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    • Smocking-want to try but not sure where to begin?
    • Machine Embroidery Tips and Tricks. How to Babysit a Single Needle Embroidery Machine.
    • Attaching Gathered Fabric to Flat Fabric-quick tip
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      • Gift Guide for Smocking Friends
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        • Snips, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails. What Classic Sewing for Boys is Made Of!
        • Tips for Fabric Shopping Online
        • Ironing…the glamorous part of sewing.
        • Sewing Organization
        • Notions Organizer
      • Spring Sewing (and Shopping) Inspiration
      • Thank you!
      • Happy Halloween, Here’s a Freebie!
    • Activities For Children
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      • DIY Play Dough Kit
      • Christmas Craft for Inspiring Sewists
      • Gift Guide for the Classic Child
      • Christmas Crafts for Children
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    • Smocked Tunic Pattern Downloadable PDF
    • Smocked Tunic Pattern Paper-limited stock
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    • Dress Them Dearly Sunsuit Pattern
    • Dress Them Dearly Tab Pattern
    • Shirred Bishop Tutorial
    • Terms and Conditions/FAQs
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  • Blog
    • Pattern Reviews
      • Expecting a Baby Boy? Sew These Precious Pieces.
      • Creations by Michie Sun Suits-A Pattern Review!
      • Violette Field Threads “Spencer” and Tunic Bible
      • Snowdrift Nightgown Pattern
      • Children’s Corner Patterns Jamie
      • Children’s Corner Alex
      • Children’s Corner Robert Obsession
      • Creative Needle Easy Sunsuit-Overalls
      • Children’s Corner Alex
      • Smocked Bonnet- Southern Stitches
    • Sewing Stories
      • Looking for a Fun New Project? Sew a Stuffed Animal for Your Little One and an Outfit to Match!
      • More Heirloom Dabbling
      • Green Swiss Dot Sibling Set
      • Guest Post by Margy Hood: Lessons Learned
      • Three Yards of Fabric…
      • Coordinated Christmas
      • Tailgating Attire
      • Children’s Corner Maggie: The Smocking Saga…
      • Deer Costumes
      • Bulk Sewing
  • Tutorials
    • Adult Sewing
      • Australian Sourced, American Made. Sewing Up a Fun Blouse!
      • The Nap Dress Hack
      • Sewing with Wool Fabric, A Lovely New Sapporo Coat
      • Shirring-big take aways.
    • Infant Sewing Tutorials
      • Knit Nightie…with attached mittens!
      • Children’s Corner Jamie…in knit!
      • Convert any Gown into a “Converter”
    • Toddler Sewing Tutorials
      • Banded Pants Tutorial
      • Ikatee Patterns Louise, Double Gauze Tips and Tricks
      • Children’s Corner Bishop-Sleeveless
      • Children’s Corner Taylor Modification for Color Blocking
      • Children’s Corner Taylor and Katina Bubble Mash-Up
      • Children’s Corner Katina Modification:Spring Flowers
      • Collar Tips and Tricks
      • Smocking A Bishop Straight-Pleat First.
      • Smock ’em Straight
      • Children’s Corner Eleanor/April Hack Draper James…yes please!
      • Add a Pleat to a Yoke Dress or Bubble
      • Modify the Children’s Corner Robert into a jumper!
      • Harper + April Mash-Up
      • Creations by Michie 123 Hack: My Favorite Sunsuit
      • Creative Needle Easy Sunsuit: Overalls Part 2
    • Part One of Sewing Curriculum: Beginner Sewist? Start Here.
    • Part Two of Sewing Curriculum: Sleeves and Collars.
    • Part Three of Sewing Curriculum-Hand Embroidery and Smocking
    • Smocking-want to try but not sure where to begin?
    • Machine Embroidery Tips and Tricks. How to Babysit a Single Needle Embroidery Machine.
    • Attaching Gathered Fabric to Flat Fabric-quick tip
  • Lifestyle
    • What I listen to While Sewing…
    • Favorite Products
      • Gift Guide For Sewing Friends
      • Gift Guide for Smocking Friends
      • Sewing Favorites
        • Snips, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails. What Classic Sewing for Boys is Made Of!
        • Tips for Fabric Shopping Online
        • Ironing…the glamorous part of sewing.
        • Sewing Organization
        • Notions Organizer
      • Spring Sewing (and Shopping) Inspiration
      • Thank you!
      • Happy Halloween, Here’s a Freebie!
    • Activities For Children
      • Gemstone Quick Activity for Kids
      • Indoor Activities for Kiddos
      • DIY Play Dough Kit
      • Christmas Craft for Inspiring Sewists
      • Gift Guide for the Classic Child
      • Christmas Crafts for Children
  • About Me
    • About Me
    • Behind the Scenes: My Photography
    • My Sewing Journey
  • Instagram
  • Shop
    • Smocked Tunic Pattern Downloadable PDF
    • Smocked Tunic Pattern Paper-limited stock
    • Dress Them Dearly Sunsuit Pattern (Paper)
    • Dress Them Dearly Sunsuit Pattern
    • Dress Them Dearly Tab Pattern
    • Shirred Bishop Tutorial
    • Terms and Conditions/FAQs
  • Amazon Favorites
  • Adult Sewing,  Tutorials

    Shirring-big take aways.

    July 2, 2020

    Shirring Tutorial and links to other blogs/videos on shirring.

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  • Adult Sewing,  Tutorials

    The Nap Dress Hack

    June 30, 2020

    This post describes the processes used to create an angel sleeve for an adult garment using shirring.

    Read More

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    Trouble Shooting While Shirring. What to Try, When.
  • Smock 'em Straight: Smocking A Bishop Straight
    Smock 'em Straight: Smocking A Bishop Straight
  • Shirred Mini Nap Dress-How to Make One Without a Pattern.
    Shirred Mini Nap Dress-How to Make One Without a Pattern.
  • Smocking A Bishop Straight-Pleat First.
    Smocking A Bishop Straight-Pleat First.
  • Christmas Sewing 2022- What I Made and How!
    Christmas Sewing 2022- What I Made and How!
  • Smocking-want to try but not sure where to begin?
    Smocking-want to try but not sure where to begin?
  • What I Made this Christmas, Mommy and Me Silk Looks!
    What I Made this Christmas, Mommy and Me Silk Looks!
  • Smocked Tunic Pattern Now Available!
    Smocked Tunic Pattern Now Available!
  • Smocked Tunic Hack: How to Sew a Designer Dress Using the Smocked Tunic Pattern
    Smocked Tunic Hack: How to Sew a Designer Dress Using the Smocked Tunic Pattern
  • More Heirloom Dabbling
    More Heirloom Dabbling
  • Modify the Children’s Corner Robert into a jumper!
  • Children’s Corner Johnny, Mary De and Kathy Dykstra Diaper Set- A Sibling Set
  • Convert any Gown into a “Converter”
  • Three Yards of Fabric…
  • Christmas Crafts for Children

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