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 ...