Rosery Apparel | Smocking a Dress From Scratch (It Took Months!) | DIY Smocked Dress @RoseryApparel | Uploaded November 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
How to smock a dress from scratch (the ultimate slow fashion project)! Head to squarespace.com/roseryapparel to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code roseryapparel

Shop my sewing patterns here: roseryapparel.com/shop

Things mentioned:

Fabric shopping in Tokyo video: youtu.be/ZKBkcAMbASc
Armhole template: roseryapparel.com/videos/smocking-a-dress
Squarespace (ad): squarespace.com/roseryapparel
How to smock fabric video: youtu.be/oOk99FyYK8o
Free pocket template: roseryapparel.com/videos/smocking-a-dress

What I'm wearing:

Statement collar dress: youtu.be/7TYYOn6L_nU
Green embroidered dress: roseryapparel.com/daisy
Gathered burnt orange skirt: youtu.be/QFpB9yS12PU
Gingham b+w dress: roseryapparel.com/pansy
Polka dot dress: youtu.be/tMOH0y64Prs

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
02:12 The mistake
04:59 Cutting out the pieces
06:00 Ad break
07:39 Pleating the fabric
13:40 Smocking the neckline
15:50 Smocking the sleeves
18:05 Sewing the dress together
21:51 The finished dress
22:18 Thanks for watching!

Equipment Used:

Camera: Fujifilm X-T4
Sewing machine: Brother FS101 (gifted)
Overlocker/Serger: Singer 14sh644
My fabric scissors: https://ldhscissors.com?bg_ref=Ol3q8HPRD7 *

Where to find me:

+ Shop: roseryapparel.com/shop
+ Instagram: instagram.com/roseryapparel
+ Twitter: twitter.com/roseryapparel​​​

* Affiliate Link. This means that if you click on the link and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase (at no extra cost to you).

Disclaimer: This video was sponsored by Squarespace.