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How To Add Shirring With Elastic Thread

Want to learn how to do shirring with elastic thread? This a fun technique and once you work through any machine set up issues, you should be able to use it confidently in future projects! Find the detailed blog post with resource links at Pixie Faire: https://www.pixiefaire.com/blogs/sewi... Special note - If you are using a top loading bobbin, you may need to work with your bobbin tension settings to get this technique to work effectively. You might want to wind your bobbin a bit tighter as well. You can find a detailed video for that here:    • Gathering with Elastic Thread How To Wind ...   Shirring With Elastic Thread Summary: -This technique works best with lighter weight fabrics such as quilting cotton and knit. This won't work well on a heavier fabric like denim. -Hand wind your bobbin. Keep the tension stable, not too tight, not too loose. -Use all-purpose thread as your top thread. -Insert the bobbin into your machine. -Set your stitch length to 4-5 (or close tot he longest setting on your machine) -Stitch even rows along your fabric. 1/8" apart for doll clothes, 3/8" to 1/2" for girls/women. -Keep the fabric flat when sewing, don't sew over gathers or puckers. -Mist or steam your finished stitching to shrink up the elastic fibers.