Arrow Smocking Technique
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How to make arrow smock
In the weekend, mostly I have much leisure time and want to do something such as sewing or crafting. This time, I want to make another smock embroidery, as simple and gorgeous as the first smock before. Even it took much time to make it, but it was so fun.
Arrow smock pattern
As you can see in the picture, there are lines pointing the direction. The horizontal line means that you don't have to pull the thread. Transfer the dot
Before you begin to stitch the dot, you have to transfer the pattern to the fabric. Draw the pattern
This tips is useful for beginner. After you transfer the dot using carbon paper, you can draw the pattern to the fabric, It will be helpful to you, so you don't get any mistakes when stitch the next dot. Step #1
Start by making stitch in the first dot Step #2
Continue a small stitch to the second dot Step #3
Stitch the third dot Triangle Shape
See the triangle shape Step #4
Pull the thread taut. Bringing the three dots together and forming the first pleat. Step #5
Make a small stitch through three dots, leaving a small loop. Thread the needle make through the loop to make a knot, and pull the thread taut. Step #6
See the pattern. This is the step to stitch the vertical line. After make the last knot, continue to stitch to the vertical dot, leaving a little slack in the thread and make a knot over this dot. Step #7
Continue stitch the diagonal dot from bottom-left to the up-right Step #8
Stitch the diagonal dot from up-left to the bottom-right Step #9
Pull the thread taut. Bringing the three dots together and forming the second pleat. Step #10
Don't forget to make a small stitch through three dots, leaving a small loop. Thread the needle make through the loop to make a knot, and pull the thread taut. Arrow smock first row
As you can see, this is the first row from arrow smock. It has not finished yet. Continue to the second row and so on... Front Side Arrow Smock
Repeat the step 1 until step 10. Then you will see the beautiful result from the front side of arrow smock Back Side Arrow Smock
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