Australian Smocking and Embroidery Magazine #89

Country Bumpkin Publications

 Articles/Patterns include:

• DOUBLE DELIGHT - 2 elegant pink damask dresses smocked from the shoulder, one with matching bolero. Sizes 3, 4, and 5 yrs.

• MIGNONETTE - T-yoke baby dress features smocking and delicate embroidery. Sizes 3, 6, and 12 mos.

• MELODY - Elegant silk dupioni journal cover features linear smocking and beaded flowers.

• AINE - Swiss voile and eyelet dress with smocking at the waist. Sizes 6, 8, and 10 yrs.

• SWEET APPLE - Classic smocked drop-yoke dress features embroidered cuffs and collars with tatted trim. Sizes 2, 3, 4, and 5 yrs.

• ALEXANDRA - Christening/dedication gown inspired by an Edwardian antique garment. Sizes 3, 6, and 12 mos.

• TUTU CUTE - Baby/toddler knit top accented with smocking and embroidery. Sizes 6, 12, and 24 mos.

• DAISY- Smocked from the shoulder, dress features silk ribbon embroidery. Crocheted trim edges the collar and sleeves. Sizes 4, 5, and 6 yrs.

Step-by-step photographs and instructions:

• Gathered fabric roses
• Shadow embroidery using the double back stitch
• Beaded flower
• Pintuck smocking variation
• Alternating cable
• Sash keepers
• Attaching lace insertion to entredeux edge beading
• Marking the yoke on a garment
• Diagonal smocking on a sweeater knit
• Cast-on stitch daisies
• Scalloped crochet edging