As an embroidery expert with a deep-rooted passion for textile arts, I’ve been immersed in smocking from a young age. Though often associated with charming children’s clothing today, smocking has a rich history that dates back to the early 17th century. From its origins in simple work garments to its...
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What is smocking? Smocked clothing is a type of clothing with a decorative embroidery technique called smocking, usually applied to the cuffs, chest and waist of the garment. Smocking is a method of creating fabric pleats by hand sewing, whereby people place stitches on grid positions, then pull the fabric...
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