smocking

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smock·ing | \ ˈsmä-kiŋ

Definition of smocking

: a decorative embroidery or shirring made by gathering cloth in regularly spaced round tucks

Examples of smocking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After our fabrics are hand-dyed and washed, they’re sent to be cut into various panels, some of which are sent off to the smocking team. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "Not Ready for Sweater Weather? These Dreamy Handmade Smocks Will Brighten the Last Days of Summer," 22 Aug. 2018 After our fabrics are hand-dyed and washed, they’re sent to be cut into various panels, some of which are sent off to the smocking team. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "Not Ready for Sweater Weather? These Dreamy Handmade Smocks Will Brighten the Last Days of Summer," 22 Aug. 2018

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