Smocking Secrets: 20 Stitch Patterns to Create Unforgettable Texture

by Maggie Hofmann

Smocking made simple! 20 stitch patterns to create next-level cosplay Learn the art of smocking from award-winning costume designer Maggie Hofmann! With step-by-step instructions for 20 American and English smocking techniques, cosplayers can incorporate 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects like fish scales in their designs. Pre-smocked fabric is expensive, but now you can make your own stylish panels for every event. Smocking Secrets will give you the perfect jumping-off point to invent your own fancy flourishes! Take your costumes to the next level with the book’s companion product, smocking stencils in three gridded sizes. Add rich texture, 3D effects, and historical flair to your costumes with smocking Award-winning cosplayer Maggie Hofmann helps you achieve unique visual effects for theater-ready looks Pre-smocked fabric is expensive! Save money by making your own

Genres: Reference, Sewing

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2022

Reviews

[Calla Reviews (كالا) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will just say it, is this book worth it? Absoulutely The book goes over the history of North American and English smoking. There are tons of beautiful finished projects created throughout the book and helpful illustrations and photos. The text is written in an easy to understand manner. I like the book even more because it shows you what to do AND its doable. I think those starting their historical costuming journey will love this book and get tons of use from it.

[Anna]

This book is mostly about using smocking to create texture for decoration, not as a functional part of fabric control. It has two sections, the first for North American smocking and the second for English smocking. If you want information about smocking for fullness control or as part of the construction of a garment, you'll need another book.

[JUDY SCHERR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning Smocking With Ease

The grid was easy to follow, I was able to get a real sense of the different patterns, even if I wasn’t a seamstress before hand.