Description

This hand-smocked sundress is a hand smocking piece from the Cherrysmock Back to School – US Collection, designed in bright, kid-friendly colors and made by our workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam. Style code CS-US-BTS-G02, lookbook position #G02. Boutiques can order it wholesale from 30 pieces per design.

Crafted from cheerful sky blue and crisp white cotton gingham, this delightful sundress features classic hand smocking across the chest panel. Detailed with traditional honeycomb stitches and sweet hand-embroidered school bus accents, the style boasts wide shoulder straps and a gathered skirt. A coordinating headband completes this sweet and playful back-to-school outfit.

Hand-Smocked Sundress: technique, fabric and detail

Technique: Hand Smocking
Silhouette: sundress
Fabric: cotton gingham
Colors: sky blue, crisp white, mint
Motif and placement: delicate geometric honeycomb smocking across the chest panel with tiny school bus motifs
Matching accessory: headband

The story behind this hand-smocked sundress

Capturing the excitement of the first day of school, this sundress brings nostalgic school bus imagery into a fresh, modern palette of sky blue and mint. Hand honeycomb smocking ensures flexibility and comfort, celebrating heritage handwork that boutique parents and discerning buyers adore.

Why boutiques choose this hand-smocked sundress

US back to school is about the first-day-of-school photo, school picture day and fall class parties, so designs are bright, cheerful and photo-ready. This hand-smocked sundress belongs to a collection of 22 coordinated designs (15 girls and 7 boys) that mixes hand smocking, hand embroidery and machine embroidery, so you can build a balanced window display and offer matching sibling sets. Browse the full US Back to School to pair it with other styles.

Customization and ordering

Group orders start at 30 pieces per design (mix sizes 3M to 8Y, about 20 days of production). Custom exclusive designs start at 30 pieces per design with a free 2D mock-up and a private woven neck label, in about 30 to 35 days. Ready-to-ship items from our ready-to-ship range start at 10 pieces per design and ship 5 to 7 days after payment. Read the full wholesale terms, learn how to order, or see answers in our FAQs.

For order-by dates, read back to school smocked clothing wholesale guide and when to order wholesale kids clothing. Order by early May to land in US stores for July and August. Import duties and taxes are paid by the recipient.

FAQ about this hand-smocked sundress

What technique is used on this hand-smocked sundress?

This hand-smocked sundress is made with hand smocking. The yoke is pleated and stitched by hand in traditional geometric smocking stitches, so the elasticity and the pattern come from real thread work rather than a printed or machine imitation.

Can I order this hand-smocked sundress in my own colors or with my own label?

Yes. Send us your idea and we prepare a free 2D mock-up. Custom designs start at 30 pieces per design and take about 30 to 35 days, and your own label or tag is available from 30 pieces per design.

When should I order this hand-smocked sundress for Back to School 2027?

When should US boutiques order back to school kids clothing?

Design concept shown as a spec-sheet render. Final fabric, thread colors and stitch layout are confirmed on your approved 2D mock-up and sample.

Wholesale pricing: quoted individually based on quantity, fabric selection and private label requirements. Message Cherrysmock on WhatsApp (+84 949 586 933) with code CS-US-BTS-G02 for an instant quotation.

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