After hearing the news, "You are having a girl," I knew smocking classes were in my near future. Yes I, who have never threaded a needle, am attempting to learn how to smock. My sister will be taking the classes along with me. We are quite the "Smocking Birds!" :) I must say, it is an addictive hobby -- after our first basic smocking class last night, I cannot put down the needle and thread -- as if I needed one more thing to keep me busy :) The Smocking Bird in Homewood offers the class (www.thesmockingbird.com). We will start on our projects next week -- smocked bishop daygowns for the sweet baby girl. Our goal is to have completed the gowns before she arrives in May. Wish us luck and lots of patience! I will keep you posted on our progress. Happy Smocking!!
I am still tickled pink at the news of a having a baby girl! In keeping with the smocking theme, here is a smocked Christmas dress I bought last week at Once Upon A Time. She won't be able to wear this dress until her second Christmas, but I couldn't resist the dress or the sale price! :)
I learned how to smock at The Smocking Bird and love it! And I was not in any way a seamstress before. Good luck and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think it's definitely a good idea to start picking up those smocked dresses at the deep discount prices when the seasons change. They're expensive! :)
ReplyDeleteI learned to smock after lynn was born. Have many plates and such...even a pleater. Let me know if you need any help.
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