Fewthings are sweeter than a little girl in a smocked nightgown.  This ruffle sleeved classic bishop in blue batiste is smocked in white with pink bullion roses, edged with French lace. Six year old Laurel loves it.
The nightie was completely constructed before it was smocked. Again and again, I have heard friends talk of their stacks of unfinished projects. Many, if not most, are smocked garments awaiting construction. Smocking is a joy. Construction is less so. Some of these projects will never be finished.
Some time ago, I began making my own ready-to-smock bishops. To me, doing the construction first makes as much sense as eating your vegetables before dessert. The initial surge of enthusiasm for a project can get me through the sometimes tedious construction phase and before the project is yesterday’s news, it is ready to smock. Yippee!!! Continue reading
