Inspired by the traditional artist’s smock – think Monet wafting around his garden t at Giverny with brush in hand, and then refashioned for us modern creatives to enjoy. You will be able to create your own generous and loose fitting top with 3/4 length sleeves. This is a versatile pattern with 3 neckline options: self bound with either a faced opening at the centre front or a side opening positioned on the shoulder seam. Or choose to finish without an opening. Two pretty and practical patch pockets are an easy addition.
Vintage fabric suggestions
This style is perfect to keep you cool during the summer. I’ve pulled together an edit of soft floaty fabrics that suit this drapey style smock.
15% off fabric when bought with the Wendy smock sewing pattern. Use code Wendy on checkout.
Discount valid until 17 July. Discount only valid on fabrics, not patterns, kits or haberdashery. Free postage on orders over £25 still applies. Not valid with any other discount code.
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1980s cotton floral green£50.00 -
Black floral chiffon vintage fabric (by the half metre)£8.00 -
Green ditsy leaf chiffon vintage fabric£40.00 -
Joan Kessler blue vintage floral fabric£40.00 -
Lilac Vintage floral cotton fabric (by the half metre)£8.00 -
Orange cotton deadstock fabric (by the half metre)£5.00 -
Peony Vintage Cotton Fabric£45.00 -
Pink stripe vintage fabric£35.00 -
Quartz Green ditsy white leaf vintage fabric (by the half metre)£7.00 -
Red and white stripe vintage fabric (by half metre)£7.00 -
red white and blue stripe shirting fabric£40.00 -
Tulip printed cotton fabric£35.00 -
Vintage heart cotton fabric£35.00 -
white and red vintage polka dot cotton (by half metre)£7.00
The skill level of this top is an advanced beginner. Maven instructions are really well set out but if you need extra help, there are lots of tutorials on Maven’s blog.