Shirring (Overlapping on Muslin)

Technique: Shirring (Overlapping on Muslin)

Materials: Cotton muslin

Spacing/Size:

Gathering Methods: Parallel rows of machine stitching pulled to gather (longest stitch length), Only pull bobbin thread

Anchoring methods: Tightly pulled thread is enough to secure samples

Notes and Reflections: Advantages, Disadvantages, Ideas, Evaluations

These samples demonstrate shirring on muslin and demonstrate experimentation with overlapping shirring

Advantages:

• Muslin allows for easy pulling of the threads and decreases breakage

Disadvantages:

• Requires patience to not break the bobbin thread used to gather

• Difficult to finish the edges gathering without breakage

Ideas for Exploration:

• Use stronger thread (nylon)