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Beginner’s guide to Smocking Fabric – Techniques and patterns

Beginner’s guide to Smocking Fabric – Techniques and patterns

05/07/2021
Luca

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...

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Embroidery Leaves – Best Leaf & Stem Stitches

Embroidery Leaves – Best Leaf & Stem Stitches

25/06/2021
Luca

Embroidery leaves are such a vibrant part of hand stitching. Leaves can be used in a wreath design, a border, or even in a picturesque setting....

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HOW TO EMBROIDER | Embroidery Basics for Beginner

HOW TO EMBROIDER | Embroidery Basics for Beginner

25/06/2021
Luca

Learn how to embroider today. Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something……made by you with your embroidery basics! Embroidery has been around for centuries and was...

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SMOCKING | How to Do Smocking the Easy Way

SMOCKING | How to Do Smocking the Easy Way

25/06/2021
Luca

Smocking is a type of embroidery.  A delightful way of adding decorative stitches to a garment and at the same time creating some elasticity and fullness. ...

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The history of smocked clothing welochi

The history of smocked clothing welochi

25/06/2021
Luca

THE HISTORY OF SMOCKS The history of smocks   If smocks are now closely linked to children’s fashion, their origin is of another nature…. Did you know that...

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