Fabric smocking is the gathering of fabric so as to make it fit snugly to the body. It was smocking that used to be done before elastic was employed, which was as much as creating a gather on the ...

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 ...

Smocking is a beautiful and intricate embroidery technique that creates texture and gathers in fabric. Often used for heirloom clothing, decorative pillows, and home decor, this historic method adds ...

I used to love crafts and painting when I was young. Then my attention turned to fabric and there was no looking back. For me, nothing even comes closer to fabric and sewing in exploring creativity.

When it comes to the art of smocking, the choice of fabric is far more than a mere backdrop-it is the very canvas that shapes the texture, drape, and durability of the finished piece. Cotton, linen, ...

-Helen Lively- English smocking isn’t just for sweet little girl dresses. Smocking, embroidery stitches on pleated fabric, can have varied decorative and practical applications. Learn this timehonored ...

You may be familiar with origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, but chances are you haven’t come across smocking. This technique refers to the way fabric can be bunched by stitches, often made in ...

-Helen Lively- Learn basic English smocking and make a beautiful bonnet to grace baby’s sweet head. Smocking is the application of embroidery stitches on pleated fabric. Students will work on a ...

Q: I am interested in learning more about smocking. I know the basics, but is there a local sewing group that could help me hone my craft? – L.C., Newport News A: Smocking is an old form of hand ...