smocking 101 series - dive into the world of pleating and smocking

learn about heirloom techniques through this playlist

how to sew over pleated fabric without destroying those lovely pleats

learn to hand pleat gingham - no smocking pleater required!

discover how different fabrics pleat for smocking... interfacing?

add smocking to a non-smocked pattern

shadow smocking... such a cool technique!

shadow work embroidery concept tutorial