{"product_id":"economy-shirring-elastic-white","title":"Economy Shirring Elastic - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eShirring elastic for gathering, crimping and smocking.  Can also be knitted into welts for added elasticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent: 36% polyurethane and 64% polyester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2883173138948091858\"\u003eShirring elastic is a thin stretchy cord used to crreate gathered, elasticated effect on garments.  Use it on necklines, waistbands or cuffs, or even full bodices for your favourite shirred sundress look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2883173138948088903\"\u003eTo use it with a sewing machine, use a standard thread as your top thread in the needle and hand wind the shirring elastic onto the bobbin with a not too loose not too tight tension. Increase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2883173138948090044\"\u003eyour stitch length and increase your tension (you may need to experiment to get it just right), and sew rows of stitches to your project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2883173138948090044\"\u003eOnce you're finished sewing all your lines, use your iron to apply steam to the fabric to make the elastic contract, creating a tight, figure hugging result (this is my favourite part - it's so satisfying!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Eternal Maker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57371946058103,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/6259\/1321\/files\/IMG-7885.jpg?v=1786564707","url":"https:\/\/eternalmaker.com\/products\/economy-shirring-elastic-white","provider":"The Eternal Maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}