Swing Swing Smock: Take Two

One smock is simply not enough. At least in Spenser's wardrobe. After my first attempt, I knew there would be more in our future. Especially since I had the pattern appropriately enlarged at the copy shop. So this smock is Take Two.

I found the fabric at the thrift store back in the spring (?) when the kids were still in school. It was being disguised as a tablecloth, but it was really just two strips of fabric sewn together. It was a challenge to find a spot that was large enough that wasn't stained.


I used "apricot" bias tape. I would have used a brighter orange, but that was the only shade available.


I sewed it Friday. She likes to wear it. She wore it some on Friday. Then on Saturday. And Sunday after church. And then again on Monday. And she's such a ham, isn't she?

Stay tuned for Take Three.

Comments

Karyn said…
No wonder she likes to wear it, it's gorgeous, almost as gorgeous as she is!!!!!!!
8:10 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
The back view is wonderful! What a stylish girl.
9:17 AM EDT
Heide said…
I want to make that smock too, for my 1-yr-old, but I can't figure out how to enlarge it for the pattern... If you take it to a copy shop will they enlarge onto one huge piece of paper??
9:20 AM EDT
Sarah and Jack said…
I think apricot is the perfect color.
9:33 AM EDT
beki said…
I think your apricot bias trip is perfect! Very cute ;-)
9:37 AM EDT
laura capello said…
isn't it awesome when they keep wearing it and wearing it and wearing it though?
10:49 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
I'd say that is a sewing success if she has worn it four days running. Great job, my friend.
11:24 AM EDT
Lora said…
What a little cheeser!!! She's so cute!! Love the smock!! Awesome
12:26 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
So adorable! Almost makes me want to have a girl:)

I think it's the colors that make it so fab looking. And, of course, the model!
3:58 PM EDT
dig this chick said…
adorable. I want to wear a smock! She is a ham for sure!
7:20 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Don't you wish we could wear these as adults? So cute. I think I need to make some for my friend's kindergarten class.
9:55 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
what a cutie patootie!!!

love the smock. I need to try one of those someday, too.
10:34 PM EDT
nikko said…
Cute, cute! I *so* need a girl to sew for.
10:39 PM EDT
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