Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shirring
noun
/ˈʃɪrɪŋ/
Definition
Shirring is a sewing technique used to gather fabric, creating a series of soft pleats.
Examples
- The dress featured delicate shirring along the bodice, enhancing its feminine silhouette.
- She learned how to create shirring on her sewing machine for her next project.
- The curtains had beautiful shirring that allowed for an elegant drape.
Meaning
In fashion and textile design, shirring adds a decorative touch to garments and can provide stretchability and shape.
Synonyms
- Gathering
- Ruching
- Pleating
