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Shirring Tutorial | How to Create Soft Gathered Sleeves

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Apr 29, 2026
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In this short tutorial, I’m showing you how I use elastic thread to create shirring in a simple and effective way. This is one of my favorite techniques for adding soft gathers and texture to garments, and it always gives a beautiful result. I’m sharing my process step by step, along with tips on stitch settings and proportions so you can easily try it yourself at home. Shirring is a great way to add shape, comfort, and a handmade touch to your sewing projects. Once you learn it, you can use it on sleeves, waistlines, and many other details. Hope it will be helpful! Please turn on subtitles for inches if needed for easier understanding. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milipatterns/ 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Elastic thread setup 00:55 Machine settings & shirring 02:26 Multiple rows effect 02:40 Final result Music: Epic Spectrum - Winter Wind Lukrembo - Daily #shirring #sewing #sewingtutorial #gathering

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