Basic Smocking Stitches

Want to learn to smock? This series has everything you need to learn the basics of geometric smocking. Taught by Melissa, you will receive practical information about the basic supplies and foundation stitches once you master you can tackle most any geometric smocking project.

In this 9-part series, you will learn... Ep. 1: Basic Supplies Ep. 2: Cable Stitch Ep. 3: Outline and Stem Stitch Ep. 4: Wave Stitches Ep. 5: Combining Stitches Ep. 6: Trellis Stitches Ep. 7: Flowerettes, Lazy Daisies, French Knots Ep. 8: Back-Smocking Ep. 9: Planning your first project

Supplies

Starter Kit Pre Pleated Insert Kit Needles - Most common are #7 Darner, #5 Darner, #22 Chenille, or #24 Chenille Embroidery Scissors Thread Magic DMC Floss or Perle Cotton Pleater or Smocking dots (if pulling up pleats by hand) Smocking Plate

*For additional resources, see our blog post Yes, You Can Smock!

Ep. 1 Supplies

Ep. 2: Cable Stitch

Ep. 3: Outline and Stem Stitch

Ep. 4: Wave Stitches

Ep. 5: Combining Stitches

Ep. 6: Trellis Stitches

Ep. 7: Flowerettes, Lazy Daisies, French Knots

Ep. 8: Back-Smocking

Ep. 9: Planning your first project

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