A-Z of Sewing for Smockers

A-Z of Sewing for Smockers

Author: Susan O'Connor

Publisher: Inspirations

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780975092002

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This is designed to reveal every secret and answer every question you have of this timeless art. Over a thousand step-by-step photographs bring smocking within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.


Smocking

Smocking

Author: Dianne Durand

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9780486237886

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Foremost smocking designer provides complete instructions on how to smock. Over 10 projects, over 100 illus.


Treasury of Smocking Designs

Treasury of Smocking Designs

Author: Allyne S. Holland

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-07-16

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0486152510

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Two dozen patterns to enhance clothing, pillows, purses, and other special items. All designs shown in color on covers.


Creative Smocking

Creative Smocking

Author: Chris Rankin

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781579903862

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Adventurous sewers have embraced the style again, experimenting with new methods and materials and inventing fresh effects. Exciting original designs all appear in color photos. “A showcase of smocking combined with decorative stitches and embroidery...filled with beautiful projects....Very good diagrams and instructions on how to smock for the beginner.”—Doll Crafter


155 Smocking Designs

155 Smocking Designs

Author: Theresa Santoso

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780806922508

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“Smocking has been revived as the interest in hand-decorated surfaces increases...Page after page of patterns...each with color graph photograph of finished design, and written directions... include(s) pointers on fabrics, stitch instructions, and symbols....Patterns reflect popular favorites, holidays, and ease of implementation. Easter becomes an egg; animals include domestic and wild; and fruits, vegetables, toys, and people showcase familiar objects—apples, hyacinths, bicycles, and more.”—Booklist.


Dianne Durand's Complete Book of Smocking

Dianne Durand's Complete Book of Smocking

Author: Dianne Durand

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780442245108

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Introduces the fundamentals of smocking and provides instructions and diagrams for making smocked nightgowns, blouses, dresses, jackets, and children's clothes.


Smocking Secrets

Smocking Secrets

Author: Maggie Hofmann

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2022-06-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1644032139

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Smocking made simple! 20 stitch patterns to create next-level cosplay Learn the art of smocking from award-winning costume designer Maggie Hofmann! With step-by-step instructions for 20 American and English smocking techniques, cosplayers can incorporate 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects like fish scales in their designs. Pre-smocked fabric is expensive, but now you can make your own stylish panels for every event. Smocking Secrets will give you the perfect jumping-off point to invent your own fancy flourishes! Take your costumes to the next level with the book’s companion product, smocking stencils in three gridded sizes. Add rich texture, 3D effects, and historical flair to your costumes with smocking Award-winning cosplayer Maggie Hofmann helps you achieve unique visual effects for theater-ready looks Pre-smocked fabric is expensive! Save money by making your own


A–Z of Smocking

A–Z of Smocking

Author: Country Bumpkin

Publisher: SearchPress+ORM

Published: 2015-10-10

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1781264341

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A comprehensive guide to this beautiful predecessor to elastic for every crafter, from those just starting out to those looking to step up their skills. A–Z of Smocking features every smocking stitch, clearly explained for beginners, but also has inspiring examples and new or little-known techniques to appeal to experienced smockers. It shows you how to work the stitches, read graphs, and select colors, fabric, and threads. Learn how to pleat and block a garment, with advice on different techniques such as ribbon weaving, counterchange, template, and freeform smocking, and much more. This book is bursting with hints for all the stitches and techniques, as well as beautiful photographs of smocked garments to encourage the reader to pick up a needle. There is even full advice on the fabric, needles, and thread needed, and a glossary of smocking terms. Praise for the series “The A–Z series has truly stood the test of time and remains one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guides available to embroidery, knitting, and crochet.” —Kathy Troup, Editor, Stitch magazine