{"product_id":"shirring-elastic-white-20m","title":"Shirring Elastic - White (20m)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=F28N3T9]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"F28N3T9\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 0.75mm white shirring elastic is the perfect addition to any sewing kit! Whether you're adding stretch to waistbands, crafting beautiful smocked details, or reinforcing cuffs and welts, this durable elastic ensures a smooth and even gather every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s ideal for both hand and machine sewing—simply wind it onto the bobbin and let your sewing machine do the magic! With 20 metres per roll, you’ll have plenty to experiment with, making it perfect for dressmaking, kids’ clothes, and creative embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHints \u0026amp; Tips for Machine Shirring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse in the Bobbin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wind the shirring elastic onto your bobbin without stretching it, then load it into your machine as usual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoosen Your Tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce your upper thread tension slightly to allow the elastic to gather the fabric evenly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonger Stitch Length: \u003c\/strong\u003eSet your stitch length to around 3-4mm for the best shirring effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam for Extra Gather:\u003c\/strong\u003e After sewing, lightly steam the fabric with an iron (without pressing down) to tighten up the gathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Truro Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881099620699,"sku":"9317385003122","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0285\/0395\/files\/shirring-elastic-white-20m-truro-fabrics.webp?v=1778752828","url":"https:\/\/trurofabrics.com\/products\/shirring-elastic-white-20m","provider":"Truro Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}