What is another word for smocking?
Pronunciation: [smˈɒkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Smocking is a decorative technique that involves gathering a piece of fabric into small, even pleats and holding them in place with stitches. While smocking is the most commonly used term to describe this technique, there are several other synonyms that could be used in its place. For instance, the terms "shirring" and "pleating" are sometimes used interchangeably with smocking, as they involve similar techniques of gathering and stitching fabric in a decorative pattern. The phrase "tucking" is also associated with smocking, as it involves creating small fold-like tucks of fabric in a similar fashion. All of these synonyms can be used to describe the same decorative technique and the end results are always beautiful.
