Okay... here we go... let’s smock! This is part 2 of my pleating and smocking tutorial. Part 1, which explains how to hand-pleat fabric, can be found here. Smocking is very simple once you get a few basic rules straight....

While teaching smocking recently, I had several questions about pleating and smocking on Silk Dupinioni. Silk pleats and smocks beautifully...

The pleater I am using is called the Sally Stanley Smocking pleater. I purchased it second hand and sadly they do not manufacture these pleaters anymore. You can purchase new pleaters from Read Pleaters. Follow me Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/softenstudio Instagram @soften_studio

I do a lot of embroidery, but I rarely consider methods that go beyond the usual hand-stitches on flat surfaces. That's why I find these hand-pleating and

5 Tips to help pleat multiple items efficiently for smocking.

Blocking a dress before cutting helps to set the pleats, establish the centerline and enable the piece to be accurately cut.

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

English smocking is embroidery on pleated fabric. A delightful way of adding decorative stitches to a garment and at the same time creating some elasticity a...

In the ateliers, savoir-faire is in a perpetual state of evolution. And so the smocking that is in the Autumn-Winter 2022-2023 Haute Couture... |...

I worked on this linen tunic for almost a week and a half. My sewing mojo has felt a little off lately, so I decided I wanted to try some...

Adorable younger girls dresses in styles... This pretty smock dress is ideal for energetic tots and allows you to work on your shirring and embroidery skills...

In this article you will find a simple step-by-step guide for sewing different pin tucks.

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Pintucks are a great way to add texture and interest to fabric without going overboard. It's a subtle embellishment that is fairly simple to sew. … More

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