Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shirr
Verb
/ʃɪr/
Definition
To gather fabric or material into folds or tucks.
Examples
- The dressmaker decided to shirr the sleeves for a more elegant look.
- To create a softer appearance, she chose to shirr the edges of the curtain fabric.
- In her sewing tutorial, she explained how to shirr the waistline of a skirt.
Meaning
Shirr refers to the act of gathering fabric along a seam with stitches, creating a ruffled effect.
Synonyms
- Gather
- Ruffle
- Pucker
