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A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the honeycomb pleatwork (smocking) on my unterhemd (chemise) collar. It's easier than you might think, and looks smashing! Canadian Smocking, Smocking Tutorial, Smocking Patterns, Ideas Embroidery, Fest Outfits, Heirloom Sewing, Sewing Techniques, 16th Century, Sewing Inspiration

Yesterday I discussed how I constructed my favorite high-collared smock which I wore through most of Pennsic. Today I will explain how I finished the collar with honeycomb pleatwork (smocking). (For those looking to make the honeycomb pleatwork apron, check the Patterns page for the instructions!) Pleatwork is a very common method of gathering, sizing, and embellishing cloth in 16th century...

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Make honeycomb smocking Diy Smocking, Honeycomb Smocking, Smocking Fashion, Smocking Tutorial, Smocking Patterns, Types Of Stitches, Textiles Techniques, Girl Dress Patterns, Kinds Of Fabric

Smocking is such a lovely technique and looks fantastic on clothing and really good on pillows as well. The amazing thing that I recently found out was that smocking was really not hard at all with simple instructions. When I saw this video tutorial by Professor Pincushion on how to do a basic honeycomb smocking,

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