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Young African American woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop looking right, wearing 221 English Smock.
black and white pend and ink drawing by Gretchen Shields. A girl, man and woman holding umbrellas all wearing 221 English Smock, with their small flock of sheep
Close up of African American woman bust of 221 English Smock Frock, button opening and embroidery.
Back of African American woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop with hand on her hip wearing 221 English Smock Frock, smocked in the back, with black leggings and brown heeled Chelsea boots.
Close up back view of African American woman wearing 221 English Smock Frock, that is smocked in the back.
221 English Smock
221 English Smock
Close up of sleeve detail of 221 English Smock Frock.
Close up of sleeve and cuff of 221 English Smock, smocked at the sleeve.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawings of back views of round frock and smock frock.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawing of front view of round frock and smock frock.
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
221 English Smock
221 English Smock
Young African American woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop looking right, wearing 221 English Smock.
black and white pend and ink drawing by Gretchen Shields. A girl, man and woman holding umbrellas all wearing 221 English Smock, with their small flock of sheep
Close up of African American woman bust of 221 English Smock Frock, button opening and embroidery.
Back of African American woman standing in front of a white studio backdrop with hand on her hip wearing 221 English Smock Frock, smocked in the back, with black leggings and brown heeled Chelsea boots.
Close up back view of African American woman wearing 221 English Smock Frock, that is smocked in the back.
221 English Smock
221 English Smock
Close up of sleeve detail of 221 English Smock Frock.
Close up of sleeve and cuff of 221 English Smock, smocked at the sleeve.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawings of back views of round frock and smock frock.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawing of front view of round frock and smock frock.
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
221 English Smock
221 English Smock

221 English Smock

$25.00

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Children's 2-12; Misses 6-20; Men's 30-42

Smocks have been worn by rural laborers as protective overgarments for hundreds of years. The technique of hand-smocking evolved from the way many of these early garments were fitted, sized, and embellished. 

English Smocks were most widely worn during the late 18th century. Shepherds donned the sturdy garments while traveling unpaved roads. Butchers, bakers, fishmongers, and farmers wore smocks for work, and many had "best" smocks (usually white) as well, for Sundays, special occasions, and to make a good impression at the annual Hiring Fairs. Today, smocks are favored by artists, craftspeople, and fashionable folk everywhere. 

Originally a man's garment, the loose-fitting smock is sized for women as well as men. The Round Smock is sized for children as well. 

The Round Smock is mid-calf length and slips over the head. For children, the smock is knee-length. 

The Smock Frock has a button-front opening and is tunic length. 

Both versions may be hand-smocked on front, back, and sleeves, or easily "mock-smocked" by machine with elastic. 

Instructions and designs for smocking and embroidery are included inside pattern. 

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want in the drop down menu.  The PDF pattern has instructions, lore and authentic detailing, and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”) in adult and children's sizes.

Suggested fabrics: Soft medium-weight fabrics with some drape such as cotton, rayon, wool, synthetics or blends in challis, broadcloth, corduroy, or flannel. For an authentic look, choose linen or homespun.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

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