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How to Smock with Elastic Thread

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 …

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Eshyah Ogen on Instagram: "Tap for a history lesson 👇 Smocking is an old English technique that was developed around the 15th century. Originally, it was used as a practical stitch to give structure and elasticity to the simple-cut, woven garments of the period, as well as giving labour workers better movement in their clothes. The name Smock comes from the garments it was used on, and thus the name stuck with the stitch. Later, smocking acquired a more decorative nature, on cuffs, neck lines, waist lines and more. The hight of its popularity came with the 18th and 19th century, but continued being a decorative detail all the way up to the 1970s. #sewing #sewingreels #smocking #slowfashion #fashion #fashiondesigner #fashionhistory #sewingtutorial" How To Do Smocking Tutorials, Hand Smocking Tutorial, Diy Smock, Honeycomb Smocking, Woven Garments, Smocking Fashion, Pleats Techniques, English Smocking, Smocking Designs
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How To Do Smocking Tutorials

Eshyah Ogen on Instagram: "Tap for a history lesson 👇 Smocking is an old English technique that was developed around the 15th century. Originally, it was used as a practical stitch to give structure and elasticity to the simple-cut, woven garments of the period, as well as giving labour workers better movement in their clothes. The name Smock comes from the garments it was used on, and thus the name stuck with the stitch. Later, smocking acquired a more decorative nature, on cuffs, neck…

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Picture Smocking is creating a smocked design by stacking the cable stitch one on top of another to create a solid swath of color. The resulting design forms a recognizable object or "picture." Here are 10 tips to help perfect your picture smocking. Bird Smocking Plate, Christmas Smocking Plates Free, How To Smock Fabric, Smocking Patterns Tutorials, Hand Smocking Tutorial, Heirloom Embroidery, English Smocking, Heirloom Stitching, Smock Pattern
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10 Tips for Beautiful Picture Smocking

Picture Smocking is creating a smocked design by stacking the cable stitch one on top of another to create a solid swath of color. The resulting design forms a recognizable object or "picture." Here are 10 tips to help perfect your picture smocking.

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