Smocking and shirring
Smocking and shirring gather fabric into stretchy, textured panels: the signature of peasant tops, sundresses and tiered maxis.
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- Elastic shirring
- Rows of elastic thread in the bobbin create a stretchy gathered panel.
- Hand smocking
- Decorative stitches over pleated fabric, for heirloom detail.
- Smocked bodices and cuffs
- Fit a range of sizes with one panel.
Best for
- Sundresses and tiered maxis
- Peasant blouses
- Easy-fit resort pieces
What to specify
- Panel size and number of rows
- Relaxed and stretched measurements
- Elastic quality
- Fabric weight (lighter fabrics shir best)
Smocking and shirring, answered.
- How is a shirred bodice sized?
- By its relaxed and stretched measurements. We agree both on the sample so the fit works across your size range.
You bring the vision.
We'll make it real.
Send a tech pack, sketch or idea with the quantity you need. You'll get costing and a sampling plan.