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19 Mar 09 - 04:42 PM (#2592855) Subject: Folklore: Smocks From: GUEST,Plough Bullocker Does anyone know of a source of agricultural style English smocks? Any help/advice greatly received. I thank you |
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19 Mar 09 - 04:59 PM (#2592871) Subject: RE: Folklore: Smocks From: ClaireBear Found a site here (click on the word "here"). Wish I lived in the UK so I could acquire one myself. Perhaps I'll hunt up some instructions and become a U.S. purveyor. (Idle daydream only -- in my dreams I'll ever have that much spare time!) Hope that helps. Claire |
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19 Mar 09 - 05:33 PM (#2592886) Subject: RE: Folklore: Smocks From: BB There's another one here - don't be put off by the fact that it seems to indicate only children's clothing. Our local museum has just had an agricultural-style one made for a display, and it is absolutely beautifully done. If you become a Mudcat member, or give your e-mail address, I can send you the actual name and phone no. of the person who made it, and you could discuss your requirements with her. Barbara |
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19 Mar 09 - 06:01 PM (#2592906) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Desert Dancer If you google "farmer's smock", there are various party costume suppliers who can get you one (though not nearly so lovely as those in the other links provided). Here's one made to order: click ~ Becky in Tucson |
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20 Mar 09 - 11:38 AM (#2593384) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Uncle_DaveO I strongly suspect the original request had to do with the farmer's smock, as Desert Dancer's link, rather that the dainty garments with "smocking" (which is a horse of a whole 'nother color) referred by ClaireBear and BB. Dave Oesterreich |
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20 Mar 09 - 12:48 PM (#2593428) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: ClaireBear No Dave, the site I linked to did have a "Reproduction Farmers Smock" on offer. It's the first thing on the page, and there's an additional picture of someone wearing one at the bottom of the page with the caption "This adult sized garment is an exhibition piece based on a front opening Farmers smock." Sorry to quibble, but I don't like to be perceived as someone who would suggest "dainty garments" in place of true agricultural garb. Farmer's smocks are indeed smocked -- sometimes exquisitely so (see this page) -- , but they are nonetheless work clothing. The primary reason for the smocking is to provide the wearer with greater comfort: Smocked fabric will stretch as the person wearing it moves due to the way the gathering stitches are spaced. C |
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23 Mar 09 - 03:57 PM (#2595538) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: BB As I stated, Dave, I've seen the result of an agricultural-style one made by the person I recommended - you'd be hard-pushed to tell it from a 'real' one! Do read my post properly before you criticise! Barbara |
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23 Mar 09 - 04:45 PM (#2595569) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Micca Liz the Squeak made one for a Giant some years ago there is a pic Here she may be able to help with suggestions as she is still in touch with her Dorset Roots. |
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23 Mar 09 - 05:05 PM (#2595597) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Penny S. Somewhere I have a book with instructions for making one. But I haven't seen it for years. It, was, I think, produced by a publisher called Dryad. Penny |
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23 Mar 09 - 05:10 PM (#2595600) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Penny S. Smock books This has a number for sale. Penny |
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23 Mar 09 - 05:12 PM (#2595603) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Penny S. Searching for "Dryad smock" throws up several links. Penny |
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06 May 10 - 09:32 AM (#2901225) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,Simon http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/small/item/GTJ01772/ Here is a good picture of one. |
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06 May 10 - 01:14 PM (#2901366) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Bettynh Patterns for traditional smocks are here |
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06 May 10 - 10:47 PM (#2901741) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: LadyJean Check out Piecework Magazine. I'll bet one or two of the back issues have articles on English smocks. Oh, and I think there's a Folkwear pattern for them. |
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06 May 10 - 10:58 PM (#2901747) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Cuilionn Amazon Drygoods carries patterns from several different historical/ethnic pattern specialists. They may have what you're seeking. Go to http://www.amazondrygoods.com/ |
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16 Dec 11 - 04:13 PM (#3275046) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,Geoffrey I have 2 pre 1850 English farmers smocks,both hand made by my Grandmother,and Great Grandmother,both are reversible linen items with extensive excuisite smocking and matching original mother of pearl buttons.1 is in superb original condition and has been examined in detail by The museum of English Rural Life at Reading University and they are of the opinion that it is one of the finest they have seen and that it is very unlikely that there will be many others (or any)of this quality outside of museums or private collection. The other is very similar but was obiously used and has some wear to collar and cuffs and also has some marks which could be could probably be removed but i would prefer not to try . Both were made at The Old Farm ,Long Sutton, North Hampshire, England.If they are of interest please email me and i will furbish you any details or photographs you may require .Many thanks for your interest. Geoffrey Heath |
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27 Jan 13 - 04:33 PM (#3472158) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST i have an original pre 1850 beautiful reversible english farmers smock .if interested in purchase please email and i will furnish further details and pictures.Geoff |
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16 Aug 13 - 09:35 AM (#3549824) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,old english embroiderer Dryad publications did a booklet with traditional patterns in it and if the price was right I would be willing to make one/some. Not hard to do but time consuming. |
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23 Aug 13 - 10:20 AM (#3552091) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,Sara-guest smocker August 2013 Dont know if you are still interested but there is a smock on e-bay u site. It is a modern 1970s one but looks pretty good. I have posted a response re making them on the site this week. I have been a professional embroiderer/ smocker but havent done it for a while. |
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23 Aug 13 - 01:37 PM (#3552158) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,JTT GUEST Geoffrey, if you'd care to put up photos (including closeups of the smocking and also medium and long views front and back) online, it would be so valuable. |
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23 Aug 13 - 06:31 PM (#3552210) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: Gurney All you have to decide is which pattern you want. As so often, the smocking was peculiar to trade and district, almost a uniform. |
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28 Aug 13 - 11:15 AM (#3553767) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,Sara-guest smocker Ok, I am in the UK and can confirm that various regions and trades had their own distinctive designs.I worked for some years smocking traditional childrens dresses and am willing to make garments either to a traditional design or clients own. The book mentioned several times in the forum is available on Amazon. Alice Armes English smocks and has both instructions and patterns. I have just started to do a smock for myself which will use traditional stitches but not a basic smock pattern as I intend wearing it and don't wan't to look as if I am in costume! |
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09 Mar 14 - 01:40 AM (#3608391) Subject: RE: Seeking: agricultural style English smocks From: GUEST,1850victorian I'm interested in purchasing a authentic smock, but of a more day to day type for working in ,circa 1840,s reproduction, |