Smocking baby

An updated list of free geometric smocking designs.

When I first learned to smock I remember being taught about blocking, having no understanding of what I was doing and then assuming that smocking was too hard for me. This prevented me from smockin…

So, you've blocked your piece and are ready to begin smocking! Go to my Picture Smocking Unraveled-Part 1 to block your piece. There is still a little "prep" work to be done to ensure "picture perfect" picture smocking. (hehe love the pun?) Next you need to secure the holding row on the top. If you're doing an insert you can either remove from the board and smock the holding row or leave it on to make sure you don't pull the stitches too tight and draw up the pleats. I recommend leaving the…

Hand Smocked Dress - Embroidered Smocking for Sewing Projects

Susan puts the finishing touches on the Mary De with Smocked Insertion in this video. Just as cute from the front or the back, you will love this dress on he...

Learn how to do smocking with easy photos and instructions. Learn pleating for smocking & embroidery stitches. Easy tutorial for beginners.

Discover traditional, high-quality clothing from Pepa & Co for girls aged 6months - 3years. Our classic looks feature quintessentially British designs; including handsmocked dresses, cosy knitwear and leather Mary-Janes.

Learn how to smock adorable baby socks. This free smocked socks tutorial will show you step by step how to do that. Submitted by our readers.

In this blog post I explain how to use a Bishop Pattern to create a sleeveless bishop. This dress ties at the shoulders and would be considered expert to intermediate level sewing. Knowledge of smo…