Sew an Artist Smock by Faith Hale

All levels | 11 min 58 sec

Artist Smock
Overview00:40
Materials00:47
Deconstructing shirt and sewing armholes04:57
Adding pockets and finishing05:34

Taught by Faith Hale

Every artist needs an apron, and making one couldn't be simpler when you begin with a ready-made button-down shirt. Creativebug staffer and upcycling enthusiast Faith Hale explains how to choose the perfect shirt, then shows how to disassemble it and turn the sleeves into giant patch pockets. This project is great for beginners and quick to sew for the more seasoned sewist. With ample coverage and large pockets for stashing art supplies and tools, the resulting smock is sure to become a studio staple.

Here’s what you’ll need:

XL+ button-down shirt in cotton or linen
Sewing machine and matching thread
Iron and ironing surface
Pins
Scissors
Tailors chalk or other marking utensil

Downloads:

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Learn how to:

Disassemble a shirt
Make patch pockets using the sleeves
Sew a double-fold hem

What You'll Get:

An easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make an artist smock from an upcycled shirt
4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by expert instructor Faith Hale
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students