Here are my recommended patterns for your first smocked garment.

A video tutorial on how to block a bishop neckline.

Adding smocking to the Sweet Little Kisses sewing pattern to sew a quick simple knit dress for baby or toddler. Free smocking designs.

The need for Wee Care gowns, listings of free sewing patterns and smocking plates to create these beautiful gowns for charity.

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!...

Last year on my #MakeNine Sewing Goals, I listed making a top or dress from the Building Block Dress Book by Liesl Gibson. it has taken...

I often use a Tuck Hem to hem my dresses. The finish is easy, can be done completely on the machine and adds a growth tuck that can be...

Fall is definitely here in New England, although due to our lack of rain, this is not going to be one of our better Falls color wise. So...

When I posted Findley, I promised that I would soon put up a tutorial for adding a ruffle to the back of a pair of bloomers, and so...

Findley is a free smocking design.