Smocking Secrets: 20 Stitch Patterns to Create Unforgettable Texture; Cosplay, Garment, Home Dec & More - Softcover

Hofmann, Maggie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1644032120 ISBN 13: 9781644032121

Publisher: C&T Publishing / FanPowered Press, 2022

Synopsis

Smocking made simple! 20 stitch patterns to create next-level cosplay

Learn the art of smocking from award-winning costume designer Maggie Hofmann! With step-by-step instructions for 20 American and English smocking techniques, cosplayers can incorporate 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects like fish scales in their designs. Pre-smocked fabric is expensive, but now you can make your own stylish panels for every event. Smocking Secrets will give you the perfect jumping-off point to invent your own fancy flourishes! Take your costumes to the next level with the book’s companion product, smocking stencils in three gridded sizes.

• Add rich texture, 3D effects, and historical flair to your costumes with smocking
• Award-winning cosplayer Maggie Hofmann helps you achieve unique visual effects for theater-ready looks
• Pre-smocked fabric is expensive! Save money by making your own

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About the Author

Maggie Hofmann is an award-winning cosplayer whose work has been published on websites such as Cosplay Central and Marvel.com. She holds an MFA in Costume Design and has made theatrical costumes professionally since 2009. She lives in Chicago, IL. paisleyandglue.com

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Smocking made simple! 20 stitch patterns to create next-level cosplay

Edition details

• Publisher: C&T Publishing / FanPowered Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1644032120
• ISBN 13: 9781644032121
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112