Smocking is a needlework technique in which fabric is stitched into three dimensional details. Learn one stitch with this smocking tutorial.

I've seen some questions in various Facebook groups asking how to achieve nice flat threads when smocking. So while I was working on a dress for my granddaug

Smocking, Heirloom, and Classic Sewing in Australia. Patterns, fabric, trims, notions, ready-to-smock, books, and magazines and more.

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Printable PDF: la-dollce-vita.com/patterns/playsmock.pdf I've also added instructions Playing with Photoshop today. I still have yet to figure out an efficient way to draw in the seam allowances. Generally I use 0.5cm seam allowances (a little less than 1/4")

Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…

Eshyah Ogen on Instagram: "Tap for a history lesson 👇 Smocking is an old English technique that was developed around the 15th century. Originally, it was used as a practical stitch to give structure and elasticity to the simple-cut, woven garments of the period, as well as giving labour workers better movement in their clothes. The name Smock comes from the garments it was used on, and thus the name stuck with the stitch. Later, smocking acquired a more decorative nature, on cuffs, neck…

Fawn & Freda on Instagram: "Smocking panels for one of the children's dresses in our new SS24 Collection launching next week. (Minus some very tedious parts like threading 25 needles in the pleating machine..) . . . . #fawnandfreda #summerdresses #smocking #handsmocked #handembroidery #handmadeclothing #heirloomsewing #childrensclothing #ss24 #organickidswear #ethicalchildrenswear #organicfashion #ethicalmanufacturing #britishmanufacturing #slowfashion #childrensclothing #textileart"

Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally 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 …