Help !! Need a smock pattern

[maddave]

I have got hold of a couple of nice wool blankets and fancy having a go at making a smock in the Swazi kinda look or like the one below. Does anyone have a pattern and any good tips that I could follow... (it's my first go at making my own clothing)... Cheers in advance.

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[Corso]

I've tried to tack down somewhere in the Uk that stocks the patterns on here without much luck

http://www.thegreenpepper.com/adults.html




[url]http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57391
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is worth a try though

 

[treadlightly]

Good luck Dave and keep us posted on your progress. I've never done anything like that either and would be interested to see how a first timer gets on.

 

[bilmo-p5]

You have a PM, Dave

 

[Thetillerman71]

Im also looking to make a very similar smock and have the same problem

 

[Nomad]

Im also looking to make a very similar smock and have the same problem

Me too, and more so now that I've got the sewing machine back in action.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Im also looking to make a very similar smock and have the same problem

And me! The pic is just the sort of thing I'd like to make.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Have a look at this.

If you use a T-shirt a couple of sizes too big and do a trial run (or 2) in an old sheet or some such, you should, with a bit of tweaking & modding here and there, end up with what you're after.

 

[John Fenna]

How about this one ... I have a basic pattern .. that fits me... but it is very basic!
It is a full size pattern (on wall paper) that I designed myself based on a "Viking pattern" off the web but I cannot find it again!
I think Ogri had a schematic for something similar...

 

[bilmo-p5]

Here's something else to look at.

 

[Elen Sentier]

is it this one, John? I like yours but I fancy adding a front handwarmer pocket too and not sure about the very long sleeves.

 

[John Fenna]

Here's something else to look at.

Now that looks good!

 

[Elen Sentier]

Have a look at this.

If you use a T-shirt a couple of sizes too big and do a trial run (or 2) in an old sheet or some such, you should, with a bit of tweaking & modding here and there, end up with what you're after.

I'd thought of doing that with a T-shirt or an old sweatshirt.

 

[Twodogs]

I just finished this one ,

Loads of good info on this thread ,

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55872

Twodogs

 

[maddave]

Have a look at this.

If you use a T-shirt a couple of sizes too big and do a trial run (or 2) in an old sheet or some such, you should, with a bit of tweaking & modding here and there, end up with what you're after.

That makes sense, so if I mess up royally, at least I have the raw material for char cloth

 

[Elen Sentier]

That makes sense, so if I mess up royally, at least I have the raw material for char cloth

Enough to have a stall at the moot I should think

 

[Elen Sentier]

Just got meself a 100% wool army blanket, 230cms x 180 cms, (7ft 6inches x 6ft aprox.). I fancy doing something on the lines of a simple cross-pattern with a front handwarmer pocket and a hood.

 

[Toddy]

Would there be much interest in a do it together kind of thread ?

HWMBLT needs a new 'hoodie'. I'm bored out of my tree stuck indoors just now.
I have the wool, and I have no intention of giving as much fitting detail as Big Swede is doing. I suspect his will be a benchmark but if folks want to rustle up a blanket, or woollen cloth, or canvas, I'll happily talk through the process.

"Somewhere" on the forum are photos of a marled brown one and another dark green one that I made for him several years ago.
The thrice-damned search engine has me stumped

Anyway, it's not rocket science to make a bushshirt, just a bit of patience and some wool

cheers,
M

 

[Zingmo]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63028&p=763256#post763256

I googled hwmblt!

Z

 

[Toddy]

Brilliant Thank you
I tried everything from hoodie, to gore, to gusset, and even on Google I was getting nowhere


Right then; like that but we can change the collar shape, the pockets, can add a kangaroo pouch, adjust the sit down back length, make the neckline lace up.....as I said, it's not rocket science, just a wee bit of forethought and patience

cheers,
M