May 22, 2008 - Smocked Christening Gowns and Outfits

For centuries, children's clothing has been constructed with hand-smocking techniques. To create smocking, light-weight fabric is folded into tiny pleats and then embroidered, creating a stretchy surface that displays a wide variety of design possibilities. Because of its hand-stitched nature, smocking requires a level of unique, personal attention that is not found in many sewing facilities.

At One Small Child, we are excited to offer beautiful hand-smocked styles for boy and girl: our Gilbert boys' smocked christening outfit and our Abigail smocked christening gown are finely crafted of pure, soft white cotton and are of exquisite quality. Perfect garments for the most discriminating of tastes!