How to Hand Pleat Fabric for Smocking

[@deadmanswife3625]

Thank you so much! by the time I finished your video it all come back to me❤ from 50 years ago . (I used to hand smock all my baby daughters dresses when she was born As. she got into grade school sizes I just bought the Polly Flinders all the time😂)

[@PinkHollybushDesigns]

I am glad it came back to you and hope you get back to smocking!

[@AMCvanTuijl735]

Excellent instructions! Thank you so much. Ready to start now! 13:36

[@angeekayenursemom5366]

Thank you for making this video. I’m about to hand pleat a gingham and was confused. You made it so clear now. Love your videos

[@PinkHollybushDesigns]

Thank you so much - you just made my day! Good luck with the pleating.

[@sallyw4133]

Excellent and clear instructions. Thank you so much

[@PinkHollybushDesigns]

I’m sorry glad it was helpful Sally.

[@kimbui4178]

Dear Lisa, I am glad to get to know your You Tube about sewing and especially smocking . How can I order the swatch from you ?

[@PinkHollybushDesigns]

I am glad the videos are helpful. I sell pre-pleated inserts on my website. You can find them here: www.pinkhollybushdesigns.com/notions

[@maryamsani3160]

Just found your channel but already hooked,To prepare my fabric for hand pleating do I need to double the width of my fabric?

[@PinkHollybushDesigns]

Hi Maryam, thank you for your kind comments. Traditional English Smocking is pleated with a 3 to 1 ratio, so usually the width of the piece would be 3 times the finished width.

[@maryamsani3160]

@@PinkHollybushDesigns Thanks tons

[@RinaDasler]

I wish pleaters was cheaper coz it’s time saving for sure

[@slenophile7107]

4:54 thanks me later