I have always been fascinated by smocking done on my girls’ dresses and always thought it is too difficult to do. Realistically it is a little bit difficult to do than other embroidery work but the ...

What do you think of when you mention the pleating process on clothing? Crepe crushing feet on sewing machines, shovels and folders, Smark's package or up-and-down differential discounts? Poverty ...

Smocking is a beautiful and intricate embroidery technique that creates texture and gathers in fabric. Often used for heirloom clothing, decorative pillows, and home decor, this historic method adds ...

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Smocked baby clothes are quite the tradition in the south, and Birmingham is no exception. Who else loves seeing babies in these adorable outfits? If you’ve ever thought about making a smocked outfit ...

Tooele resident Linda Speck holds a piece of green gingham cloth in one hand, a needle with quilting thread in the other. She works the corners of every square along the entire width of the fabric, ...

Cathy Strock sits quietly, focusing intently on the task in front of her. She pulls the needle in and out, pulling each small stitch tightly across the pleated fabric. Strock, a Newport News resident, ...

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - A Homewood sewing shop is holding a contest to see who can make the most masks for medical professionals to help protect them against the coronavirus. The Smocking Bird, ...