How to alter the Alice sewing pattern from Tessuti Fabrics to add smocking.

Back in April 2017 I wrote a blog post on Double Gauze because I was surprised how unfamiliar people were with this wonderful fabric. ...

I am so excited to introduce you to the May Garden Jumper Pattern! This little jumper pattern has been a labor of love for me and I am so...

Last week Kelli was on the blog with her adorable diaper shirt with a smocked ruffle which you can read about here and see below. She...

My friend Kelli has been smocking again and so today I am turning the blog over to her to inspire you with another amazing creation!...

It's time for another smocking tutorial! One of my favorite smocking stitches is Surface Honeycomb. It is considered an advanced stitch...

An updated list of free geometric smocking designs.

I am off to a family wedding, and hopefully some spring weather! As I was packing some spring transition pieces into my suitcase, I...

This is the fifth of our Smocking: The Basics posts. Previous posts include the History of Smocking Part 1 and Part 2, Pleating Resources...

Free bunny smocking plates and crafts to sew or stitch for Easter.

Today I am turning the blog over to Kelli Fox who continues to smock for her lovely teenage daughter! Yes, you can do this and Kelli and...

A video tutorial explaining how to read a smocking graph.