Shirring is formed with multiple rows of gathering and is a decorative way of controlling fullness. Leight weight fabrics are the most appropriate for shirring, they may be either crisp or soft. Voiles, batistes, crepes and jerseys are excellent choices.
In contrast to gathering,in which fullness is controlled within a seam, the fullness in shirring is controlled over a comparatively wide span. Rows of shirring must be straight , parallel and equidistant.