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Vocabulary Entry
smocking
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of sewing that gathers fabric in a pattern to create a decorative yet functional effect.
Example Sentences
"The dress featured beautiful smocking along the bodice."
"She learned smocking from her grandmother, who had been practicing it for decades."
"The smocking on the baby clothes added a charming touch."
V
verb
The act of gathering fabric into pleats or folds for decorative purposes.
Example Sentences
"She is smocking the fabric for her next sewing project."
"He spent the afternoon smocking a custom design on the shirt."
"They decided to smock their own clothing to add a personal flair."