Smocking Stencils for Amazing Texture and Special Effects
Jun 6th 2022
Calling all sewists, cosplayers, and more! Smocking no longer has to be a guessing game (especially for beginners) with these helpful stencils by Maggie Hofmann, award-winning cosplayer and author of Smocking Secrets.
Yes, these stencils can be used to make traditional children's clothing. Yes, they can be used to create perfect, even smocking stitches for historical applications.
But . . . don't let your ideas end there. Wait 'til you see the amazing ideas for using smocking to add texture and dimension to costumes and cosplay—you won't believe the creative possibilities. Let your creativity go wild!
Photo: Topher Oriel
Costume: Based on the character of Yasha from Critical Role
Lattice smocked bodice, made and worn by Jobie Lee
Photo: Kerstin VanHuss
Costume: Original design by The Wizard Tailor based on the character of Merlin from The Sword in the Stone
Lattice smocked panels, made and worn by The Wizard Tailor
Photo: Alexandra Lee Studios
Costume: Design by Sunset Dragon based on the character of Ysera from World of Warcraft
Arrow-smocked sleeves, made and worn by Eveille Cosplay
Photo: Dan Arango
Costume: Based on the character of Sabrina from The Chilling Adventure of Sabrina
Sleeves and skirt featuring shell smocking, made and worn by Archaic Costumes
Photo: Alexandra Lee Studios
Costume: Original design by author based on the character of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty
Arrow-smocked sleeves made and worn by the author, Maggie Hofmann
Photo: Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay
Costume: Original design by Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay based on the character Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time
Inserted panels of lattice smocking in the skirt of a dress by Cowbutt Crunchies Cosplay
Photos: Elemental Photography and Design
Costume: Original design by Sarcasm-himé based on the character Crowley from Good Omens
Appliquéd arrow smocking in the snake detail, made and worn by Sarcasm-himé
