top of page

Pretty Little Pumpkins Bishop
A Bishop perfect for all things autumn. We love this Tilda blue chambray as a canvas for these Pretty Little Pumpkins smocked on the...


Bishop with Liberty Bias Bands
A simple Bishop dress in a solid Pima Broadcloth with a classic geometric smocking plate. Pair with your favorite Liberty for this...


Sunshine Floral Bishop
An adorable Bishop dress with sweet pink geometric smocking that shines on this fun floral print. Smocked and sewn by Melissa Sansom,...


Seam Free Pleating
Guest blogger Christine from House of Smocking (a smocking shop located in Evasham, England), shows a technique that we loved. In the...


Heirloom Crosses Bishop
An Heirloom take on our classic Bishop pattern. This look is a great option for a baptism or christening gown. Shop the Look Pattern:...


Donna Leigh D Bishop
This classic smocked Bishop is forever a favorite here at Children's Corner! The beautiful Liberty of London Tana Lawn is accented...


Beautiful Blue Bloomer Set (Bishop/Birdie's Bloomers)
Bishop shortened to a top is the perfect choice to pair with your favorite bloomers! The angel sleeves on this Bishop are accented with...


Jazzy Christmas Tree Bishop
A lovely smocked Bishop dress for the holidays! Use the long sleeve and your favorite holiday plate for a classic smocked Christmas...


Back to School Bishop
We cannot get over how sweet this fall inspired apple bishop is! A perfect look for someone heading back to school! Currently available...

Rosy Blue Bishop
We love this classic rose print from Fabric Finders. Available as a pre-pleated kit (while supplies last), you will receive a cut, sewn...


Rosy Pink Bishop
There is nothing quite like a little girl in a smocked Bishop (look at those cheeks)! We love this classic rose print from Fabric...


Crocheted Button Loop By Machine
No need to make the delicate crocheted button loops for your heirloom project by hand! Let us show you a way to do this quickly with your...


Retracing the Roots of Our Bishop
The Children’s Corner has given its beloved Bishop a 21st-century makeover – honoring the pattern’s legacy, while at the same time...

Bishop Smocked Sleeve with Edging
The traditional Bishop dress usually features smocking on the sleeve. The smocking sits nicely around the bicep (for short) or wrist (for...


Long Sleeve Bias Band
Who doesn’t love another option for finishing a sleeve? Use these instructions to add a bias band at the wrist of a long sleeve...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Piping
In this video, Bonnie shows you through how to add piping to your sleeve. You may choose this embellishment to add to the Banded Puff...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Elastic
Bonnie shows you this easy way to accomplish a gathered finish to your sleeve with elastic. You may choose this as an alternative to...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Angel Sleeve
Watch as our Bonnie, an expert heirloom teacher, shows you how to add a sweet embellishment to your Angel Sleeve. You may choose this as...


Bishop Embellishment Ideas
Bonnie gives three great ideas to add a special touch to your Bishop or Missy. These are great ideas to give an heirloom gown a fresh new...


Tips for Pleating a Bishop
In addition to our pleater tips video, watch this video for some helpful tips on pleating a Bishop dress. We present basic tips here and...


Bishop Finishing Techniques
Thanks to our very talented friends and bloggers, Dress Them Dearly and Margy Hood for this terrific post on smocking a Bishop straight...

Bishop Pattern Correction
Pattern Correction: Bishop #3 These corrections only apply to the revised Bishop pattern released in August 2017. If your pattern was...
Sort By Pattern
for more inspiration












bottom of page