smocking

noun

1. （衣服的）褶裥，缩褶
   decoration on clothing consisting of very small tight folds which are sewn together

1. (用于缝制褶裥的)正面刺绣
   Smocking is a decoration on tops and dresses which is made by gathering the material into folds using small stitches.

1. His habit is smocking in bed when he wakes up.
   他习惯早上醒来躺在床上抽烟。

noun

1. embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches