- [Peggy] Got it. So I'm gonna show you how to do the two most basic stitches of smocking. One is called a cable and that is a horizontal stitch. And the other one is a trellis, which is a traveling ...

Q: I am interested in learning more about smocking. I know the basics, but is there a local sewing group that could help me hone my craft? – L.C., Newport News A: Smocking is an old form of hand ...

- Embroidery on top of pleats. So you pleat it first and then stitch on top. - Right, so all of your basic embroidery stitches are used in smocking. They're just done over pleats. - Oh, is all ...