smocking
/ˈsmɑkɪŋ/
noun
- A decorative sewing technique in which fabric is gathered into small pleats and stitched with embroidery to create a stretchy, textured pattern.
- She learned smocking from her grandmother and used it on pillowcases.
- The craft store offers a class on traditional English smocking.
- The baby's dress was decorated with delicate smocking across the chest.