Smockings [noun]
Definition of Smockings:
fold
Synonyms of Smockings:
● Layer
● Pleat
● Bend
● Cockle
● Ridge
● Overlap
● Ruck
● Crimp
● Ruffle
● Ply
● Wrinkle
● Lap
● Furrow
● Gather
● Pucker
● Crease
● Turn
● Plait
● Crinkle
● Groove
● Loop
● Tuck
● Crumple
● Rimple
● Rumple
● Flection
● Flexure
● Lapel
● Shirring
● Rivel
● Ruche
Sentence/Example of Smockings:
Stamped patterns can be had for smocking but they are not at all necessary.
The simplest form of smocking is the honeycomb or diamond (Figure 106).
If the material is soft the smocking should be stroked or gauged.
They were adorable rompers with smocking and the palest of pink collars and belts.
It will not be necessary to gore the skirt, as the smocking will form a sort of yoke for the dress.
Place the smocking card so that the edge of it is on a line with the top edge of the goods.
After you know the principle you can make the smocking as deep as you wish and then try and smock in points.