Shirring: meaning, definitions and examples

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shirring

 

[ หˆสƒษชrษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sewing technique

Shirring is a sewing technique used to gather fabric by sewing parallel rows of stitching. This creates a series of soft, ruffled pleats that can add decorative flair and texture to garments. It is commonly used in blouses, dresses, and skirts to create a fitted look.

Synonyms

gathering, pleating, ruffling.

Examples of usage

  • She added shirring to the waist of the dress.
  • Shirring gives the top a more feminine silhouette.
  • Many tutorials explain the process of shirring fabric.
  • The skirt was beautifully adorned with shirring details.
Context #2 | Verb

sewing technique

To shir is an action in sewing where the fabric is gathered tightly through the use of stitches. This technique is often employed to create a decorative effect or to fit the fabric more snugly to the body.

Synonyms

gather, pleat, ruffle.

Examples of usage

  • She shirred the fabric to fit her waist.
  • He learned how to shir the cloth before assembly.
  • They decided to shir the curtains for a better fit.
  • The designer suggested shirring the fabric for texture.

Translations

Translations of the word "shirring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fruncido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Raffung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑั–ั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒผใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fronce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fruncido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burgu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์…”๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุงุนูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™asenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zberanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่คถ็šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gubanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบlling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฟะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buruลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fruncido

Etymology

The term 'shirring' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the word 'shirr', which means to gather or to tuck. The sewing practice itself has roots in traditional garment construction and has evolved over the centuries to enhance visual appeal and provide better fitting. Shirring can be traced back to the 16th century, where it became popular in women's fashion, particularly in bodices and skirts. The technique utilized simple gathering stitches to create intricate patterns on fabric, which were often seen in various cultural garments worldwide. As clothing styles evolved, so did shirring, adapting to new fabrics and patterns, making it a staple technique in modern sewing and fashion design.