How to sew with Shirring Elastic | DIY Smocked Peasant blouse | Beginner Friendly Shirr Tutorial

Shirring fabric is a cute, easy fitting method perfect for beginner sewing! In this tutorial I'll show you the basics of getting a neat, reliable shirring method with some easy tricks. Once you get the hang of using this elasticated bobbin thread you'll be hacking patterns all the time for a more flexible fit. Also, this top started as a valance sheet! No pattern needed, make this with just basic body measurements you can take yourself. #sewing #howtoshirr #shirring #shirringfabric Materials used: Shirring Elastic Thread https://amzn.to/47779Fd Links to videos mentioned: Zippered Tote Bag Sewing Pattern Seam finishes    • 10 easy ways to finish your seams and prev...   Skip ahead: 0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Preparing the bodice sections 6:06 - How to do Shirring, including machine settings 11:53 - Making the sleeves 19:56 - Making a rolled baby hem 21:41 - Shirring the sleeve cuff 24:45 - The Reveal ===================== DON'T FORGET to like and subscribe to my channel if you want to continue to learn to sew, improve your sewing techniques and be updated on new sewing tutorials.    / @elfiesew   At Elfie sew we believe everyone is capable of learning new skills no matter their previous education or experience. All you need is some motivation and a little time to get it wrong, till you eventually get it right. ====================== The list below contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, I may receive a commission. Tools in my Sewing Atelier include: Pfaff Creative 1.5 Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/3eNn8lF Brother 2140D Overlocker https://amzn.to/3ySBWqc Electric Height Adjustable Desk https://amzn.to/3KCxocr Wool Pressing Matt https://amzn.to/3EVEkQS Guttermann Sewing Machine Thread https://amzn.to/3Vy8cIK A1 cutting matt https://amzn.to/3DayCJk Pressing ham https://amzn.to/3MN9qfl Pattern Master https://amzn.to/3DYrdxd Paper roll https://amzn.to/3T1fWjV Glass head dressmaking pins https://amzn.to/3Wr3j4P Wrist Pin cushion https://amzn.to/3h6Iawv Quilting Clips https://amzn.to/3Ul1SD5 Clapper https://amzn.to/3UiwZiy Carbon Paper https://amzn.to/3t2sFZ3 Zipper pull Set https://amzn.to/3koHJ2C Continuous Zipper tape https://amzn.to/3kqHAM9