06. Ready to Smock Pleated Dress (Seersucker Gingham) for Kids - Short Sleeves

Create a timeless, heirloom-quality smocked dress with ease using this pre-pleated, ready-to-smock short-sleeved dress. Thoughtfully designed for English smocking and hand embroidery, it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers.

Crafted from OEKO-TEX® certified organic cotton gingham, this fabric features yarn-dyed checks with a subtle seersucker texture. The gently puckered weave allows for natural breathability while adding soft dimension, making it lightweight, comfortable, and ideal for warm-weather wear.

The yoke is expertly pre-pleated, saving you hours of preparation so you can begin stitching right away. Whether you’re creating a special occasion piece, a holiday outfit, or an everyday vintage-inspired garment, this dress provides a beautiful foundation for your work.

Each piece is carefully handcrafted in Canada with close attention to detail and quality.

Available in 3 options.

• Option 1 - Dress only
• Option 2 - Dress and total of 3 colour matching DMC 6-strand cotton embroidery floss. 
• Option 3 includes - 3 bundles of colour matching DMC 6-strand cotton embroidery floss, Kraft gift box, Custom gift message printed on cotton fabric

Pre-Pleated Practice Kit (Add-on):

Perfect for beginners and a thoughtful addition for seasoned stitchers, this pre-pleated practice kit is designed to help you build confidence before working on your garment.

Each kit includes a 5.5" square of pre-pleated fabric, allowing you to familiarize yourself with stitch placement, tension, and rhythm without the pressure of working directly on your final piece. It’s an ideal way to refine your technique, test colour combinations, and practice classic smocking stitches.

Also included is a bundle of 6-strand cotton embroidery floss by DMC (random colour).

For our U.S. customers, your order(s) will be shipped with "Chit-Chat U.S. Edge Tracked Delivery" with Duty Prepaid (DPP). You should expect NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE at time of delivery.