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The Book of Smocking - by Diana Keay - $17.95
I found more copies!!!!! This book is wonderful for it's history, projects and general information on smocking. "Over 20 inspiring projects complete
with step-by-step, illustrated instructions and ideas for variations. From
the basics of equipment and smocking stitches to techniques for handling
fine fabrics and achieving professional results, this is a complete course
for the novice and experienced smocker alike."
Contents include:
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The History of Smocking from the 14th-20th century and throughout the world
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Basic English Smocking - 3 projects including a sampler, honeycomb cushion
and lampshade
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Advanced English Smocking - A contemporary smock, Christening Robe &
Bonnet, 2 girls' dresses, round cushion
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Contemporary Smocking - Blouse, Cocktail Dress, 2 purses
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Other Forms of Smocking using English Smocking including: Gingham dress,
& 3 belts
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Other types of Decorative Smocking: On a tightly gathered foundation Blouse,
Mexican Blouse (on cover) & Ribbon Waistcoat
Price $17.95
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Smocking & Fine Sewing Techniques from the 19th century sources - Lacis
Publications
Included in this volume are 8 booklets from the 19th century which cover
the range of smocking (English Style), plain needlework, monograms, jeweled
embroidery & knick-knacks. If you love history and have wished
that your great grandmother was alive to explain how to do all the embroidery
techniques you find in antique stores than this is the book for you. The
sections on smocking have wonderful old illustrations of ladies and children
in the smocked clothing of the period. Also included are photographs
of the smocking design and written instructions on how to complete the design
(no graphs). In the needlework section are instructions on all the
basics of hand sewing including several types of hems, buttonholes, gathering
and piping as well as info on how to sew on buttons (different patterns of
stitches within the button holes), basic french handsewing techniques including
rolling & whipping, tucks and sewing on lace. In the embroidery
section you learn how to feather-stitch, patchwork, quilting, honeycomb and
braiding. Including are many variations of stitches that are familiar
to embroiderers.
Price $19.00
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A to Z Sewing for Smockers - $33.00
From the pages of Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine comes this
7th book in the A to Z series and wonderful it is. Every question a
sewer of smocking & heirloom sewn clothing could ask is answered in this
book with step by step photographs and excellent instructions. An essential
companion to A to Z Smocking. Over 580 superb step-by-step color
photographs, hints and tips from the experts, fabulous finishing touches for
sleeves, collars & hems. So if you missed out on the Mildred Turner
Series or Elizabeth Travis Johnson's collective wisdom you will find their
voices echoed in this publication. A must have for your sewing library.
From the introduction: "Have you ever been frustrated by sleeves that won't
sit properly or a hemline that droops? What is the difference between
a sleeve cuff and a sleeve band? Does the stitching show on your piping
no matter how hard you try to avoid it? How do you trim a collar so
that it has a perfectly curved edge? The answers to all of these questions,
plus many more, are contained within the pages of this book, the perfect
companion to the A-Z of Smocking."
Price $33.00
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The Photo Book of Smocking Stitches - Right Hand Version $10.00
This wonderful book is back in print with step by step photographs of the
basic smocking stitches. It's a wonderful way to teach yourself how
to smock when you don't have access to a teacher.
Price $10.00
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The Photo Book of Smocking Stitches - Left Hand Version $10.00
Same book as above but with directions for left handers.
Price $10.00
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How to Make Handmades for your Baby
First published in the '50s, this treasury of design ideas for christening
dresses, button-on suits, rompers, sacques, bonnets, day gowns and dresses
is a must have for any seamstress' library. Many techniques and embroidery
designs are given along with illustrated instructions. Paperback. Black and
white. 94 pages.
Price $16.00
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Geometric Smocking by Juliet Macdonald
Another beauty from South Africa home of the Read
Pleaters, containing 48 original geometric smocking designs. Each
design has a full color plate and a graph with instructions. Also included
are 8 dresses which cover different smocking situations including a bishop
dress smocked in one contrast color, a floral dress smocked with thicker
thread, smocked inserts, and gingham and tartan smocking. Great
instructions for how to smock along with adapting a commercial pattern for
smocking and creating your own designs with enlarging and reducing designs.
Price $22.00
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