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heirloom techniques: smocked dress round-up
Since Liesl recently returned from the SAGA convention and is absolutely thrilled about smocking, we thought it would be exciting to showcase some examples of this technique applied to Oliver + S patterns. For those unfamiliar with smocking, it's a method used to gather fabric in a way that allows it to stretch. While it requires a fair amount of time and effort, the results can be stunning. These smocked dresses (and even a blouse) are great examples. Enjoy these beautiful creations, and if you know of any other Oliver + S patterns that work well with smocking, feel free to share them in the comments below.
First up, we have Ashley and Emily’s light blue striped Garden Party Dress for spring. They chose to pleat and smock the bodice panel instead of gathering it. You can find more details about their modifications and see close-up shots of the smocking on their blog.
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Another take on the Garden Party Dress, this time in a soft peach color, perfect for Easter. Darcy shared this creation earlier as part of our Friday features.
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Sharon crafted a pastel pink Fairy Tale Dress for Easter. Her attention to detail and the delicate smocking really stand out. Check out her blog for more insights into how she brought this dress to life.
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Deb decided to go bold with her Fairy Tale Dress, creating a red, white, and green snowflake dress for Christmas. Her choice of colors and smocking technique make this dress truly festive.
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Catherine’s Birthday Party Dress is another example of how smocking can elevate a simple pattern. The intricate details are worth exploring further.
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Tamara took a unique approach by sewing a denim School Photo Dress using Italian smocking. The result is both classic and modern.
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Aukje experimented with a Popover Sundress using red gingham fabric and also created a 2+2 Blouse with green polka dots. Her versatility shines through in these projects.
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Marlene’s Popover Sundress features shot cotton and vintage Liberty lawn, with a clever addition of a hem facing on one side. Her attention to fabric selection adds depth to the design.
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Melissa began her journey with smocking by making a mock version of the Popover Sundress using a vintage bedsheet. Once satisfied with the outcome, she moved on to create a beautiful green Christmas-themed version.
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If you enjoyed this post, you might also appreciate:
- Customizing with Oliver + S: Adding Honeycomb Smocking to the Ice Cream Blouse
- The New Smocking: An Obsession
- Smocked Badminton Dress in Sew Beautiful
- Speaking of Smocking: Lisette Continental Blouse
- Feature Friday: Independence Day
- Liesl’s Smocked Necklace workshop on Creativebug
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