Smock London Meets Manon Lagreve

Smocking is a story woven with stitches. With each stitch and each pleat the design and its story takes shape. Inspired by this slow, manual process, we celebrate the "making" of the creative souls we count as friends and conspirators. Just as a cake is baked, and a smock is sewn, an artists is also made - with rich ingredients, an often unpredictable journey, and always with surprising and remarkable results. 

 

The Baking of Manon LaGreve: Introducing our latest #smocksister story:

Baker extraordinaire, French girl in London, Gastronomique Maman, secret dress maker, long time Smock Sister and all round culinary talent - we were lucky enough to visit Manon at her London home to hear her story and discuss our mutual love affair with hand smocking, all while baking one of her famous Gateux aux Fraise. And the cherry on the top? Finishing with a slice of freshly baked heaven - as unique and wonderful as Manon herself. Thank you Manon for welcome us into your home, introducing us to your amazing daughter Fleur and giving us a taste of your story and your craft.