Last Minute (Zombie) Smock

As usually happens around here, I find out we're invited to a party and must bring a gift.  This was fun because it was for a sweet little two year old, and I knew just what she needed.  You can never have enough art smocks for a toddler, and it's super easy to whip up while taking care of everyone else at the same time (well, took longer than I thought, plus I threw in a glass of wine at 10pm which slowed me down...).  Drafting the pattern took longer than expected too, but in the end, it's so freaking adorable I didn't want to give it away!

I used duck cloth for the outside, I think I found it at JoAnn's, which was red with tiny white polka dots, and red and aqua fabric from Bonnie and Camille's Happy Go Lucky line for the liner.

I added pockets in the front with a decorative stitch along the top, and long ties at the sides, so it should fit the birthday girl for years to come.

And here's my little one trying it on and posing like a zombie. She told me that when she ate my brains, the smock would keep her clothes clean.  I have no idea where she gets this stuff, but she cracks me up!

Well, once I figure out my scanner (I think I'll probably end up just buying a new one, the one I have now is so limited), I'll add the pattern, although it's pretty simple to just sketch out freehand.

I know I'll be making one for Ev soon, so watch for a tutorial!