Hand smocking

Free book download of the Paragon Smocking Book number 2. Includes instructions for 8 smocking stitches and 14 project ideas on how to use them.

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

milkmaid smock light blue linen smock blouse with 3/4 front button placket closure, hand embroidered english smocking on the chest, back and sleeves with custom embroidery on the collar and each side of the smocking panels. hand embroidered buttonholes with antique shell buttons made in the kent countryside

Fawn & Freda | Smocking panels for one of the children's dresses in our new SS24 Collection launching next week. (Minus some very tedious parts like... | Instagram

Gracie on Instagram: "So I have a vision. Bu I’ve just come to realise it is going to take a lot longer to come to fruition. Luckily, the dress that I am planning for this honeycomb smocked silk organza isn’t needed until November! Have you ever tried hand smocking before? Silk organza from @wearethefabricstore ✨ Purple dots: marked with an air erasable pen from @lincraft 🖊 #slowfashion #couturefashion #handmadefashion #derbyday #handsewing #millenialsewing"

Do Smocking

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…

Our Albetta Coral Smock Gauze Dress is a brand-new addition to our Autumn-Winter collection! Fully lined and made in a delightful terracotta coral gauze, our beautiful Hand Smocked Dress is complete with intricate floral embroidery. A perfect heirloom piece for those late autumn months, which can be paired with our adorable Pointelle t-shirt for longevity in the winter. Our Albetta Coral Smock Gauze Dress is made from 100% cotton Gauze. Machine washable at 30 C.

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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"

Learn how to easily incorporate this trendy embellishment.

[this week’s smocking, silk on ecru cotton]