This video tutorial shows how to hand pleat fabric for smocking and provides several reasons why you may choose to hand pleat.

Okay... so we're gonna hand pleat some fabric in preparation to smock. At least, we're gonna discuss it. Where ever it may go from there nobody really knows. First, let me start at the beginning with some background and terminology....

Smocks have a long and diverse history. This exhibition will explore some of the sixty-three smocks held in the MERL's collection

milkmaid smock light blue linen smock blouse with 3/4 front button placket closure, hand embroidered english smocking on the chest, back and sleeves with custom embroidery on the collar and each side of the smocking panels. hand embroidered buttonholes with antique shell buttons made in the kent countryside

Introduction Embroidered pleat-work (smocking) and what “appears” to be honeycomb smocking was a common element in garb and aprons of the 15th and 16th centuries in Germany (see my hone…

Smocking for adults is simple with these 5 patterns.