Design
The Calyx Smock is named after a part of the flower where petals and fruit form.
Balanced between the decorative and utilitarian the idea stems from a memory of my Mother’s hairdressing apron she wore in the late 70s combined with the handmade gathered smock she dressed me in at the same time.
Fabric
The Calyx Smock is suitable for many woven fabrics.
From fine sheer light-weight silks for some full floaty romance to
mid-weight Denim paired with a Glacial Skivvy when winter layering is needed.
The limit is to fabrics too thick to bind after gathering: Thick denim and jumbo cord, coat weight fabrics.
Fit
Sized from 6-18
The style is free fitting excluding the shoulder width. This is the most important measurement to get as close as possible.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes highly detailed instructions, with close attention to gathering and binding.
Notions
•Stay Tape (interfacing tape with a stay stitch down the centre)
• Matching Thread.
• Topstitching thread (optional)
Top Length, Short Sleeve, Roll hem.
Fabric width 122 cm • 44″
Size 6 -10 = Fabric length - 170 cm • 68″
Size 12-18 = Fabric length - 190 cm • 75″
Fabric width 150 cm • 59″
Size 6 -10 = Fabric length - 135 cm • 53″
Size 12-18 = Fabric length - 140 cm • 55″
Top Length, Longer Sleeve, Faced hem.
Fabric width 122 cm • 44″
Size 6 -10 = Fabric length - 200 cm • 79″
Size 12-18 = Fabric length - 250 cm • 99″
Fabric width 150 cm • 59″
Size 6 -10 = Fabric length - 140 cm • 55″
Size 12-18 = Fabric length - 160 cm • 63 ″
Dress Length, Longer Sleeve, Faced hem.
Fabric width 122 cm • 44″
Size 6 -10 = Fabric length - 270 cm • 107″
Size 12-18 = Fabric length - 290 cm • 115″
Fabric width 150 cm • 59″
Size 6 -10 = Fabric length - 210 cm • 83 ″
Size 12-18 = Fabric length - 220 cm • 87″