{"product_id":"221-english-smock","title":"221 English Smock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's 2-12; Misses 6-20; Men's 30-42\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmocks have been worn by rural laborers as protective overgarments for hundreds of years. The technique of hand-smocking evolved from the way many of these early garments were fitted, sized, and embellished. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish Smocks were most widely worn during the late 18th century. Shepherds donned the sturdy garments while traveling unpaved roads. Butchers, bakers, fishmongers, and farmers wore smocks for work, and many had best smocks (usually white) as well, for Sundays, special occasions, and to make a good impression at the annual Hiring Fairs. Today, smocks are favored by artists, craftspeople, and fashionable folk everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally a man's garment, the loose-fitting smock is sized for women as well as men. The Round Smock is sized for children as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Round Smock is mid-calf length and slips over the head. For children, the smock is knee-length. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smock Frock has a button-front opening and is tunic length. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth versions may be hand-smocked on front, back, and sleeves, or easily mock-smocked by machine with elastic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstructions and designs for smocking and embroidery are included inside pattern. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PDF pattern has instructions, lore and authentic detailing, and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”) in adult and children's sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft medium-weight fabrics with some drape such as cotton, rayon, wool, synthetics or blends in challis, broadcloth, corduroy, or flannel. For an authentic look, choose linen or homespun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/221-englishsmock_yardage.pdf?1604289559219949832\"\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":46456838521031,"sku":"000230-001314","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":46456838553799,"sku":"000230-001314-Printed","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/3514\/7097\/files\/replic-221-English-Smock-rev.jpg?v=1777212757","url":"https:\/\/empiremakespace.com\/products\/221-english-smock","provider":"Empire Make Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}