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Layered Smocking 

Class Description:

 

You will be intrigued!  Students will stitch three smocked samples.  This class explores the technique of layered smocking and the many variations it presents. A number of stitch and color combinations will be used. Three different designs will be stitched on pleated fabric, each of which will then be made into pretty sachets, perfect for your lingerie drawer or as a special gift for a friend.

Technique(s) taught:
 
Class duration:
3 hours
Experience level:
Experienced beginner or intermediate smocker and sew-er
Prerequisites:
none
Kit Contents:
3 pre-pleated pieces of fabric, floss, needle, lace, ribbon, additional lfabric to complete the sachets, filler for the sachets, class notes.
Kit Cost:
$5
Materials needed
by each student:
Scissors, sewing machine, white sewing thread, pencil.
Classroom
equipment needed:
Display table, irons, ironing boards, spray starch.
Recommended
class size:
20 students maximum
SAGA status:
Approved; 1 Artisan point
Teaching fee:
$150
Travel expenses:
32¢ per mile, plus any other incurred expenses
 

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