists of all skill levels, adding another stylish me-made piece to your wardrobe while also giving new life to pre-loved clothing. Full tutorial including a video can be seen here.
Start by choosing an oversized men’s button-up shirt from your local thrift store or your own wardrobe. Look for a shirt with interesting fabric and patterns that you’d like to showcase in your transformed top.
CAROLYN MONTY says
RE: SHIRRING
I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH SHIRRING A CHIFFON POLY FABRIC BLOUSE AT WAIST.
THE BOBBIN GETS STUCK AND LIFTS UP AND RAVELS, WHEN I THREAD IT WITH THE ELASTIC THREAD BY HAND. I DO IT BY HAND SO IT IS NOT TOO TIGHT. I DID ONCE BEFORE, BY HAND TIGHT THREADING AND THEN LOOSE, AND I SAW THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SHIRRING.
BUT NOW I’M HAVING PROBLEM WHEN I RETHREADED IT. AM I PUTTING THE NEEDLE BACK IN THE WRONG WAY, OR MAYBE IT’S THE NEEDLE, AND AT WHAT TENSION DO I USE IT..AT 0 OR 1. THE STITCH I USE 5 AS THE LENGTH.
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? PLEASE ADVISE.
PLEASE ADVISE ASAP SO I CAN FINISH MY PROJECT.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP ON THESE ISSUES.
CAROLYN MONTY
carolynmonty@msn.com
1714-437-1035