Smocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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smocking

 

[ หˆsmษ’kษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing style

Smocking is a technique used in sewing to gather fabric using stitches. It creates a stretchy effect and is often found on the bodice of dresses or blouses, giving it both style and comfort. This decorative stitching can be seen on children's clothing, as well as in high fashion garments. Smocking allows for movement while adding a delicate and intricate design to the fabric.

Synonyms

gathering, stitching.

Examples of usage

  • The dress featured beautiful smocking around the neckline.
  • She learned the art of smocking to enhance her sewing skills.
  • Smocking is a popular technique for creating children's clothing.

Translations

Translations of the word "smocking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น smocking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅ‹เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Smocking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ smocking

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะพะบั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smoking

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒขใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท smocking

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ smocking

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท smocking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค๋ชจํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูˆูƒูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smocking

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smocking

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝ็ƒŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smocking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smoking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผัƒะบะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smoking

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ smoking

Etymology

The term 'smocking' originated from the late 16th century, deriving from the word 'smock', which was a loose-fitting garment worn by both men and women. The technique of smocking was first used in rural England, where it was used to protect the garments of laborers. Over time, this decorative method of gathering fabric became popular in women's fashion, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. Smocking provides not only a functional benefit by allowing ease of movement but also adds artistic value to clothing. In modern times, it is appreciated both for its historical roots and its aesthetic appeal in fashion design.