My Nanna used to make me smocked dresses when I was a child
These dresses are the reason why I decided to learn smocking
I have been taking night classes
I bought myself a pleater :)
I love the intricate detailing of smocking
I rarely see this done on womens clothing
It's more common for children's wear
Doing the embroidery is very time consuming but I find it quite therapeutic
I have so many memories of Nanna sewing and making things
Her skills were amazing and I'm so glad to have keepsakes she made
Admiring the detail in her work inspires me to create well made, beautiful things too
Smocking is an old technique that I think will become popular again
I'm excited to use this technique more in my clothing and designs
It's really beautiful and quite nostalgic for a lot of women
I'd love to know what new creative thing you've been learning lately
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