Rocking Smocking is a vibrant, contemporary guide to reimagining traditional English smocking with joyful colour and bold graphic pattern. Perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers, this image-led book blends practical instruction with fresh design inspiration.
Learn the foundations of smocking - from selecting and preparing fabric to mastering essential stitches - before exploring creative colour strategies and dynamic pattern combinations. With 10 smocking panels to recreate at home, the book shows you how to mix fabrics, thread shades and stitch motifs for striking, modern results.
The final section demonstrates how to place smocked panels onto garments, adding texture and volume with 6 smaller, fashion-forward projects.
