Sometimes a smocking plate has more or less rows then needed for the pattern. Melissa suggests these alterations to make this...

This look is a classic Lee perfect for the fall and back to school season. The geometric smocking plate is Simplicity by Children's...

Inspired by Olivia 's fully smocked bodice, we were inspired to make the April bodice fully smocked with a fun geometric design. This technique is quite difficult so be sure to consult the instructions below. Shop the Look Pattern: April   Fabric: Baby Blue Dot by Fabric Finders Smocking Plate : Bandeau Bodice Smocking from Rocking Smocking DMC Floss: 704, 809 (Purchase  Match Your Floss  and note numbers.) *Available at childrenscornerstore.com while supplies last. Instru

We love the Robert shorts/pants pattern all year round. With the Robert Skort Add-on, add an adorable skirt for a fashionable and perfect...

A simple Bishop dress in a solid Pima Broadcloth with a classic geometric smocking plate. Pair with your favorite Liberty for this...

We love to mash up April with the Harper bubble! We were inspired by the Olivia fully smocked bodice to change the April   bodice to be fully smocked. Shop the Look Pattern: April & Harper Fabric: Garden Blues Cerulean Smocking Plate: Sampler from Rocking Smocking Book DMC Floss: 210, 3766, 3838, Blanc (Purchase  Match Your Floss  and note number.) *Available at childrenscornerstore.com while supplies last. Supplies Children's Corner Patterns April and Harper patterns

This pretty dress pairs the Victoria pattern with the Scallops Add-On pattern. It also has a piped contrast band down the center bodice...

The Olivia Sleeveless dress is a new look for the classic bodice dress smocked from the shoulder. Achieve this look by using the Olivia...

Accurate measurements ensure a better fitting garment. Use this diagram as a visual to help you know where to place the tape measure on your child’s body. If you are not with the child you are sewing for, pass this diagram along to the person taking the measurements for you. Click the printer icon below for printable version.

Try this method for preparing your smocked bodice for the Sleeveless Olivia Add-On! Melissa uses freezer paper to easily hold the bodice...

Keep that sweet “bubble style” going awhile longer! Use Children's Corner Alex romper and make this simple change. Shop the Look...

Ginger is an ideal summer sundress! Give your sundress extra flair by using Swiss trim for the ruffle instead of fabric. We used a trim...

The pleats of Lezette are shown off in this beautiful Tilda Chambray. Accent your favorite Liberty or favorite print on the collar and...

Rounding the neck of Ava leads to all kinds of possibilities for a pretty collar. This dress mixes the Ava View A dress pattern with the...

A classic smocked Lee with a pop of this adorable scalloped embroidered trim. Shop the Look Patterns: Lee Fabric: Super Fine Twill Blue...

Louise  is our classic sleeveless bodice dress and true summer staple. How fun is this carnival print from Dear Stella paired with this...

We already love Liberty Tana Lawn - but when it comes in this adorable print we have to make something! Greta made a gathered Suzie skirt...

This fun white pima stripe dress is a perfect choice for beach photos. We used Victoria with an adjusted raised yoke to add the twirly...

We have been inspired by Smock London 's new book, Rocking Smocking , and chose to add their Cherries plate to our classic Smocked Ruthie . The fabric is a lightweight pima stripe, perfect for summer time and a beautiful canvas for smocking. We added an extra pop of collar to the collar using the DMC scalloped hem technique . If you are interested in learning how to pleat and sew the Smocked Ruthie, check out our the video lesson ! Shop the Look Pattern: Ruthie + Smocked Rut

Mary De is one of our favorite classic patterns. Smocked in white with a pop of yellow flowers this look shines bright! Melissa added a...