shirring
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Definition
- Noun:
- A decorative gathering in fabric: "Shirring" refers to a sewing technique where fabric is gathered with multiple parallel rows of stitches, creating a stretchy, textured area. This is commonly used in clothing for elasticity or decoration.
- The act or process of creating such gathers: It can also refer to the action or process of making these gathered rows.
Usage
- As a noun: "Shirring" is typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the technique or the resulting decorative feature.
- The dress featured delicate shirring at the bodice.
- She learned the technique of shirring in her sewing class.
Examples
- Noun:
- The shirring on the sleeves allows for a comfortable fit.
- This skirt uses shirring at the waist instead of a zipper.
Advanced Usage
- "Shirring elastic": A special elastic thread used in the bobbin when sewing to create the gathered effect automatically.
- For this project, you will need to wind the bobbin with shirring elastic.
Variants and Related Words
- Shirr (verb): To gather (fabric) by parallel rows of running stitches.
- She will shirr the fabric before attaching it to the cuff.
- Shirred (adjective): Describing fabric that has been gathered in this way.
- She wore a shirred blouse.
Synonyms
- Gathering: The general sewing term for drawing fabric together on a thread.
- Smocking: A more elaborate form of decorative gathering, often with embroidery over the pleats.
Antonyms
- Flat construction: Sewing without gathers or pleats.
- Dart: A stitched fold used to shape fabric to contours, not to gather it.