- [Peggy] Got it. So I'm gonna show you how to do the two most basic stitches of smocking. One is called a cable and that is a horizontal stitch. And the other one is a trellis, which is a traveling ...
Q: I am interested in learning more about smocking. I know the basics, but is there a local sewing group that could help me hone my craft? – L.C., Newport News A: Smocking is an old form of hand ...