Split Leg Pleated Pinafore Apron with Adjustable Crossback Straps. No25 Undyed Canvas
Striking and unusual workwear design, inspired by artists’ smocks and Victorian trade aprons, reimagined for modern artists and makers with a combination of specialist features. The apron is made from thick softly draping undyed cotton canvas, which has tiny flecks of cotton seed visible in the weave. A fully pleated skirt and split leg design provides generous coverage and comfort particularly when seated at a workbench or potters wheel. Adjustable cross back straps ensure a perfect fit whether that’s snug or easy-fit, made from ecru cotton they have decorative lines of black dots along the length. Finally there’s a good size bib pocket and two skirt pockets to stow tools and phone. Meticulously designed, skillfully sewn, made-to-last, this apron is highly specialised craftsperson’s workwear.
KEY FEATURES: Natural undyed cotton canvas heavyweight • Split leg pleated skirt • Adjustable cross back design, straps knotting through loops at the back • 2 skirt pockets & big bib pocket double stitched for strength • Wide size range & good fit • Strongly constructed • Thoroughly researched & tested design • Sustainable small batch making
SIZE: UK8-18 (US6-14). MEASUREMENTS: 96cm long bib top to hem, width at waist 79cm, skirt length 67cm from bib waist. (Model UK10/12, 5'7"/170cm)
FABRIC & CARE: 100% cotton canvas (Oeko-Tex 100 certified). Cotton woven herringbone tape. Machine washable 30C, slow spin. Do not tumble dry.
POSTAGE & ECO PACKAGING: UK Royal Mail Tracked 24 / USA International 'Tracked'**. Gift wrap and packaging (plastic-free): 100% recyclable paper & card, parcel tape is paper with natural rubber based adhesive fully recyclable & compostable.
**My USA shipping will be temporarily suspended 22 Aug-30 Sept 2025. New US customs & tariffs come into force on 29th August 2025, which will inevitably lead to delays and lost parcels for a while - I don't want to lose any of the aprons & bags I've made so I'll wait until the new customs systems 'bed in' before re-starting US shipping. Details are yet to be confirmed but it looks like the tariff on goods from the UK will probably add just over 10% to prices.
ABOUT: This No25:1 design came about from requests from clients who loved the pleats of the No14:2 apron but wanted an easy-fit crossback style. It took several years to complete this design including experimenting with different fabrics which offer a softer drape than the slightly stiffer canvas I normally use.
Working in my studio in hilly-leafy South-East London, I make aprons in small batches using cotton canvas, denim or drill - fabrics that are natural, washable and durable. Careful attention to detail, strength of construction and beautiful stitching result in a quality of finish simply not possible in mass production. I cut fabric economically, minimising waste and saving the small remnants to make one-of-a-kind bags for my ‘Boro Collection’.
