Madeira Smocking
Description of the Madeira Smocking
Madeira Smocking is a special thread that reacts to heat. The thread slowly shrinks and slowly pulls an iron over the fabric while the fabric does not, causing the fabric to pleat in a controlled manner. The ruffled effects are beautiful and limitless.
No special needles are required and shrink embroidery can be sewn on any type of embroidery machine.