The A-Z series presents time and tested crafts that are beloved by many. This is a new edition. Turn your smocking into an heirloom. It's for people who already know how to smock, but want to know how to put a garment together. The book is aimed at the construction process of creating traditional garments, using clear step-by-step instructions with photographs. It contains techniques for piping, pleating, attaching lace, sashes and more but is not a how to smock book. There is a materials section, techniques and construction. The photographs are good and the instructions are professional * yarnsandfabrics.co.uk * Mar 06



If you already know how to create smocking designs, this book is the perfect complement to that knowledge. Learn how to turn smocking designs into a beautiful garment following the construction techniques detailed in clear and easy steps. The spiral bound pages allow you to flip easily through the initial pages of general information, onto sewing techniques...This book is the natural follow-on from The A-Z of Smocking. * Sew Today * Dec 05



This is a handy book for those who enjoy creating smocked fabrics but need some help incorporating them into wearable garments. This super guide takes a step-by-step approach through the entire process from selecting appropriate fabrics to the finishing touches. The techniques section is particularly helpful with a complete photo guide to blocking, stabilising, positioning and cutting out a garment from smocked fabric. A number of heirloom sewing techniques are also included for inserting lace, and adding scalloped hems and piping. The construction section includes detailed instructions for assembling various styles of children's dress and covers assembling the bodice and skirt, adding collars or necklines, inserting sleeves, creating hems, appropriate fastenings, plus sashes and cummerbunds. Whilst the illustrations are based on classic designs, these techniques could easily be applied to any smocked garment. * SEWING WORLD *