Hand Smocking
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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Keryl Thomas
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Keryl Thomas commented on the group 'Hand Smocking'
I have been a hand smocker for years and taught some classes in South Africa. I am especially proud of three little flower girl dresses smocked on cream broiderie anglaise fabric. so the little girls were able to wear the dresses as party dresses. I…
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- About Me:
- Born in Western Australia - lived in South Africa for 27 years. Three married daughters - five grandchildren
- What type of sewing do you enjoy?
- garment, upholstery, cross stitch, embroidery
- What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
- Elna
- What brands of patterns have you tried?
- Simplicity
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- At 7:38pm on November 26, 2008,
Car said… - Hi Keryl, I just joined Sew Whats New. Where in WA do you live? Are you in Perth? I live in Perth and I am looking for a sewing group close by...Do you know of any? Thanks
- At 2:03am on September 12, 2008,
okanog said… - Hello Keryl Welcome to Sew What's New!
I have been a member for a short time but did start a group called Home Decor - Hope to see you a post from you!
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