I have always been fascinated by smocking done on my girls’ dresses and always thought it is too difficult to do. Realistically it is a little bit difficult to do than other embroidery work but the ...

The first step is to choose your fabric wisely. Smocking works best on fabrics that are lightweight, soft, and pliable, such as cotton, linen, silk, or chiffon. Avoid fabrics that are too thick, stiff ...