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Sunday, September 5, 2010

1986 English Smocking Pattern Book



From 1986, English Smocking by Ellen McCarn has patterns for smocking designs, including monograms and figures for children's clothing.

Featured patterns are Script Monogram, Strawberries and Flowers, Playful Puppies, and Raccoons.

Book also features smocking basics, pleating and stacking, garment construction, stitch diagrams, and use of smocking tools. Published by McCarn Enterprises, 32 pages, color and black-and-white photos.

Very minor wear at one corner, otherwise book is in very good condition.







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2 comments:

  1. HaliSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    cuteness

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  2. MelodySeptember 8, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Aw! Super fun! I wish I were talented enough to do things like that. I'm limited to pretty simple sewing though.

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