Hand smock

This video tutorial shows how to hand pleat fabric for smocking and provides several reasons why you may choose to hand pleat.

Boy's rural smock of beige drabbet, made in England, 1860-1869

Okay... so we're gonna hand pleat some fabric in preparation to smock. At least, we're gonna discuss it. Where ever it may go from there nobody really knows. First, let me start at the beginning with some background and terminology....

Smocking, Heirloom, and Classic Sewing in Australia. Patterns, fabric, trims, notions, ready-to-smock, books, and magazines and more.

Smocks have a long and diverse history. This exhibition will explore some of the sixty-three smocks held in the MERL's collection

Rocking Smocking: A guide to smocking for the modern sewist

Annafie's bestseller, white cotton dress with delicate rose embroidery, perfect for special occasions, birthday parties, flower girl dress

We make bright clothes for a bright future! Breathing new life into an ancient craft, our signature hand smocking isn’t shy and retiring but runs riot over liberty print dresses and crisp cotton nightdresses in the most raucous and rebellious way!

Grey checked girls smocked dress, it's a perfect dress for Christmas or any special occasion. Cotton traditional classic smocked dress.

Our Albetta Coral Smock Gauze Dress is a brand-new addition to our Autumn-Winter collection! Fully lined and made in a delightful terracotta coral gauze, our beautiful Hand Smocked Dress is complete with intricate floral embroidery. A perfect heirloom piece for those late autumn months, which can be paired with our adorable Pointelle t-shirt for longevity in the winter. Our Albetta Coral Smock Gauze Dress is made from 100% cotton Gauze. Machine washable at 30 C.