Classes > Pleat One Smock Two: A Reversible Smocked Bonnet
Class Title: Pleat One Smock Two: A Reversible Smocked Bonnet
Area of Study: Smocking Class Hours: 3 Class Type: Project Skill Level: Intermediate or Advanced - must have knowledge of how smocking stitches relate to each other and to the fabric pleats
Frame a baby's face with perfection using Phyllis' intriguing design for a clever reversible bonnet.
A partially constructed and pleated two-sided bonnet with pin stitched lace edges will be provided in your kit.
Class time will focus on creating reversible items and the tricks involved in their design such as traveling
from the front to the backside of the fabric, while smocking simultaneously on both sides. When you leave
class, you will be able to create more reversible bonnets using the explicit instructions provided!
Remember, in this ingenious bonnet, you are going to pleat once, smock twice-- double the fun!
Complete Kit Contents: Contrasting fabrics pleated together ready for smocking
with lace pin stitched to each front brim, 6-stranded embroidery floss, Satin ribbon for ties, Smocking needles,
Fabric for back binding, Bonnet pattern, Class handouts
Additional Sewing Supplies: (to use in class)
Embroidery scissors (for cutting threads); 18" ruler, Pen for taking notes, Additional lighting, Extension cord
Additional Sewing Supplies: (to use at home only)
Sewing machine, #65 Universal machine needle, 1/4" foot (optional), 60wt. machine thread (white),
Rotary cutter, Mat for rotary cutting, Ruler to use with cutter
Additional Classroom Supplies:
One iron and surface for pressing to demo construction, Garment rack