Here are two video tutorials to help you get started using a pleater to pleat fabric for smocking.

This is a series of 4 videos that explains the basics of Hand English Smocking for beginners and introduces how to get started smocking.

Are you trying to pleat your fabric but aren't getting good results from your pleater? Let's Troubleshoot your pleater and make sure that one of these 6 reasons isn't preventing you from achieving the results you desire.

Making Smocking Modern: How to Create Smocked Garments Today’s Moms Will Love with these 4 Tips.

Pleater boxes, (or thread boxes as they are sometimes called), can help with your pleating for smocking. In this video/blog tutorial I explain what a pleater box does and does not do to help assist with pleating. Where to find one if you would like one and how to easily make your own.

Here is why, when & how to backsmock when smocking a garment.

A quick review of the Johnny Sewing Pattern by Children's Corner.

How to create a soft white for a smocked insert by using tea as a dye.

Here is the story of my first smocked dress and an invitation to join me for a free webinar on how to get smocking your first smocked dress.

Here is a round up of sewing, smocking, and crafting ideas for your Easter celebration. A book recommendation & dessert too.

Smocking on a knit rather than a woven fabric is different but not difficult. Here are 9 tips to help you get started.

Here is a step by step guide on how to get started smocking complete with video tutorial and stitch guides.