Vintage 1979 SMOCKING 17 Diagram Chart Designs 10 Projects Pattern Book

This is a vintage 1979 book called Dianne Durand Smocking Technique, Projects and Designs. Dianne Durand teaches the art of smocking and shows how to make more than 10 exquisite projects. Complete instructions include selecting materials, setting pleats, adapting a commercial pattern for a smocking insert, working smocking designs from charts plus basic stitches, variations and combinations all shown with clear diagrams.

The unique feature of this book is the dozens of smocking diagrams in clear easy-to-read charts. Instructions for more than 10 smocked articles include:

• Smocked Pillow
• Traditional Smock Top
• Mother & Daughter Sun Dresses
• Man's Tuxedo Shirt
• Smocked Raglan Sleeve Blouses
• Father & Son Shirts with Smocked Inserts
• Boy & Girl Bib Front Outfits
• There are 125 illustrations including 24 in full color on the covers.
  
  Book is in like new condition.
  
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