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Technically speaking, I found that the stretch and recovery in shirring can be adjusted largely through thread tension, stitch length, and the number of rows of shirring.
Match the weight of your thread to the weight of your fabric. If you are sewing with a medium-weight fabric, chances are an all-purpose thread will do the trick.
The truth is that it all depends on the sewing machine and its tension.
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