--- product_id: 21286227 title: "A-Z of Smocking: A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced smocker (A-Z of Needlecraft)" price: "50.12 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/21286227-a-z-of-smocking-a-complete-manual-for-the-beginner store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A-Z of Smocking: A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced smocker (A-Z of Needlecraft) **Price:** 50.12 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A-Z of Smocking: A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced smocker (A-Z of Needlecraft) - **How much does it cost?** 50.12 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/21286227-a-z-of-smocking-a-complete-manual-for-the-beginner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This book features every smocking stitch, clearly explained for beginners, but also has inspiring examples and new or little-known techniques to appeal to experienced smockers. It shows how to work the stitches, read graphs, and select colours, fabric and threads. It teaches how to pleat and block a garment, gives advice on different techniques such as ribbon weaving, counterchange, template and freeform smocking and much more. It is bursting with hints, ideas and inspirational photographs. There is full advice on the fabric, needles and thread needed and a glossary of smocking terms. Interspersed throughout the book there are helpful hints for all the stitches and techniques, and beautiful photographs of smocked garments to inspire the reader to pick up a needle. Review: Great basic book - If you are just getting into smocking this is a must have. It has a great visual aids and description for all the stitches you will need Review: This is a beautifully illustrated book with probably all of the information one ... - This is a beautifully illustrated book with probably all of the information one would need to do a variety of smocked pieces. I won a Pullen pleater for a nice low bid on eBay because it came with no directions. This book more than compensated for that, although the pleater is easy to use. The book supplied so much more information that the directions available on YouTube. I highly recommend this book for a beginner as well as someone who may be more experienced. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,318,404 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #596 in Embroidery (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 555 Reviews | ## Images ![A-Z of Smocking: A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced smocker (A-Z of Needlecraft) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BtV1fDxbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great basic book *by D***K on September 11, 2024* If you are just getting into smocking this is a must have. It has a great visual aids and description for all the stitches you will need ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a beautifully illustrated book with probably all of the information one ... *by S***M on March 19, 2016* This is a beautifully illustrated book with probably all of the information one would need to do a variety of smocked pieces. I won a Pullen pleater for a nice low bid on eBay because it came with no directions. This book more than compensated for that, although the pleater is easy to use. The book supplied so much more information that the directions available on YouTube. I highly recommend this book for a beginner as well as someone who may be more experienced. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful photographs and written descriptions of a dying art at a Great Price! *by D***R on December 10, 2015* One of the best, if not the best books covering the art of smocking. If you have a question about how to do, or one of the stitches you have not done recently, this book gives beautiful detail in full color photographs with step by step written descriptions. A must for any serious smocker. This is the latest edition with a flexible cover with a great binding. ## Frequently Bought Together - A-Z of Smocking: A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced smocker (A-Z of Needlecraft) - Treasury of Smocking Designs (Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint) - Rocking Smocking: A guide to smocking for the modern sewist --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/21286227-a-z-of-smocking-a-complete-manual-for-the-beginner](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/21286227-a-z-of-smocking-a-complete-manual-for-the-beginner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*