Anyone made a Cornish Fishermans type smock

[paulnb57]

I feel the need for a Cornish Fishermans type of smock, with a collar. Anyone know of a sewing pattern or anyone made one?

Cheers

Paul

 

[Limaed]

I've had one for about 20 years. It's was made by this company: http://thesmockshop.com/

Might be worth asking if you can copy their pattern?

 

[bilmo-p5]

Can't say I've seen any patterns for fishermans smocks per se, but it would be straightforward enough to adapt or modify another. The pattern for this might well lend itself to a suitable mod. I doubt very much if any commercial outfit will give you their patterns.

 

[paulnb57]

Bilmo - that is exactly what I mean, and Ive found the pattern on ebay in the USA, which Ive just purchased..............Cheers!!

Paul

 

[bilmo-p5]

Glad you're sorted. Do you have a link or patt. no., please.

 

[Zingmo]

I made one. You can see it in this thread: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65865

I have a cornish smock, but the colour scheme is more beach than woodland so I just copied it in some tent canvas. It is a good design in that there is no seam on your shoulder. The fiddly bit was where the collar meets the shoulder. If I did it again I would add a piece loosely behind the throat with a toggle to pull the sides together in bad weather.

It now looks well used with its own patina of chainsaw oil, but it remains my most practical outdoor garment.

Post pictures when you're done and some along the way if possible.

Z

 

[paulnb57]

This is the one I purchased

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250242343...WNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_689

I searched Google for

McCalls 4223 Misses, Mens tops

The pattern is available in a couple of size ranges....

Paul

 

[bilmo-p5]

Ha, ha, ha! There's a coincidence. That's the pattern I used for the smock I linked earlier. Thanks anyway.

 

[paulnb57]

Ian, I got the info from your post........

Zingmo, was your homemade pattern like this?

http://www.lauramarshdesigns.co.uk/pattern-categories/sewing-tutorials/Drafting a basic smock.pdf


Cheers!

Paul

 

[bilmo-p5]

doh! I didn't read the whole thread again; was only after the pic.

The lauramarshdesigns link looks like it might be useful, thankyou.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

I made one. You can see it in this thread: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65865

Really dig that hat Z, I'm currently trying to make an Indy type fedora 'a la Real Deal' out of some old tarp someone threw away. I doubt it will look any where near as good as yours though.

 

[paulnb57]

My only concern with the laura marsh designs, is that it may be too simple a shape, untailored, If you lay a more tailored smock flat the arms would form a slight arrowhead shape where as the simpler one would be more tee shaped......perhaps its not as issue.....

Paul

 

[Zingmo]

My smock is a very basic shape with arms that stick out at right angles to the body. I didn't have a big enough piece of fabric to make it seamless so the arms are separate. The T shape isn't really a problem once it's on, even though it is made from quite thick canvas.
When you make your own you can tweak the design how you want. Mine is longer at the back so I always have something to sit on and the pouch pocket was sized around an OS map. I like the pattern you linked to as it has generous arm holes. Mine can be a bit of a wriggle to get on and off.

Z

 

[paulnb57]

Thanks for that Zingmo I may give the custom pattern a go......

Paul

 

[bilmo-p5]

Pattern are like recipes. If you follow them slavishly you will end up with the goods, but if you use them as guidance you can modify the ingredients and quantities to make all manner of delightful concoctions, (and some not-so-delightful ones, too.)

 

[Fattie60]

Hi Paul, I hope you don't mind me contacting you but I have been looking for the pattern to no avail. Where did you get yours from please and is it still available. Many Thanks

 

[woof]

As has been mentioned the smock shop one's are about £25 & are excellent, basic but tough, I wear them for work as a gardener.

Rob

 

[paulnb57]

Course I don't mind, thats what forums are about, although I can't remember receiving mine! Must check!

Heres a link, no issues ordering from the States...I have purchased from Etsy before.....the pattern is available in difeerent sizes, make sure you get the right one!

or Google

McCalls 4223 Misses, Mens tops


https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/203570434/25-off-sale-mccalls-4223-misses-mens?ref=related-0

Paul

 

[Joonsy]

If making one for bushcraft I would personally make a few simple alterations to the traditional fishing type, I would have Velcro fasteners on the cuffs, the cuffs would be wide enough to roll up past your elbows, and I’d have a zipped neck collar that zipped down quite low to about your stomach for ventilation. Designed for fisherman of course it was essential to NOT have any buttons etc (they catch and hold the meshes of a net hence apart from being a nuisance it can be extremely dangerous leading to drowning if one falls overboard if the meshes get stuck on the buttons) however for bushcraft use buttons/fittings are not an issue. I used to use a fishing smock (for fishing & netting) from an Ireland company which was excellent but am afraid I cannot remember the makers name.

 

[paulnb57]

Update, found my pattern, the pink one had tidied up! and Ive bought a Smock Shop er, Smock, should be here tomorrow......