1. gathered into small folds or pleats by means of parallel threads
Usage: sewing; fashion

1. past tense and past participle of shirr: to gather fabric into small folds or pleats
Usage: sewing

Examples

• The dress featured a shirred bodice that created an elegant fitted look.
• She shirred the fabric at the waistline to add texture to the skirt.
• The curtains had a shirred top that allowed them to hang in graceful folds.
• The seamstress carefully shirred the elastic waistband.
• His shirt had shirred sleeves that gave it a vintage appearance.
• The designer shirred the silk to create interesting visual texture.