PATTERN FANTASTIQUE • Calyx Smock & Top Sewing Pattern

The Calyx Smock is named after the part of the flower where petals and fruit form. Finely balanced between the decorative and utilitarian, the idea for this smock emerged from the memory of the designer’s mothers hairdressing apron she wore in the late 70’s combined with the handmade gathered smock she dressed her in at the same time. 

Skill level • intermediate

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18.

Suggested fabrics • The Calyx Smock is suitable for many woven fabrics.
From fine sheer light-weight silks for a full floaty romance to mid-weight denim when winter layering is needed.

DO NOT USE fabrics too thick to bind after gathering ie thick denim, jumbo cord, and coat weight fabrics.

Fabric requirements • 

Top length, short sleeve, roll hem 

150cm fabric width ∙ Sizes 6 – 10 135cm / Sizes 12 – 18 140cm

120cm fabric width ∙ Sizes 6 – 10 170cm / Sizes 12 – 18 190cm

Top length, longer sleeve, faced hem 

150cm fabric width ∙ Sizes 6 – 10 140cm / Sizes 12 – 18 160cm

120cm fabric width ∙ Sizes 6 – 10 200cm / Sizes 12 – 18 250cm

Dress length, longer sleeve, faced hem 

150cm fabric width ∙ Sizes 6 – 10 210cm / Sizes 12 – 18 220cm

120cm fabric width ∙ Sizes 6 – 10 270cm / Sizes 12 – 18 290cm