How to sew Arrowhead Smocking, aka Dragon scale smocking with FREE template

[@historicalgarb8790]

Thank you so much for this!! I am making Rhaenyra’s War Council gown and this has been a LIFE SAVER

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

awww yay! I'm so happy you found it helpful!

[@historicalgarb8790]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay how much shrinkage could I expect from 3 yards of fabric? I know I need at least 1.5-2 yards left after the smocking

[@facetiousfemme]

Those beads really did add so much! I love how you offer suggestions on how to make some of these smockings just stunning! Thank you!

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Awww I love making suggestions because it’s kind of like the start of a brainstorm session and I miss brainstorming so bad haha

[@bepopcosplayer7496]

This is so amazing, I will definitely use this technique one day, so magical 😍😍😍

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

It’s a lot of fun to do and imo one of the easier smocking techniques I’ve done

[@bepopcosplayer7496]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay I'm trying to think which one of my costume projects I could use this technique for lol

[@andrewvey9911]

Just found your channel, and I'm so impressed! You have incredible skills, thank you so much for teaching others how to sew!

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Aww that's so kind of you, thank you!

[@laurelwelch6295]

Definitely planning on using technique this for a Dany costume! Thanks for sharing! Any tips on how to calculate the amount of fabric "shrinkage" for this type of smocking (like, how much yardage vs the finished product)?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

I actually discuss how to calculate how much fabric you need and how to actually use this technique to sew into a garment here: t.co/M35nHaPMYU?amp=1

[@amiejo]

Just saw you on IG and wowowowowowow. The dimension of the silk really adds to the texture. I’m guessing if one were to use this in garment construction, you would construct the lining and then drape/tack/appliqué this to the outside?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

I actually have a video on how to make a smocked sleeve that covers this exact topic.

[@LindaUrsin]

I'd probably go at it with paint to darken the lower areas. More contrast :)

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

That's an awesome idea, that's what is so fun about these techniques there are so many ways to take the base stitch and turn it into your own thing.

[@LindaUrsin]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay Yes. I love that they can be altered in so many ways. Haven't come up with an idea on what to use smocking for yet but I'll think of something

[@brigittegenois22]

Wonderful! Just subscribe! I am trying to design my wedding dress and I would love to ass a bit of texture on my sleeves. Could you tell me the dimensions you used for the triangles please ? Cause I really love the size of the scales that it produce ! Thank you.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

The free template is the exact size that I used.

[@brigittegenois22]

Ohhh thanks lol didn't notice it. 😁