Art of the Fold: Smocking Design Workshop with Zayden Skipper

Watch live as Zayden Skipper demonstrates smocking at Mood Atlanta! Learn grid marking, stitch geometric patterns, and create your sample.
About this Event

Experience a live demonstration and hands-on practice of smocking—a time-honored sewing and embroidery technique that gathers fabric into soft, controlled folds secured with decorative stitching. Hosted at the Mood Fabrics Atlanta Showroom, designer Zayden Skipper will showcase how flat textiles are transformed into dimensional, textured surfaces used in heirloom garments and modern fashion. Attendees will also get the chance to create their own smocking samples during the session.

What You Will See & Do

• Grid & Pleat Preparation: How grid-marking works to create precise, even pleats.
• Stitch Execution: Live demonstration and practice of fundamental smocking stitches, including classic honeycomb and geometric patterns.
• Hands-on Sample Creation: Attendees will make their own smocking samples to practice and take home.
• Application: Examples of how smocked panels are integrated into finished garments, blouses, and decorative projects.

Class Registration & Cancellation Policy We look forward to creating with you! Full refunds are available for cancellations made up to 24 hours before the event start time. Please note that Eventbrite’s service fees are non-refundable.