I wondered if anyone had added shirring to the top of a skirt or made the simple elastic skirt with shirring that is a free download at T&TB.
I quite like simple long elasticated skirts, for summer days (how carefree that sounds 
) , but I don't like the bulky bit at the top where the elastic does its job.
So, can an adult wear shirred garments without looking odd and if you have done anything like it does it eliminate the bulk?
It would use a lot less fabric than cutting on the bias, which is what I normally do. I have a few metre lengths of fabric that I could do this with, but that aren't long enough for my bias cut skirts.
Thank you wise people.
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lavendersun · 22/04/2015 06:59
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lucysmam ·
22/04/2015 19:58
I like the idea, I have a shirred skirt upstairs (orange 
) that I wear with a wide belt and vest top in summer.
Suppose the belt adds bulk but the shirring is more comfortable imo than a thick piece of elastic.
Any chance of a linky?
lavendersun ·
23/04/2015 06:43
Orange you say ????
This is where I got the idea from
www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2012/10/how-to-make-elasticated-skirt-guest-post.html
I made a simple elastic waisted skirt the other week. I might add the shirting then if you think it will be ok.
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lavendersun ·
23/04/2015 08:46
I have done it!, 8 rows of shirring. I loved the skirt, just not the sack of potatoes looking waistband.
It worked really well, looks more fitted, am now happy to wear it.
Dh did the school run and I took the opportunity to sew!
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