Vintage 1979 SMOCKING 17 Diagram Chart Designs 10 Projects Pattern Book This is a vintage 1979 book called Dianne Durand Smocking Technique, Projects and Designs. Dianne Durand teaches the art of smocking and shows how to make more than 10 exquisite projects. Complete instructions include selecting materials, setting pleats, adapting a commercial pattern for a smocking insert, working smocking designs from charts plus basic stitches, variations and combinations all shown with clear diagrams. The unique feature of this book is the dozens of smocking diagrams in clear easy-to-read charts. Instructions for more than 10 smocked articles include: Smocked Pillow Traditional Smock Top Mother Daughter Sun Dresses Man's Tuxedo Shirt Smocked Raglan Sleeve Blouses Father Son Shirts with Smocked Inserts Boy Girl Bib Front Outfits There are 125 illustrations including 24 in full color on the covers. Book is in like new condition. My items are shipped from Canada and I use Canada Post - we do not have a media rate or first class shipping as in the US. Canada Post charges by the size and weight of the items. When you receive your parcel, shipping costs do not reflect the 15% HST we have to pay in Nova Scotia on stamps. I do not ship on weekends or holidays as there is no mail service available at Canada Post on these days. Always happy to combine items when possible to save you on postage. IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE ITEM PLEASE WAIT UNTIL I SEND YOU A COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE BEFORE PAYING. Combined shipping is based on the FINAL WEIGHT of your package - please email me the item numbers if you would like an exact rate for the items you are bidding on. Thanks.