Basic Smocking Stitches
Updated: May 3, 2023
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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