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3.3.1

Lay the fabric flat.

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3.3.2

Measure and draw parallel lines over the desired shirred section. These lines are typically 1 cm (1/2") apart, but whatever you choose, you should be consistent.

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3.3.3

Here are my finished lines I will be shirring.

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3.3.4

Wind the bobbin by hand, securing the starting end of the elastic.

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3.3.5

Keep a relaxed tension without being too loose or tight and stop winding once the elastic is flush with the edge of the bobbin.

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3.3.6

Cut the elastic free.

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3.3.7

Trim the hanging threads, ensuring nothing will get caught in the bobbin holder.

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3.3.8

Insert the bobbin and set the machine to a straight stitch.

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3.3.9

Hold the trailing top thread and turn the handwheel a full cycle to gently bring the elastic thread out from the stitch plate.

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3.3.10

Pull the bobbin thread out 10cm (4”).

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3.3.11

Place your fabric under the needle right side facing up, lower the presser foot, and backstitch before sewing along the first line marking.

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3.3.12

Begin sewing, guiding the material as you sew.

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3.3.13

At the end of the stitch, backstitch and pull the fabric away from the machine to snip the threads.

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3.3.14

Sew along the next line marking, continuing to backstitch at the beginning and end of each stitch.

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3.3.15

Trim all the excess threads as you sew each line.

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3.3.16

Keep the materials as flat as possible as you sew as to not sew over any folds in the material.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.3.17

Once you’ve reached the end of the shirred area, back stitch and free the material from the machine.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.3.18

Press the garment lightly with an iron after all the stitches are complete for an even and tight shirr.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.3.19

You will see your shirred area shrink slighting once ironed.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.3.20

Front of shirred material.

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