What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son making fun of ornamental stitching (8)" mean?

The definition is "ornamental stitching". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Son") + MOCKING (synonym of "making fun of"); definition: "ornamental stitching" The answer is SMOCKING.

Son making fun of ornamental stitching (8)

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