Multiple fastening options: Choose between button-up placket or zip fastening for personalized fit
Variety of bib shapes and trims: Customizable curved bib and optional trim for a unique look
Optional patch pockets: Add functionality and style to your smock
Two length options: Designed for both shorter and longer garments
Pattern adapts to thick or thin fabrics: Pattern pieces vary for different fabric thicknesses
Summarized by Shop
The French Smock is a casual classic that comes with a huge range of design options which include: a button up placket OR zip fastening, different bib shapes, an optional trim for the curved bib, optional patch pockets, 2 different lengths and options for thick or thin fabrics for the cuff, sleeve placket and neck binding (thin fabrics c
Pattern Distribution Format
PDF
Skill Level
Intermediate
Sizing
UK sizes 4-28
Pattern Pieces
Two sizes (150 cm and 110 cm width)
Materials Required
Self fabric, buttons, thread, fusing pages
Instructions
26 A4 (US Letter) or 41 A0.2 pages
Summarized by Shop
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Unfortunately too big once completed
I read the size chart, and according to the chart I should make the size 20. That is 3 sizes bigger than I have ever had to make. But, I know it could be a lot of different reasons for this, so when I started the project, I met in the middle and made the size 16. It came out enormous on me. I now have to take the entire thing apart (flat felled seams no less) and recut and sew it. This is the second pattern I have purchased from The Modern Sewing Co. and the second one I have had issues with. I am an experienced seamstress, and so wish I had a better review.
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Jane · June 25, 2026
Not made yet but these patterns always teach me new skills