I. Smocking
Smocking was incredibly fun because the end results were so amazing with just some simple patterns and lots of patience.
Fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4: Straight style smocking
Fig. 5 & 6: Cross smocking
Fig. 7 & 8: First attempt at the flower smocking and redo pattern
Fig. 9 & 10: Flower smocking unintentionally at the back and square – flower smocking (front)
II. Seam manipulation
Fig. 11, 12, 13 & 14: Using small elastic band and zig zag stich to create ruffle on thick velvet
Fig. 15, 16, 17 & 18: Using elastic thread for the bottom bobbin and straight stitch to create ruffle on organza
Fig. 19 & 20: Textile manipulation using stitches to create folds/pleats
Fig. 21 & 22: Using heat adhesive interface with hot iron to create wrinkle on fabric surface