The Design Mabel by Tilly and the Buttons is a dreamy dress or blouse with shirred waist and cuffs. Learn to sew shirring with the step-by-step guide, plus a free video tutorial by Tilly if you need extra help.
Flirty, square-shaped elasticated neckline
Full- or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirred cuff with frill hem
Voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders
Front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties
Blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline
Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse
Recommended Fabrics Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.
Notions and Supplies
Fabric
Matching thread
1.5m (1¾yd) x 8-10mm (⅜in) wide elastic
1-2 spools of shirring elastic (elasticated thread)
