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- Bullion Flower on Smocking from Yellow Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Smocking detail from Yellow Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Yellow Smocked Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Grub Rose on Smocking on Turquoise Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Smocking Detail from Turquoise Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Smocked Turquoise Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Smocking Detail from Pink Set by Lorna Loveland
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- Pink Smocked Set by Lorna Loveland
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- Blossom Smocked dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Smocked Pastel Dot Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Counterchange Smocking by Lorna Loveland
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- Smocked Dress by Lel Whitbread
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- Blue Smocked Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Blue Gingham Smocked Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Detail of Counterchange Smocking on Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Embroidery Detail on Collar of Smocked Dress by Lorna Loveland
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- Embroidery Detail on Sleeve of Smocked Dress by Lorna Loveland
I am wondering if possible to have one individual season on smocking – specifically getting started with the dots for pleating. Many thanks
Rhonda
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Hi Rhonda
Sorry, we don’t usually do individual lessons. However we have a number of smocking “experts”, so if you’d like to call in on a Monday (excluding Public Holidays), 9.30am – midday, or 6.30 – 8.30pm, you might be able to get some pointers. Visitors are always welcome. We also have a very comprehensive library, however borrowing is only available to members. As it happens, we will be having a demonstration of smocking techniques at our Annual Exhibition in September (see our Events and Exhibitions page for details)
Regards, Gail
Does anyone know where I can buy smocking dots in the Canberra regain please? Maxine
Maxine, I’m told that the smocking dots are really “old school” these days (but I remember them!), however if you can’t find them through any of the local fabric/sewing retailers (or on-line??), maybe you could visit our Annual Exhibition in September (see the Events and Exhibitions tab on the web site), and talk to any of our “smocking expert” members – amongst other things we will be having a demonstration of smocking techniques, old and new.
Cheers, Gail
Sorry I meant region.
I found a baby dress started in the 80s I need to sew it up and smock it I made a baby dress in 68 for school cert andmychidren have been christened in now I have found this one and need lessons on smoking again any Help?
Hi Jill
We have a smocking group that meets in our rooms at Hackett on the first Saturday of each month, 1pm to 4pm (ie the next one is this coming Sat 7/7 http://embroiderersact.org.au/when-we-meet/). They are into all things smocking so could probably help you out, although we don’t at this stage do any structured lessons. If you turn up and the front doors are locked, please ring the Guild’s number on the sign in the window, and someone can let you in. Or if you’d like to speak to this group’s Co-ordinator to find out more, I could give her your email address to make contact – let me know.
Regards, Gail
Hi,
I want to join smocking classes.may I know the procedure?
Hi Nimo
Normally that would be to come into the Guild at Hackett to join the Guild, then any member can join any of our Special Interest Groups, of which the Smocking Group is one. Please note that the group does not formally teach smocking, it’s a group of members, from novices to experts, who get together to share ideas, and of course, the more experienced members are happy to help those who are new to smocking. However sadly at present, all our group meetings are suspended due to the COVID-19 virus. Please watch the web site, which we are updating as circumstances change.
Regards, Gail