Starter Pack smocking patterns

Starter pack with a variety of smocking patterns: Chainlink shows the arrow motif, Herringbone shows lattice techniques, Lens Stars shows triangle grids, and Square Twists and Bars shows square twists. Patterns are on standard US letter-size pdf pages and include information about project planning, i.e. finished size vs. starting size. Digital delivery, no materials included. PDF reader required.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Starting to finished size ratio

- Instructions on use

- Pattern on a background grid

- Pattern without a background grid

- Colored representation of the symmetries present in the pattern

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR USE

- Fabric

- Needle and thread

- Marking pencil/pen/chalk

- Cutting tool (scissors/rotary cutter + mat)

- Ruler

- OPTIONAL: light table/projector for pattern transfer

RECOMMENDED FABRICS

- Gingham and checked fabrics are great to start out - the grid is already drawn for you!

- Mid-weight solids such as satin and velvet show the texture nicely in finished goods

- Consider the tracing method you'll use when you pick your fabric. If you're using light, don't get something too dark.

COPYRIGHT

- Pattern for personal use only

- Contact me if you want to license the pattern to sell products

- All rights reserved, copyright Gathering Folds 2020