{"product_id":"english-smocking-for-beginners-november-11","title":"English Smocking for Beginners — November 11","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, November 11, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003cbr\u003eInstructor: Traci Eliff\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Seams Sew Crazy, in-store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless art of English smocking in this beginner-friendly class designed to teach the fundamentals of this beautiful heirloom sewing technique. You will learn how to prepare and pleat fabric, create the essential hand stitches, read a smocking plate, and understand the tools and materials you need to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are interested in making heirloom garments, special gifts, or simply expanding your sewing skills, this class gives you a solid foundation and the confidence to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is hand work rather than machine work, so there is no sewing machine to bring and nothing to wrestle. Just a quiet afternoon learning something people have been doing beautifully for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e scissors. That is genuinely all — the kit is included in your class fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete beginner. No smocking or hand-sewing experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Cancellation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeats are limited to 6 so everyone gets hands-on time, and we need at least 3 registered for a class to run. Your seat is confirmed once payment is received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cancel, call the shop at 501-205-1975 during business hours or email create@seamssewcrazy.com. Notice is counted from when we receive your call or email — please don't cancel through social media, since we may not see it in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7+ days before class\u003c\/strong\u003e — full refund to your original payment method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFewer than 7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e — store credit for the full amount, good on anything in the shop. You're also welcome to send someone in your place; just call and give us their name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-shows without notice\u003c\/strong\u003e are not eligible for a refund or credit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf we cancel\u003c\/strong\u003e for low enrollment or weather — full refund, or move your seat to the next session, your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a class fills, call and ask to be added to the waiting list. When we have three waiting, we add a second session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seams Sew Crazy","offers":[{"title":"6 seats","offer_id":43227074461771,"sku":"CLS-20261111-SMOCKING","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/5529\/1723\/files\/English_Smockinbook_80972979-c150-4d62-a73c-dad33e8f7b83.webp?v=1789930191","url":"https:\/\/seamssewcrazy.com\/products\/english-smocking-for-beginners-november-11","provider":"Seams Sew Crazy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}