Making puckers or gathers in a fabric, often by using elasticated thread in parallel rows.
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What is “Shirring”
Last updated 24-Jul-2024 (2 years, 2 months, 6 days ago)
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Making puckers or gathers in a fabric, often by using elasticated thread in parallel rows.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Shirring
Means tight gathering in any part of the garment.
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