What is Smocking? Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Before elastic, smocking was commonly used in cuffs, bodices, and necklines in garments where buttons were undesirable.
Materials needed for Smocking Fabric, Sewing needle, Thread, Smocking template
Smocking Search for smocking template and draw the template onto the fabric. Stitch the end of the red line together and make a knot to form a wave effect.
What is Elastic Band Sewing? It is a narrow fabric that stretches due to its composition. Rubber or spandex cores are wrapped in a fiber such as polyester, nylon or cotton and then woven, knitted or braided to create the elastic. This technique also creates a unique pattern/texture on the fabric.
Materials needed for Elastic Band Sewing Elastic Band, Elastic thread, Fabric, Sewing Machine
Elastic Band Sewing Start by winding bobbin with elastic thread. Then properly load the bobbin into sewing machine. Start sewing in a straight line and keep sewing until desired shape.
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