Where to go next with shirring
Garments and care.
- Aim for the stretched width to be about 1.8 to 2 times the shirred width.
- Shirr before sewing the last seam of a garment.
- Hand wash shirred garments: the elastic is delicate.
- A lining can cover the scratchy back.
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Master Shirring: 6 steps to perfect results (7:46)
By Julija Gobere (SewingJulie) · Open on YouTube
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All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.