The neckline of this Albert Nipon dress is smocked. Smocking is an embroidery stitch of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches, sometimes it is elasticised. Friday, March 6, 2009
Vintage Albert Nippon Sheer Navy Crepe Smocked Dress
The neckline of this Albert Nipon dress is smocked. Smocking is an embroidery stitch of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches, sometimes it is elasticised.
Labels:
1980's,
Embroidery,
Gathers
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2 comments:
This is breathtakingly gorgeous! Now if only I could learn to smock...!
This technique is too old even though nice work done keep it up
Sunil
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