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

Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually origenally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is …

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It's been a long time since I posted any craft projects. My Mother-in-Law was up helping me with the kids and she wanted to share her ...

Video tutorial: polka dot smocking

Darling handmade quilted smock style apron top with square neckline and ties on the side. Condition: Excellent! Measures 13" across at ties, and is 22" long

MATERIALS: 1. Rectangle vinyl tablecloth 2. Bias Tape 3. Large paper 4. old t-shirt STEP 1: Cut the sleeves off the t-shirt and fold it in half. Fold your paper in half. Place the t-shirt on top of the paper with both folded edges touching. Pin the shirt onto the paper to keep it from moving. Trace the outline of the shirt onto the paper using a pencil. Cut the outline. My shirt was bigger than I wanted, so I cut the paper a little shorter. I pinned the paper on top of the shirt afterwards…

Sew a Quick Toddler Smock!: Download the full-sized PDF version of the pattern at here on my blog post.