Shirred Summer Dress Tutorial
Simple sew zero waste make.
Have you ever fancied trying shirring but thought it looked too difficult? Well this is your sign to give it a go! Shirring is actually super simple and can be used on a variety of projects including dresses, skirts and tops. This tutorial will show you how to make a really simple but super pretty summer dress and the best part is it is a zero waste make!
Shirred Dress Video Tutorial
Things you will need to make this lovely shirred dress.
This beautiful dress will make a great addition to your summer wardrobe. Choose a lovely lightweight fabric to stay cool on those warm days!
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Tex Ex 2575 Daisy Field Viscose Crepe
£8.50 / MetreThis lovely new collection of 100% viscose fabrics are ideal for any summer dressmaking projects. Its composition gives its a light, soft and floaty feel but for a viscose this fabric isn't overly fluid, but has a lovely soft drape that will make it easy to sew and beautiful to wear.
Free samples available.
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Shirring Elastic white
£1.30This thread is used to create shirring on fabric. Watch our tutorial on making a shirred dress to see it in action!
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Tex Ex 2839 Bold Zig Zag Rainbow
NEW£10.00 / MetreThis lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It is a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be perfect for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too.
We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs.
This cotton is 146gsm.
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Tex Ex 2843 Funky Floral Multi
NEW£10.00 / MetreThis lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It is a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be perfect for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too.
We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs.
This cotton is 146gsm.
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Tex Ex 2842 Cottage Garden Autumn
NEW£10.00 / MetreThis lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It is a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be perfect for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too.
We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs.
This cotton is 146gsm.
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Tex Ex 2841 English Garden Sky
NEW£10.00 / MetreThis lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It is a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be perfect for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too.
We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs.
This cotton is 146gsm.
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Tex Ex 2840 Tulip Field Multi
NEW£10.00 / MetreThis lovely 100% printed cotton fabric is perfect for a whole range of dressmaking projects. It is a soft but crisp cotton with a nice drape that would be perfect for dresses, blouses and gathered skirts as well as use in craft projects too.
We have a huge range of cotton dress fabrics at Textile Express and free samples are available on all of our designs.
This cotton is 146gsm.
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W50 Woven Rainbow Stripe Multi
NEW£9.00 / MetreThis lovely vibrant woven stripe is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains.
Free samples available. Weight: 200gsm.
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W48 Summer Tartan Multi
NEW£9.00 / MetreThis lovely vibrant woven tartan is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. Made from 100% cotton the fabric will be breathable and cool to wear but will also wash well if you decided to make soft furnishings such as a tablecloth or napkins.
Free samples available. Weight: 135gsm.
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W47 Rainbow Tartan Multi
NEW£9.00 / MetreThis lovely vibrant woven tartan is perfect for dressmaking, craft, soft furnishings and lightweight curtains. Made from 100% cotton the fabric will be breathable and cool to wear but will also wash well if you decided to make soft furnishings such as a tablecloth or napkins.
Free samples available. Weight: 135gsm.