making a snow smock smaller

[Peter_t]

iv got two swedish snow smocks (don’t mind ruining one, or two lol) and both are massive. im planning on unpicking the stitching, cutting them a bit smaller then sewing the pieces back together.

good idea? any pointers would be great

thanks
pete

 

[pwb]

Not sure Pete ,

Think John Fenna or Toddy would know though.
How about turning the smock inside out putting it on and getting someone to pin the seams to get the fit right before you cut. Probably have to take the pockets off first.
Interested in how you get on as I quite fancy having ago at one myself.

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[John Fenna]

Good advice there Puub - just what I would do!

 

[Celt_Ginger]

Put it through a hot wash. It will shrink. I've shrunk a few. It goes a full size smaller. First one was by accident, the rest have been deliberate when I've been dyeing them different colours.

 

[Peter_t]

after having a closer look at how the smock is put together i think i'l try Celt_Ginger's way first. it doesn't look as easy as i thought

thanks
pete

 

[forestwalker]

Also; are you sure they are too small? With everything you are likely to ever wear underneath on, can you put it on and take it off easilly? For bonus points; can you pull your arms into the body (handy when you want to adjust clothing without exposing yourself to the wind). The latter is not essential to all people, but to me it is an important issue.

 

[Peter_t]

Also; are you sure they are too small? With everything you are likely to ever wear underneath on, can you put it on and take it off easilly? For bonus points; can you pull your arms into the body (handy when you want to adjust clothing without exposing yourself to the wind). The latter is not essential to all people, but to me it is an important issue.

its nearly past my knees and my hands don't even come out the sleeves! lol

i haven’t tried shrinking it yet but i will see how it goes then may shorten it and the sleeves. im not worried about the width, easy to get it on and off and your probably right about using your hands inside it.

thanks guys
pete

 

[The Cumbrian]

If you cut any bits off, could you send them to me? I plan on buying one, and it may need expanded.

Only half jokingly, Michael.