Does this smock tie at the waist or pull on over the head?

It pulls on over your head and has crossback straps, so there are no waist ties or buckles to fasten. You slip it on and you're ready to cook.

Will the Liberty fabric shrink after washing?

Washing in cold water and drying on low heat minimizes shrinkage. The 100% cotton canvas may relax slightly with the first wash, but following the care instructions keeps it stable.

How long is the smock from top to bottom?

The merchant does not provide exact measurements. It is described as covering from chest to mid-thigh, offering full coverage without reaching the knees.

Can I adjust the fit if the straps feel too loose or tight?

No. The crossback straps are fixed, so the fit is determined by the overall size of the smock. There are no buckles or ties to customize the length or tightness.

Is this smock only for cooking or can it work for other messy tasks?

The cotton canvas and full coverage make it suitable for any task where you want protection from spills or splashes—gardening, painting, crafting, or cleaning.

Made with Liberty Fabric Betsy Meadow Pink Smock

machine washable

The 3-second version

Crossback design slips on without waist ties or adjustments
Betsy Meadow print first designed by Liberty in 1933
100% cotton Sugar Maple canvas woven near Lake Como
No adjustable fit—crossback straps are fixed
Hand wash or low heat only to preserve fabric
Sized as regular; no size options available

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Crossback Smock in Liberty's 1933 Betsy Meadow Print

Most aprons either sit at the waist and leave your shirt exposed or require you to reach behind and fumble with ties every time you put them on. This smock covers you from chest down and pulls on like a vest, with crossback straps that stay put and no hardware to snag. The Betsy Meadow print has stayed in Liberty's lineup for ninety years because it works—small enough to read as texture from a distance, detailed enough to hold up close, and rooted in a palette that doesn't chase trends.

Good gift when

People who want full coverage without the fuss of apron strings
Cooks who layer smocks over sweaters or long sleeves
Anyone drawn to vintage floral patterns that work in a modern kitchen
Buyers looking for Italian fabric with American construction

Skip it if The crossback fit means you can't adjust coverage or tightness once it's on, so if you prefer a customizable fit this won't deliver that

Specs

Material: 100% cotton Sugar Maple canvas
Fabric origin: Woven at Liberty's mill near Lake Como, Italy
Construction: Cut and sewn in Los Angeles
Design: Betsy Meadow print, first designed 1933
Fit: Crossback, pull-on style
Care: Machine wash cold, hang dry or tumble dry low, low iron

What's included

One crossback smock

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Arrives folded; consider adding tissue or a box if wrapping as a gift.

The details

This cooking smock pulls on over your head and ties in back, covering you from chest to mid-thigh without the bulk of waist ties or front buckles. The crossback straps distribute weight evenly and let you move without adjusting as you work.

The print is Betsy Meadow, a small-scale floral that Liberty first released in 1933 and has kept in rotation ever since. Tiny blossoms scatter across a pink ground in a palette that reads vintage without looking dated. The fabric itself is Sugar Maple canvas woven at Liberty's mill near Lake Como—100% cotton with enough body to stand up to spills but not so stiff it fights you when you bend or reach.

Hedley & Bennett cuts and sews each smock in Los Angeles. The fit is sized to slip on comfortably and hang straight, with room to layer over a shirt or sweater. Because the straps cross in back, you don't need a mirror or a second pair of hands to get it on.

Machine wash cold, hang or tumble dry low, and iron on low heat if needed. The canvas softens with wear but holds its shape through repeated washing.

Hedley & Bennett

Made with Liberty Fabric Betsy Meadow Pink Smock

Italian-woven cotton canvas in a vintage floral design, made for easy pull-on wear

$129at hedleyandbennett.com

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Ships and sold by Hedley & Bennett. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Crossback design slips on without waist ties or adjustments
Betsy Meadow print first designed by Liberty in 1933
100% cotton Sugar Maple canvas woven near Lake Como
No adjustable fit—crossback straps are fixed
Hand wash or low heat only to preserve fabric
Sized as regular; no size options available

Questions

Does this smock tie at the waist or pull on over the head?: It pulls on over your head and has crossback straps, so there are no waist ties or buckles to fasten. You slip it on and you're ready to cook.
Will the Liberty fabric shrink after washing?: Washing in cold water and drying on low heat minimizes shrinkage. The 100% cotton canvas may relax slightly with the first wash, but following the care instructions keeps it stable.
How long is the smock from top to bottom?: The merchant does not provide exact measurements. It is described as covering from chest to mid-thigh, offering full coverage without reaching the knees.
Can I adjust the fit if the straps feel too loose or tight?: No. The crossback straps are fixed, so the fit is determined by the overall size of the smock. There are no buckles or ties to customize the length or tightness.
Is this smock only for cooking or can it work for other messy tasks?: The cotton canvas and full coverage make it suitable for any task where you want protection from spills or splashes—gardening, painting, crafting, or cleaning.