Craft smock

Learn machine smocking techniques you can do with your sewing machine in this expert guide from Lorna Knight.

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In portraits gollars can be found during the first third of the 16th century. Most people think about the round type of gollars that you wear on top of you clothing when they hear the term. But there are another type that is common too, the undergollar, made of linen, I have been writing about it before. Often you might dont even understand that its what you are seeing in a portrait, it might look like her shirt. But to few pleats might be a sign, or in this case, to many...or something like…

Shirring is an old technique, I know. (Shirring and smocking aren’t actually originally done with elastic…..but it sure makes things easier. And faster.) Sometimes I assume everyone knows how to do it. But then I get another email asking how to shir (or smock) fabric. So it reminds me I shouldn’t assume…………..because it is …

How to read the smocking graph and center your design on the fabric.

An interesting question came up last week in a pleater class. How do I know how much fabric I need to be able to smock something? My first instinct was to respond at least 3 times fullness. But with a moment's though I knew that isn’t true for every fabric. Whether you are smocking or just gathering fabric for regular sewing you might be interested in these findings. You see the thinner (or finer) the fabric the finer the pleats so the more you need. Conversely, the thicker the fabric the…

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Get Creative with White Smocked Bubble Gauze FabricElevate your sewing projects with our White Smocked Bubble Gauze Fabric Made with 100% cotton, this fabric is perfect for creating lightweight and breathable garments for any season The unique smocked bubble texture adds a touch of whimsy and dimension to any design Whether you're making a flowy summer dress or a cozy blanket, this fabric is versatile and easy to work withCaring for your fabric is a breeze Simply machine wash gentle cold…