shirring – The Maker Studio

Hacking Elastic Pants to Make Shirred Shorts

There is nothing like linen when the weather starts heating up. As the seasons changed I realized I tend to gravitate towards the same one pair of shorts I like best, and that just won’t do anymore! I decided to make a pair of neutral linen shorts using this stunning Vivaldi Linen because they will […]

DIY Shirred Bodice Dress Hack

I have been wanting to create a fully shirred bodice for a dress for a while, and when I saw the beautiful Maker Studio Tori Crepe fabric, I knew it would be the perfect time to try it out. To do this hack, I fully shirred two pieces of fabric prior to cutting out my […]

Shirred Shoulder Tie Dress DIY

I made my dream dress with the gorgeous Japanese Sunflower Cotton Crepe fabric and I am completely obsessed! You don’t need a pattern, all you need is a few measurements: Bust Bodice length (roughly from underarms to waist) Waist Skirt length (starting at the waist) Materials: 3-4 metres of a lightweight woven fabric (a rayon, […]