Smocked Christmas Ornament
Cost: Member $130
Non-Member $260
Membership attracts a 50% discount on all workshops (join here and save!)
Description:
What comes to mind when you hear “smocking”?
Smocking is often associated with Christening gowns and little girls' dresses, but evidence exists that smocking was used as far back as the 1300s to add fullness and comfort to adults’ garments. It can be both decorative and functional.
There are many possibilities for using smocking, not just on children’s and adults’ clothing, but also for accessories and decorations, using fabrics ranging from simple gingham or homespun to exquisite silks.
This project introduces often-used smocking stitch combinations, using silk floss and metallic thread on pleated dupion silk fabric. Once the smocking is completed, construction involves covering the polystyrene ball with the smocked silk, then attaching the ribbons and a bead cap to complete the beautiful Christmas ornament.
Registrations open 20th April 2026
Venue: Kingsley Masonic Centre Hall, 2a Moolanda Boulevard, Kingsley
Dates: 5th and 12th September 2026
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Tutor: Beth Ruthven
Skill Level: Some embroidery experience is required
Class Fees:
EGWA Member - $130
Non-Member - $260
Membership attracts a 50% discount on all workshops (join here and save!)
Kit Cost: $40
The kit contains:
Pre-pleated dupion silk
Pre-pleated cotton for practice
3 skeins Beautiful Silks floss, red, green and ecru
DMC metallic thread
Polystyrene ball
Gold ribbon
Gold-coloured bead cap
Crewel needle for silk floss
Chenille needle for metallic thread
Instructions
(Please place payment for the kit in an envelope with your name and give it to the tutor directly on the first day of the workshop)
What to bring
Name badge
Sewing kit- including scissors, pins, tape measure/ruler, needle threader
Magnification if needed
Lamp, rechargeable
Lunch -fridge available
Beth has been sewing and embroidering since childhood. She started smocking over 25 years ago, has taught smocking and made many garments for her granddaughters and on consignment, including babywear, dresses, sleepwear and flower girl dresses.
Registrations will open at 9:00am on 20th April 2026
And close at 11:00pm on 28th August 2026
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