THANK YOU!!!! I re threaded the bobbin a million times and changed the tension in increments on top, on the bottom, got different elastic, different stitch lengths, closer rows, etc! Nothing was able to get my machine to shirr! The second technique is a lifesaver!! And I think it looks better too 🤩
FYI your machines bobbin tension can still be adjusted by loosening that screw very slightly in the bobbin casing in the machine . There are several tutorials here on youtube ..that is how I learned about it. Great tutorial! Love your channel!
I was watching a tutorial on the UA-cam channel "withwendy" and she referred to this video. I used to make sundresses and suntops for my daughter when was little, but I bought preshirred material then. I always wondered how to do this, so I'm glad I got to see your tutorial. Thank you for the very clear and easy instructions. Blessings all!!!!! 💜💜
Thank you ever so much for your help with this matter because I wanted to sew a dress with whirring but didn't know how to but I prefer the second method over the first.
I still cannot get the fabric to gather using the first directions. It just doesn't gather enough BUT I tried your 2nd suggestions by placing the elastic thread in between a zig-zag stitch, worked great!!! You saved my project!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
I've been doing it with the lines 1" apart and was getting mad because I didn't know why it wasn't getting that shirred look. I made the lines 1/2" instead of 1" and my shirring now looks like actual shirring! Thanks!
The first method doesn't work unless you stretch the elastic thread as you fill the bobin. Of course, do not pull like crazy, but if you don't stretch it a bit as you wind, it just doesn't do the trick, regardless of how close together you sew the rows.
Dalsy Huber I thought so, too. If you aren't stretching the elastic thread and you're just doing a straight stitch, then how would that make shirring? It does't make sense.
Thank you for this. I was looking for a way to shirr with elastic thread without having to change the bobbin tension on my machine or buy a different foot. I have a pfaff ambition essential, I spent good money on this machine and for obvious reasons I don't want to be messing with the bobbin tension.
oh no! The first technique it might be ok but I would experiment. Because the elastic is going under the threads in the second example, I think it hand tying would be best. Just to make sure it's not going to slip out as you stretch it.
I would use the second technique demonstrated and you should be fine to still use the walking foot. :) I have clothes made from stretchy fabric with shirring so I think it'll be ok
The second way of shirring is probably OK for a short length of shirring but I can't imagine using it on long pieces. Plus, it seems to waste a lot of elastic.
Are you talking about the bottom of the leg holes. I've never made them before but it could work. You can probably also just sew narrow elastic to the inside of the leg hole, stretching the elastic as you sew it on and when you finish, it'll cinch up and look gathered. but if you want to add some style then go for shirring. ;)
+Kasey Bella Fox thanks so much! Honestly, I try and remember to take my daily vitamin everyday but I think it's mostly genetics. My mom also has nice nails and so I think we're just lucky. :)
+Professor Pincushion So you are a natural born master sewer AAAND have naturally beautiful nails!! Some people do have all the luck :) Thanx for replying Ms Pincushion.
Thank you!! I'm making a shirt with sheer fabric and I wanted to do a drop waist band. Can you not back stitch this? I'm not sure that I have the dexterity to tie these tiny knots.
Thanks for the video! I have a question, I have been sewing with knit jersey and using a walking foot; can either technique work with a walking foot? Or is this fabric too stretchy and should not be used for shirring? Thanks :-)
more control over the gathers OR if your machine maybe doesn't like using elastic thread in the bobbin. I have not been able to get any shirring using elastic thread in my bobbin and I will try the second method!
I made a dress with an elasticaed waist but I think this would be a nice finish is it possible and would I take waist apart and resew then do 2 rows on bodice and 2 on skirt ......love ur videos they are so clear and I've learned loads from u
I like to hand knot or hand sew to secure the thread because it's neater for the final product. It's one of those little things that helps a project look less home sewn.
First thanks for all the great tutorials. Now I've seen people say wind bobbin loose, slight tension and tight. So confused. I've a drop in bobbin, Husquarna 118. The bobbin is free to rotate and bobbin tension is applied after the bobbin. So if you wind tight surely the bobbin just rotates and relaxes the elastic? Seem to remember on the (not sure what the correct term is) bobbins with removable metal bobbin holder (old singer?) the set up is the same. The bobbin is not what sets tension. With this in mind I had two quick runs. One wound tight and the other loose. Can't see any difference. Thoughts please. Am I missing something? Keep the videos coming! Many thanks
Hi! I have a Husq. Emerald 118 too. Did you solve your issue? I hand whine the elastic thread, no tension just keep it neat, so like not too loose or taught. Drop it into the bobbin case, thread it like any other thread, yes, it will place tension on the elastic but it'll work. I didn't mess with bobbin tension. The tension that I changed, which made a huge difference was the thread tension. I'm dialed in at 5. 4.5 was ok, 6 was too taught. Well, hope this helps.if you haven't found your answer. Happy shirring!!!
Very misleading, time-consuming and plain wrong. You should wind on the machine, NOT by hand. You should adjust your needle tension NOT the bobbin tension. You should reverse at the beginning and end of every row and NOT cut between rows. So instead, sew a couple of stitches in the seam allowance and pivot to get to the next row so that your elastic thread continues throughout the sewing of the rows. This will save time and thread and make the elastic stronger. Finally, even the pressing is wrong. This should be steamed without the weight of the iron pressing down.
if i would add shirring in the back of a dress, how should i connect the skirt to it? should there be also elastic in the skirt top? what about shirring with tunnels? what is the difference? thanks for your video
+Scarlet Butterfly so you're saying, you just want the back of the bodice shirred? You would have to do this before attaching the skirt. Unless the pattern you're using, has been developed with shirring in mind, you'll have to make adjustments to the back bodice pattern piece to make that area larger. If you do it to a back bodice piece without this adjustment, it could end up smaller. Basically, the skirt should fit the bottom of the bodice piece after shirring. Because of the gathering the shirring would have on the bodice, you may want to do a basting stitch on the seam line of the bodice (after shirring, but before skirt is attached) to make it easier when sewing the seam.
+Misha Snowie one idea is to sew elastic to the waistline. Get the elastic the length you want, then stretch it as you sew it on the skirt. When it relaxes, it will gather the fabric and get you the same look but take some of the guess work out of it.
THANK YOU!!!! I re threaded the bobbin a million times and changed the tension in increments on top, on the bottom, got different elastic, different stitch lengths, closer rows, etc! Nothing was able to get my machine to shirr! The second technique is a lifesaver!! And I think it looks better too 🤩
I can always count on you to thoroughly explain a sewing technique in plain language. Thank you so much for your tutorials.
I want to cry!! I was looking for this tutorial in my entire life and finally here it is. Tq! Subscribed immediately
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Thanks! It's comments like this that allow me to continue to add to my nail fund :D
FYI your machines bobbin tension can still be adjusted by loosening that screw very slightly in the bobbin casing in the machine . There are several tutorials here on youtube ..that is how I learned about it. Great tutorial! Love your channel!
I was watching a tutorial on the UA-cam channel "withwendy" and she referred to this video. I used to make sundresses and suntops for my daughter when was little, but I bought preshirred material then. I always wondered how to do this, so I'm glad I got to see your tutorial. Thank you for the very clear and easy instructions. Blessings all!!!!! 💜💜
nice! I'm so glad you found us! :D
Thank you ever so much for your help with this matter because I wanted to sew a dress with whirring but didn't know how to but I prefer the second method over the first.
Mistake shirring
I still cannot get the fabric to gather using the first directions. It just doesn't gather enough BUT I tried your 2nd suggestions by placing the elastic thread in between a zig-zag stitch, worked great!!! You saved my project!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
I'm so glad to hear the second option was the winner for you. I think that's my preference as well!
Now I'm thinking my bobbin thread was not brought up thru the top correctly, I think it works w/ the first instructions now too, TY!!!!!
I've been doing it with the lines 1" apart and was getting mad because I didn't know why it wasn't getting that shirred look. I made the lines 1/2" instead of 1" and my shirring now looks like actual shirring! Thanks!
so glad you go it figured out :)
The first method doesn't work unless you stretch the elastic thread as you fill the bobin. Of course, do not pull like crazy, but if you don't stretch it a bit as you wind, it just doesn't do the trick, regardless of how close together you sew the rows.
Dalsy Huber I thought so, too. If you aren't stretching the elastic thread and you're just doing a straight stitch, then how would that make shirring? It does't make sense.
Beautiful. The second technique is exactly like an embroided smocking. Thanks for this tutorial.
Thank you for this. I was looking for a way to shirr with elastic thread without having to change the bobbin tension on my machine or buy a different foot. I have a pfaff ambition essential, I spent good money on this machine and for obvious reasons I don't want to be messing with the bobbin tension.
oh no! The first technique it might be ok but I would experiment. Because the elastic is going under the threads in the second example, I think it hand tying would be best. Just to make sure it's not going to slip out as you stretch it.
Thank-you.
Since I don't have a machine I'll be attempting to rework tired out gathering by hand. Let's see . . . !
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I have a question, you told us how much fabric to use, but how much elastic do we need?
oh now I see! sherring makes the fabric a bit stitchy! I thought that sherring is another term for gathering! thank you for explaining!
I would use the second technique demonstrated and you should be fine to still use the walking foot. :) I have clothes made from stretchy fabric with shirring so I think it'll be ok
The second way of shirring is probably OK for a short length of shirring but I can't imagine using it on long pieces. Plus, it seems to waste a lot of elastic.
I just love your tutorials, thank you so much
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge this is what I was trying to figure out how to do.
Are you talking about the bottom of the leg holes. I've never made them before but it could work. You can probably also just sew narrow elastic to the inside of the leg hole, stretching the elastic as you sew it on and when you finish, it'll cinch up and look gathered. but if you want to add some style then go for shirring. ;)
Excellent.❤❤😍😍😊😊 I did not know process of Shirring and wanted to know and you taught me thank you
Wow! Your nails are gorgeous & they look natural. How do you keep them strong enough to grow so lovely?
+Kasey Bella Fox thanks so much! Honestly, I try and remember to take my daily vitamin everyday but I think it's mostly genetics. My mom also has nice nails and so I think we're just lucky. :)
+Professor Pincushion So you are a natural born master sewer AAAND have naturally beautiful nails!! Some people do have all the luck :) Thanx for replying Ms Pincushion.
My thoughts exactly! You could be a hand model ;)
Professor Pincushion very! Genetics play a huge part! I take my vitamins and my nails are thin and brittle, so was my Mom's.
Brilliantly explained and shown well . Thank you so much
This is just what I needed thank you
Thank you!! I'm making a shirt with sheer fabric and I wanted to do a drop waist band. Can you not back stitch this? I'm not sure that I have the dexterity to tie these tiny knots.
Such wonderful ideas for tutorials!
Thank you for your tutorial it was very helpful
Thank you so much for the second technique. I was struggling with the first one 😊.
Great video, very helpful! Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I have a question, I have been sewing with knit jersey and using a walking foot; can either technique work with a walking foot? Or is this fabric too stretchy and should not be used for shirring? Thanks :-)
Why would you use the bridging stitch instead of first technique? Like in what type of situation would you choose that technique?
more control over the gathers OR if your machine maybe doesn't like using elastic thread in the bobbin. I have not been able to get any shirring using elastic thread in my bobbin and I will try the second method!
Why i can’t shirr:( the theread didn’t want to stick to the fabric😭😭
Thank you so much! This tutorial really helps xx
Thank you for your well explained lesson👍
Thank you so much! This is so helpful! :)
thank you for sharing maam
I made a dress with an elasticaed waist but I think this would be a nice finish is it possible and would I take waist apart and resew then do 2 rows on bodice and 2 on skirt ......love ur videos they are so clear and I've learned loads from u
Just a quick question, why is it important to hand tie your knots and not backstitch? Just curious. Thanks!
Laura Cairns The elastic thread is too thick and could just slip out with a regular backstitch
I like to hand knot or hand sew to secure the thread because it's neater for the final product. It's one of those little things that helps a project look less home sewn.
First thanks for all the great tutorials. Now I've seen people say wind bobbin loose, slight tension and tight. So confused. I've a drop in bobbin, Husquarna 118. The bobbin is free to rotate and bobbin tension is applied after the bobbin. So if you wind tight surely the bobbin just rotates and relaxes the elastic? Seem to remember on the (not sure what the correct term is) bobbins with removable metal bobbin holder (old singer?) the set up is the same. The bobbin is not what sets tension. With this in mind I had two quick runs. One wound tight and the other loose. Can't see any difference. Thoughts please. Am I missing something? Keep the videos coming! Many thanks
Hi! I have a Husq. Emerald 118 too. Did you solve your issue? I hand whine the elastic thread, no tension just keep it neat, so like not too loose or taught. Drop it into the bobbin case, thread it like any other thread, yes, it will place tension on the elastic but it'll work.
I didn't mess with bobbin tension. The tension that I changed, which made a huge difference was the thread tension. I'm dialed in at 5. 4.5 was ok, 6 was too taught. Well, hope this helps.if you haven't found your answer. Happy shirring!!!
I totally would too, if I knew how to break in. I'm always looking for good excuses for giving up doing the dishes ;)
Super helpful
Great video! Very informative :) thanks!
this vid was so helpful thank you ^__^
Well explained
Thank you
Can we do shirring with a regular foot?
Very misleading, time-consuming and plain wrong. You should wind on the machine, NOT by hand. You should adjust your needle tension NOT the bobbin tension. You should reverse at the beginning and end of every row and NOT cut between rows. So instead, sew a couple of stitches in the seam allowance and pivot to get to the next row so that your elastic thread continues throughout the sewing of the rows. This will save time and thread and make the elastic stronger. Finally, even the pressing is wrong. This should be steamed without the weight of the iron pressing down.
Does shirred fabric lose some of its length as well as width, if so what proportion?
maybe a little but it's definitely not as significant
@@ProfessorPincushion thank you
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What’s the cost of this machine
if i would add shirring in the back of a dress, how should i connect the skirt to it? should there be also elastic in the skirt top? what about shirring with tunnels? what is the difference? thanks for your video
+Scarlet Butterfly so you're saying, you just want the back of the bodice shirred? You would have to do this before attaching the skirt. Unless the pattern you're using, has been developed with shirring in mind, you'll have to make adjustments to the back bodice pattern piece to make that area larger. If you do it to a back bodice piece without this adjustment, it could end up smaller. Basically, the skirt should fit the bottom of the bodice piece after shirring. Because of the gathering the shirring would have on the bodice, you may want to do a basting stitch on the seam line of the bodice (after shirring, but before skirt is attached) to make it easier when sewing the seam.
Wendy sent me. Thank you for your tutorial. 😁
Thanks, Wendy! (I don't know who Wendy is, but she sounds pretty great.) ;)
@@ProfessorPincushion Wendy from the UA-cam Channel withwendy lol...
THANK YOUU
how much does it really srink in, beacouse i need to know to make a fitted dress..
Any advice for shirring a light weight stretchy corduroy? I'd like to make a maternity skirt and would like it to have a whirred waist. :-)
+Misha Snowie one idea is to sew elastic to the waistline. Get the elastic the length you want, then stretch it as you sew it on the skirt. When it relaxes, it will gather the fabric and get you the same look but take some of the guess work out of it.
the 2nd example you did, can this be do e with the elastic in the bobbin
so is this what they do when it comes to bloomers ?
Which sewing machine do u use for the zig zag stitch in the last option.
in this demo, I'm using a husqvarna lily 530. They don't sell that particular model anymore but all husqvaras are great machines.
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Why not use regular thread in your bobbin, so you don't have to waste time hand-winding the stretch thread on the bobbin? This way is a waste of time.
The second technique is way too much work
Sorry..u talking much...I full the pabin