Apron pattern?

**frugalmel** · 02-04-2005, 09:05 PM

Ok I need some ideas. I want to make a cobbler apron to use at the preschool to help keep my clothes clean and provide pockets to hold things (tissues, pen/marker, etc) since my maternity clothes don't have any.

I found these online that I could buy, but I would rather use my own fabric and make my own.

http://www.homesteadartsandcrafts.co...S&Category=207

Does anyone know where I could find a pattern for these? I looked in simplicity and McCalls. They have something similar, but the ones I found either have a "waist" drawstring or button tabs at the side (which won't work for my expanding waistline now and then after baby comes as well.

Edited to add, these were the style of apron (we called them smocks) we used when I worked at daycares before. They are very handy. Clothes stay clean (mostly) and they are not overly warm. (like a scrub top or something would be) That's why I am stuck on this particular kind.

**frugalmel** · 02-04-2005, 11:27 PM

anyone?

**Missy** · 02-05-2005, 12:10 AM

ive been looking...

**SewCrafty** · 02-05-2005, 01:26 AM

Ok Mel, do you want a smock or a cobbler apron?

What I call a smock is a short sleeved jacket type thing that buttons or snaps up the front with a pocket on each front.

A cobbler apron is just like your link and around here I have also seen these that more like a sleeveless vest similar to the smock that snaps or buttons up the front and a pocket on each side.

As in your link with the ties on each side, that might be better for you now in your pregnancy and will also fit you afterwards.

I don't think everyone is aware of this but not all patterns McCall's, Simplicity and Butterick carry are on thier online site. If you go to somewhere i.e. JoAnn's and look through a pattern book, there are many more patterns available. I have a cobbler apron pattern upstairs, I'll look up the number and maker for you tomorrow, just remind me.

**KatieInLa2** · 02-05-2005, 11:34 AM

I have Simplicity 8698 and it looks just like your link. Simplicity 5429 is very similar except it has a square neck opening.

For a materity apron maybe you could:
1. Move the ties up higher so they would not be at the fullest part of the tummy
2. Make longer ties
3. cut the front piece wider from the bust down and a little longer too
4. sew a pleat into the center front panel and then cut out the front pattern piece
hth
Katie

**Missy** · 02-05-2005, 01:32 PM

Dee, yeah, it's the cobbler apron she is looking for. Out here they call them smocks as well. I wonder why? We were looking at ones available for sale for about an hour or so last night. Found all kinds of cute ones, but no patterns.

I know she'll appreciate your help!

Katie, thanks for your help too, I will remind her to check out this thread for yor suggestions as well.

**frugalmel** · 02-05-2005, 03:43 PM

Thanks everyone. Yes, I am looking for a cobbler apron pattern, Dee. I looked at Hobby Lobby and walmart in the pattern books. The one I like (by simplicity) has a sort of drawstring waist. I am not practiced enough in my sewing to make changes to the pattern or I would just go with that and ignore the drawstring feature.

The link I gave you has pretty much the idea I want. The drawstring sides, the big pockets on front, etc. I am not picky about the neckline as long as I can get my head in easily and its not tight.

Katie, I will look and see if I can find those. Thanks

**frugalmel** · 02-06-2005, 09:08 PM

Well I got brave and got the Simplicity pattern (5525). Hopefully I can change it so I have 2 ties on each side and not mess up the apron. Wish me luck!