If you want to delve into the wonderful world of smocking, hand pleating and purchased inserts will only take you so far - you need a pleater, and new pleaters are expensive! But used pleaters are plentiful and available. Here are things to keep in mind and my recommended brands when purchasing a used pleater.
Helpful Videos:
How to Clean a Pleater: [ Ссылка ]
Pleating Woven Fabric: [ Ссылка ]
Get Started Smocking: [ Ссылка ]
How to Hand Pleat Fabric for Smocking: [ Ссылка ]
Blog post on Generic Smocking Needles: [ Ссылка ]
Reed & Amanda Jane Pleater Needles (fits Sally Stanley machines): [ Ссылка ]
New Pleaters can be purchased from:
Creative Sewing & Smocking: [ Ссылка ]
The Tosca Company: [ Ссылка ]
All Brands: [ Ссылка ]
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