Material is gathered into lines, for decorative effect.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A decorative effect created by material being gathered into lines.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Decorative technique obtained by making multiple rows of gathering.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Gathered fabric treatment accomplished by sliding a curtain through a rod pocket. The rod is smaller than the fabric width. The wider the fabric in comparison to the rod, the greater the fullness.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A method of gathering wide fabric along both long sides to create a soft effect. Often used to emphasize the curve of a sofa or other upholstered piece.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Gathering of material usually used for figure enhancement.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A decorative effect obtained by gathering a section of material into parallel rows.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Shirring refers to a gathered effect in the fabric created when a curtain rod smaller than the fabric is slid through a rod pocket.