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Preparing the Pleater

Seamless Pleating Method #1 I am going to cover two methods of seamless pleating. I have used simple batiste because it was on my cutting t...

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Debbi, you must be reading my mind! :-) I had already taken all the photos to explain how to change a needle when I read your comment. Okay lets get to the instructions...............You are happily pleating a way when you hear the most dreaded of sounds to a smocker..........Crunch! :-( Of course the broken or bent needle is usually in the middle of your pleating project. Before I would remove everything from the pleater and start over. That was until I learned how to replace a needle in…

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I think one of the most challenging types of fabric to pleat is gingham, especially if you are {like me} a perfectionist. Pleating gingham c...

I have said it many times and I will say it again, "A mind is a terrible thing to lose." Jill asked to see a tutorial on piping a bishop ...

This precious little bonnet would be perfect for baby at Christmas time. The smocking is off white with red borders and gorgeous holly embroidery. A delicate nylon lace edges the front and wide soft ribbon ties into a lovely bow in the front. The back fastens with a tiny little white ribbon bow as well. Made with utmost quality and loving care of high quality cotton fabric and materials. Machine washable. Tumble Dry. Warm iron if needed, but do not iron smocking. Ready to ship in…

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When I first learned to smock I remember being taught about blocking, having no understanding of what I was doing and then assuming that smocking was too hard for me. This prevented me from smockin…

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DIGITAL PATTERN ONLY The hearts in this beautifully classic design will capture yours. While the stitches are basic their arrangement is beautiful and timeless. The center rows have been layered, pink over cream in the first example and blue over cream in the second, for added depth and interest. The PDF instant download file includes a professionally prepared color design plate for easy reading as well as written instructions. This smocking pattern is suitable for any size garment…