Our Engineer guest makes smocking easy and fun, showing how in modern times we can make an age-old skill, contemporary. Fit 2 Stitch is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App ...

Recently, though, picture smocking, in which the smocking stitches are clustered together to form figures such as flowers, animals, trains and so on, has become popular.

A tie stitch, sometimes called the smocking stitch, is given in the pattern. It can be used to simulate cabling or to create smocking. I have also heard this stitch called a wrapping stitch.

Q: I am interested in learning more about smocking. I know the basics, but is there a local sewing group that could help me hone my craft? – L.C., Newport News A: Smocking is an old form of h… ...

Sitting on her couch beneath the lamp lighting, Ms. Bryce, 45, meticulously stitches colorful patterns on top of pleated cloth, an art known in the craft world as smocking.

Appearances can be deceiving. This outstanding cardigan vest with an overall smocking stitch looks difficult to knit _ but isn't. The pattern stitch is easy to learn and goes quickly because ...

Attractively displayed in the shop are delicate children`s dresses and women`s blouses made from pima cotton, micro-check Swiss and domestic batiste, which show off the hand sewing and smocking ...

According to the Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion, smocking (traditionally used on children's clothing) is "decorative needlework used to hold gathered cloth together. The stitches catch alternate ...

Q: I am interested in learning more about smocking. I know the basics, but is there a local sewing group that could help me hone my craft? – L.C., Newport News A: Smocking is an old form of h… ...