Ellen McCarn Patterns and Booklets

Patterns and Booklets

Ellen McCarn's Ultimate Bishop Dress

The Ultimate Bishop Dress Pattern by Ellen McCarn is a unique concept for the bishop dress. Notice the hem is straight across and the garment does not "hike up" under the arms, as in other patterns. More pleats around the neck enhance the smocking. You can even picture smock around this neck! There is a "puff" built into the top of the sleeve which is elegant and full for an increased range of motion. A detailed, 24-page, step-by-step instruction booklet with over 150 illustrations, and a multi-sized smocking design are included. Pattern pieces are printed on one side of the paper only to eliminate tracing of pattern pieces. There are over 6 garment variations in the two multi-sized patterns:
Sizes 3 mos.-4 yrs. and 5 yrs.-12 yrs.
Suggested retail price is $12.

Ellen McCarn's Ultimate Yoke Dress

The Ulitmate Yoke Dress Pattern by Ellen McCarn is compatible in size with the Bishop Dress. Both are sized according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. A multi-sized smocking design is included in the 24-page, step-by-step instruction booklet, with over 180 illustrations. There are multiple variations for sleeve, collar, hems and waistline treatments on the pattern pieces, which are printed on only one side of the pattern sheets. the two multi-sized patterns range from sizes 3 mos.-4 yrs. and 5 yrs.-14 yrs. Suggested retail price is $12.

Collars & More

The Collar Collection for The Ultimate Yoke Dress by Ellen McCarn includes 12 collar shapes and variations for the High or Raised Yoke Dress and the Dropped Yoke. The Dropped Yoke Front Pattern Pieces that go with the Ultimate Yoke Dress are included in this pattern for those wishing to have an unsmocked garment with a larger collar. Also included are designs and detailed instructions for basic Embroidery, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Shadow Work and Applique.

Smock & Block Guide

The Smock & Block Guide ™ is designed and produced by English Smocking and Pattern designer Ellen McCarn as a versatile aid to use from the start to finishing of the smocked garment, be it Bishop or Yoke, Collar or Insert.

Ellen McCarn on English Smocking

With 32 pages of beautifully illustrated instructions, the color booklet covers beginning through advanced smocking and includes sections on pleating and construction advice. 150 step-by-step illustrations, photographs and 7 designs make this volume a must for both student and accomplished smocker.

Picture Smocking with Ellen McCarn
The definitive guide for picture smocking, this 48-page color booklet is a must for beginning and advanced stacking instruction. With over 100 step-by-step illustrations & photographs, this volume also contains seven color designs, 12 interchangeable designs, 12 yoke borders and 12 round-neck borders, plus numerous helpful tips.

One Stitch At A Time with Ellen McCarn
The Guide for beginners in English Smocking, this teaching guide contains six designs, a pillow pattern, and eyelet and lace collar instructions. 7 pages.

English Floral Monograms
This delicate & lovely 4-page booklet has 2 versatile designs for yoke (or hand bag) and round neck garments. Suitable for all seasons by changing the dominant color, this booklet has detailed instructions and graphed alphabet.

Smocked Inserts on Knits and Tee Shirts

Begin summer with an easy project for casual living. It is great for all ages and fits the slim to full figured.

Kit includes:
• Smocking instructions & graphs for "Flower & Ladybugs” design pictured on cover

• Detailed instructions with illustrations for insert construction

• 6x7” piece of Sulky Sticky™ Pressure Sensitive Stabilizer
(enough for 2 tee shirts, as pictured)

Smocked Tank Top

This is a great project for "tired of" or "outgrown the heirloom frills" kids and adults. It can sport smocking in a raised waist, as pictured above, or at the waist. Appropriate for Tweens through Adults!

Pleating and reconstruction instructions are detailed and easy to follow.
4 geometric designs that can be used on the tank top, bonnets or other garments are included with D.M.C. color suggestions.

"T" Bag

This is a great NEW idea for summer, back to school or anytime:

It's a tote bag made out of a tank top - use either out grown or never worn!
The tank top straps become the "T" Bag handles!
Use the "T" Bag for beach, sports, ballet, camp, overnight, laundry, pet supplies, general purpose - uses are unlimited!
It's a quick and easy sewing project for classes, Moms and kids of any age, girls or guys!
Instructions explain decorating it, including some designs for embellishments that can be sewn, pressed on, or glued!
Detailed, step-by-step instructions show how to construct the bag!

"A Christmas Story" by Ellen Dahlene McCarn
A Christmas Story, written and illustrated by Ellen Mccarn, is a 32-page story about a little teddy bear watching and participating as two children go through the preparations and joys of the holiday season. A parallel story follows on every other page, simultaneously progressing to their discovery of the true meaning of Christmas - the Ultimate Gift. The drawings and handwritten copy are in their original format to preserve the feeling of a simple and unaffected message.

The "keepsake" first edition is printed on fine, cream-colored, durable and coated cover-stock paper. The cover features a precious little gold foil-stamped bear sitting in an open gift box gazing at a star, which is die-cut and overlays fly page with decorative, gold-stamped stars. The spine is die-cut top left with a small hole, through which an elegant handmade metallic floss tassel is attached. Individually packaged in a clear plastic bag to preserve it's appearance.

Magic Moments
By Becky Summers

Making a French Sewn dress by hand takes several months. Machine French Sewing is done with a zig zag stitch and takes only a few days.

There are several methods for Machine French Sewing, but the one described in this book is easy and makes sewing fun and creative. Lingerie thread is used to keep stitch visibility at a minimum.

This technique can be used for finishing smocked garments as well as with regular sewing. It is an easy method to learn and anyone who has access to a sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch can follow a simple commercial pattern to do it.

Baby's Bibs by Pamela Taylor

Quick and Easy smocked bibs in two sizes with optional linings and Smocking Graphs. Instructions included for poly-cottons and cotton knits.

Bibs, Booties, Bonnets and Caps

Quick and Easy smocked gift set for baby. Sizes 0-12 months, with Smocking Graphs. Instructions included for poly-cottons and cotton knits.

Butterfly Sleeve Gown and Variations

Adult/Multi-sized. Includes three smocking graphs.

Smocked Diaper Set
and Day Dress or Day Shirt

Pattern features pleated back; shirt, dress and gown lengths, several variation and three baby smocking graphs. Multi-sized: 6 and 12 months.

The Enchantment Collar
Series I
Adult/Child - Multi-Sized
Three versions: two petal, four petal and basic smocked.
Includes color design plate.

Every Mother's Pride
Designed by Lorna Soldressen. Pattern includes Sizes 6-12 months for cap and bonnet. Two smocking graphs.