Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Before elastic, smocking was commonly used in cuffs, bodices, and necklines in garments where buttons were undesirable.
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Prompted by the longer length tunics that are in style now, this lightweight linen tunic…Continue
Started by Destashification Jan 31, 2015.
I have always enjoyed smocking - something about taking flat fabric and being able to stitch decoratively and functionally at the same time!…Continue
Started by Destashification. Last reply by Jill Dewar Jun 30, 2012.
A smocked bishop dress is a traditional garment for babies and little girls. A bishop dress is a loose fitting, comfortable style dress, and is the easiest smocked garment to construct. SWN…Continue
Tags: tutorial, heirloom, bishop, dress, bishop's
Started by Susan. Last reply by Laurie Anderson Oct 29, 2010.
Stitches labeled as follows:A-cable stitchB-stem stitchC-outline stitchD-cable floweretteE-wave stitchF-honeycomb stitchG-surface honeycomb stitchH-trellis stitchI-vandyke stitchJ-buillion…Continue
Tags: surface, honeycomb, trellis, vandyke, buillion
Started by Susan. Last reply by annamc Jun 13, 2009.
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