{"id":187078,"date":"2022-04-15T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T04:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/striped-fabrics-how-to-create-shirring-with-elastic-thread\/"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:26:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:26:52","slug":"striped-fabrics-how-to-create-shirring-with-elastic-thread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katia.com\/blog\/en\/striped-fabrics-how-to-create-shirring-with-elastic-thread\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create shirring with elastic thread on our most summery striped Fabrics: Nautic Stripes and Nautic Double Stripes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The summer is coming and striped fabrics<\/strong> are a must in our wardrobe, a print that never goes out of fashion and is always on trend<\/u><\/em>. Create spring and summer<\/em> clothes with a nautical inspired print <\/strong>using our Fabrics: Nautic Stripes<\/strong><\/a> and Nautic Double Stripes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sew elegant and trendy designs such as dresses, tops and shorts<\/u><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Some of these summer clothes are gathered at, for example, the waist, back or sleeves. One way to do this is with elastic shirring<\/em>, moreover is very easy and useful sewing technique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In addition, we share a step-by-step tutorial on how to create shirring with elastic thread<\/strong> use our most summery striped fabrics<\/u><\/em>: Nautic Stripes Cotton and Nautic Double Stripes Cotton<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Stripes fabrics by Katia Fabrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Nautic line<\/strong> is composed of four cotton-based, <\/strong>soft and stretchy fabrics with a crumpled effect<\/em>. It is the perfect fabric to create, for example, comfortable spring-summer<\/strong> clothes for the whole family.<\/p>\n

This fabric is BCI certified<\/strong> (Better Cotton Initiative) and aims to transform cotton production worldwide<\/strong>, most importantly, it addresses environmentally friendly cotton production<\/strong> by mitigating the negative effects of cotton cultivation and processing, resulting in better sustainable cotton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Take out your sewing machine create, with these striped fabrics, for example, all kind of summer outfits and complements<\/em> with our sewing pattern magazines<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nautic Double Stripes Cotton<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nautic Double Stripes Cotton<\/a> is a striped fabric with a nautical-inspired print for summer looks<\/strong>. It\u00b4s available in two colours: yellow stripes<\/strong><\/a> and navy blue stripes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Nautic Double Stripes Cotton<\/a> is very versatile<\/strong> fabric for summer accessories, for instance, sew such as scarves, towels, etc. Sew elegant and trendy designs such as dresses, tops and shorts<\/u><\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Por example, sew these lovely, comfy overalls with the Little size sewing pattern<\/strong><\/a>. You can find it in the Essence Spring-Summer 22<\/em><\/a> pattern magazine.<\/p>\n

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Nautic Stripes Cotton<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nautic Stripes Cotton<\/strong><\/a> is a vertical striped fabric in two colours, red stripes<\/a> or anthracite grey<\/a> stripes. A nautical-inspired fabric, however revamped for a casual style<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This fabrics it,s composition with 1% elastane, and its crinkled effect, therefore is ideal for sewing comfortable and elegant clothes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In the Essence Spring-Summer 22<\/em><\/a> magazine you find the pattern and sewing instructions for this beautiful dress with straps<\/a>, elastic shirring on the back and midi length.<\/p>\n

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How to create shirring with elastic thread with our Stripes Fabrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In today\u00b4s mini tutorial<\/strong> you will learn how to create an elastic gathering with elastic thread<\/strong>. It\u2019s a quick and easy technique that\u2019s really popular in women\u2019s wear right now.<\/p>\n

All you need is your nautical-inspired striped fabric<\/em>, elastic thread<\/strong> that you can find in any haberdashery and your sewing machine<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

You get a shirring effect with Elastic that you will only see on the reverse side of the fabric<\/u>. This technique is very useful to adjust the back of a dress, the waist of a skirt or different sleeves.\u00a0<\/p>\n