This week's topic is one that I've had a lot of fun with. Smocking is a great technique for adding detail and beauty to a doll's dress. It also gives the dress a professionally made look. If you can embroider a simple running stitch and stem stitch, you can smock a dress. Here's the latest article from the Doll Making site at BellaOnline.com. Enjoy!

How to Make a Smocked Doll Dress
Once you learn the basics of smocking you can apply it to any project you want to add beautiful detail to.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art18531.asp

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