Get ready for all the compliments with this dreamy dress or blouse with shirred waist and cuffs. Learn to sew shirring with the step-by-step guide, plus a free video tutorial by Tilly if you need extra help.
Flirty, square-shaped elasticated neckline
Full- or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirred cuff with frill hem
Voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders
Front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties
Blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline
Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse
SKILL LEVEL - Improver
SIZE RANGE -UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS- Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.
SUPPLIES
Fabric
Matching thread
1.5m (1¾yd) x 8-10mm (⅜in) wide elastic
1-2 spools of shirring elastic (elasticated thread)
2 x safety pins
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Delivery Info:
I always aim to dispatch by the next working day.
Standard delivery is Royal Mail 2nd Class and typically takes 2-4 working days. If you need it sooner or require tracked delivery please see the other delivery options.
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