Hand smocking

Smocking is a needlework technique in which fabric is stitched into three dimensional details. Learn one stitch with this smocking tutorial.

Learn how to do arrow smocking with this arrow smocking tutorial from Debbie Shore

Smocking is a needlework technique in which fabric is stitched into three dimensional details. Learn one stitch with this smocking tutorial.

I thought that I would show how I make honeycomb smocking, the technique I used while smocking the leather belt thing.

milkmaid smock light blue linen smock blouse with 3/4 front button placket closure, hand embroidered english smocking on the chest, back and sleeves with custom embroidery on the collar and each side of the smocking panels. hand embroidered buttonholes with antique shell buttons made in the kent countryside

Hand sewn medieval apron with honeycomb smock. The stitches are made with linen thread and the apron is fully hand sewn. Approximate measurements: - Width on the top: 35-40 cm - Width on bottom: 90-100 cm - Length: 70-90 cm - Length of ties: 200 cm If you want a specific measurement you can contact me or leave a note when placing your order. Please, have in mind that this is a fully handmade product and therefore there can be variations in shape and color on the finished product.

Fawn & Freda on Instagram: "Smocking panels for one of the children's dresses in our new SS24 Collection launching next week. (Minus some very tedious parts like threading 25 needles in the pleating machine..) . . . . #fawnandfreda #summerdresses #smocking #handsmocked #handembroidery #handmadeclothing #heirloomsewing #childrensclothing #ss24 #organickidswear #ethicalchildrenswear #organicfashion #ethicalmanufacturing #britishmanufacturing #slowfashion #childrensclothing #textileart"

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…

Gracie on Instagram: "So I have a vision. Bu I’ve just come to realise it is going to take a lot longer to come to fruition. Luckily, the dress that I am planning for this honeycomb smocked silk organza isn’t needed until November! Have you ever tried hand smocking before? Silk organza from @wearethefabricstore ✨ Purple dots: marked with an air erasable pen from @lincraft 🖊 #slowfashion #couturefashion #handmadefashion #derbyday #handsewing #millenialsewing"