Renata of Eau Claire, WI, is a fantastic fashion sewer and your host here on the Simplicity Pattern Fan Channel. Renata's most recent accomplishment was the
 Red Soirée Dress - Simplicity 2176, and she has some great projects to share.  Renata was featured…See More

Embroidery enthusiasts can gather to share, learn, teach, and chat!Photo left: PinUp Girl Pillow by SusieSee more embroidery photos here and embroidery videos here.  Have fun!See More

Sewing for the home is very rewarding. Share your successes and questions with others who share your enthusiasm!See More

A channel for all, from basic to expert. Offer or ask for tips, advice, whatever you need to keep quilting!   This channel is overseen by community assistant  Karen Pior who created beautiful  the quilt block in the photo to the…See More

Everything sewing! From basic to expert. Offer or ask for tips, advice, whatever you need to keep sewing!See More

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.