Sizes: UK 4-28 / US 2-26 / EU 32-56
Easy to Print (A0 + A4/US Letter)
Metric & Imperial Measurements
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The French Smock is a casual classic that comes with a huge range of design options which include: a button up placket OR zip fastening, different bib shapes, an optional trim for the curved bib, optional patch pockets, 2 different lengths and options for thick or thin fabrics for the cuff, sleeve placket and neck binding (thin fabrics can use the smaller pattern pieces, thicker fabrics will want to use the wider pattern pieces.
With this pattern you’ll be able to create your own truly unique garment by selecting your favourite features to make something that’s personal to you.
Suitable for intermediate sewers.
Construction techniques: Front button placket, optional zip fastening (for more experienced makers), full sleeve with cuff and plackets, flat binding, run & fell seams and topstitching details.
Suitable fabrics: Linen, poplin, lawn, lightweight denim and twill for a 'blouse' version. For a heavier 'outdoor layer' version you can use corduroy, denim, wool suit or a lightweight wool felt.
Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 16 = 150cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 180cm
Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 16 = 200cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 245cm
Materials list: Self fabric, 5 x buttons (around 1.5/2.5cm) or 2 x buttons (around 1.5/2cm) and a 16-18cm zip, thread in a colour of your choice and about 40cm of good quality fusing
Pages to print: Instructions - 26, A4/US Letter - 41, A0 - 2
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #msfrenchsmock
How to print your pattern:
You have two options for printing out your pattern.
1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.
2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.
Using PDF layers:
All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).
