SMOCK STITCH EMBROIDERY

Forza Giovane is one of the few companies still able to create smock stitch with traditional multi-needle machinery. It can be fixed or elastic, with embroidered and decorated geometric patterns.

Used since ancient dressmaking, this technique was especially popular on cotton, silk and heavier fabrics. It decorated cuffs, bodices and necklines, as well as theatrical costumes, and remains a distinctive feature of high-fashion pieces.

It is also widely used in childrenswear and allows areas of a garment to be textured and gathered. We produce smock stitch primarily by machine and, on request, by hand, on fabrics ranging from chiffon and organza to knitwear and leather.