Black Forest Smock

Misses' 6-16; Men's 36-44

This traditional smock was called a Kittel, or over-garment, worn by workers in Germany, Switzerland, and France. Soft pleats fall from a wide neckband. Sleeves connect to side panels with gussets and are pleated at the wrists into buttoned cuff bands. Shoulder yokes, pocket welts, neckband, and cuffs were often decorated with chain-stitching (design and instructions are included inside pattern). The Black Forest Smock can be worn by men as an over-shirt, and by women as a mid-calf length dress. Use FW110 Little Kittel in the Children's Collection to make it for the kids.

Suggested Fabrics: Soft or crisp fabrics such as linen, homespun, broadcloth, gingham, denim, featherweight corduroy, or lightweight wool.