A-Z of smocking
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Word Count
32,000 words, Guess
Page Count
128 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-101782211764
- ISBN-139781782211761
- OCLC Control Number908071384
- Better World Books9781782211761
- Open LibraryOL27201101M
Classifications
- DDC746.44
- LCCTT840.S66 G37 2016
- LCCTT840.S66
Alternate Titles
- A to Z of smocking
Description
"This book features every smocking stitch, clearly explained for beginners, but also has inspiring examples and new or little-known techniques to appeal to experienced smockers. It shows how to work the stitches, read graphs, and select colours, fabric and threads. It teaches how to pleat and block a garment, gives advice on different techniques such as ribbon weaving, counterchange, template and freeform smocking and much more. It is bursting with hints, ideas and inspirational photographs. There is full advice on the fabric, needles and thread needed and a glossary of smocking terms. Interspersed throughout the book there are helpful hints for all the stitches and techniques, and beautiful photographs of smocked garments to inspire the reader to pick up a needle." --
Subjects
Series Statement
- Search Press classics
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