verb
- gathers fabric into parallel rows of stitching to create elastic texture
Usage: sewing
Examples
- She shirrs the fabric at the waistline to create a fitted bodice.
- The seamstress shirrs the sleeves for a puffy effect.
- This technique shirrs the material without using elastic bands.
- The dress pattern requires you to shirr the top section.
- He carefully shirrs the curtain fabric for decorative gathering.