In casket interior terminology, which term describes a gathered interior produced by stitching with a sewing machine?

• A. Tufted interior
• B. Pleated interior
• C. Shirred
• D. Quilted interior

Answer: (C)

Shirred interiors are formed when fabric is gathered by stitching with a sewing machine, creating a soft, puckered texture. The machine stitches along rows and, as the thread is tightened, the fabric bunches together into multiple small folds or ruffles. This produces the characteristic gathered look across the interior surface, offering fullness without adding separate padding.

This differs from tufted interiors, which pull fabric toward decorative buttons or knots to create small, cushioned dimples; pleated interiors, which have sharp, evenly spaced folds; and quilted interiors, which layer fabric with padding and stitch through all layers in a decorative pattern.