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Digital Pattern · Roughcut Workwear System
The Field Apron
The entry point into the Roughcut Workwear System. A proper work apron built for dirty work, daily use, and learning the foundations of workwear construction.
£15.95
Built for people who paint, build, fix, carve, sand, cook, dye, garden, print, sew, and make things with their hands.
✦ Start Here — Skill Level 1 / 5
This is the easiest pattern in the Workwear System and the recommended first build if you're new to sewing, new to workwear, or want a clean way into the Roughcut system. Heavy fabric, big pockets, strong straps — finish it fast, put it to work immediately.
Before You Buy — Read This
This is a digital sewing pattern. Your files are sent automatically by email straight after checkout.
- Use the correct email address at checkout
- Check your spam / junk folder if files don't appear within a few minutes
- Don't download inside the Instagram browser — it can block or lose PDF downloads. Open this page in Safari, Chrome or another browser first
- Still missing files? Message WhatsApp Business with your order number
- We don't handle support via email, Instagram DM, Discord, or community chats
The Pattern
The first step into workwear construction
Entry Point
Skill Level 1 / 5
1 Field Apron
Teaches the first building blocks of proper workwear: cutting heavy fabric, sewing clean straight lines, building pockets, attaching straps, adding hardware, reinforcing stress points, and understanding how fabric changes with use. No zips. No lining. No complicated shaping — just practical sewing that builds confidence fast.
Simple on purpose. If it looks better after being beaten up, that is the point.
Course & Tutorial
Full build-along included
Skill Level
Skill Level 1 / 5 — ideal first project
New to sewing, new to workwear, or want a clean way into the Roughcut system — this is where to start. Sewing useful clothing is nowhere near as difficult as it looks, and the Field Apron proves that fast.
✓Straight stitching
✓Pocket construction
✓Straps & ties
✓Hardware placement
✓Reinforcement stitching
✓Canvas basics
Already confident? The Field Apron still builds fast and goes to work immediately — or head straight to the Start page to find your level.
Press Here — Start PageDesign Features
Built to be modified, repaired and worn hard
✓Classic work apron silhouette
✓Cross-back strap system
✓Large central utility pocket
✓Divided front tool pockets
✓Chest pocket with reinforced stress points
✓Simple side ties
Lengthen it. Shorten it. Add pockets. Change the straps. Use contrast stitching. Add rivets. Patch it. Repair it. Make another one for a different job.
Fabric Guidance
Built for durable workwear fabrics
Designed around durable cotton workwear fabrics that can take use, marks, repairs and wear over time. Inside the pattern resources you'll get fabric recommendations, weight guidance, hardware notes and sourcing support.
Recommended fabrics
- Duck canvas
- Workwear canvas
- Heavy cotton drill
- Midweight canvas
- Denim or cotton twill for lighter versions
Lighter fabrics will work, but this pattern is at its best when built tough.
Printing Correctly
📐 Printing Box
- Files included for A0, A4 and US Letter
- Print at 100% / actual size — never "scale to fit" (print guide included)
- Measure the 2" × 2" test square before cutting any fabric (has to be perfect)
- Print from a laptop/computer for the most reliable print settings
- A0 files can be taken to a local print shop
- Bullseye corner tiling system included for easier home printing
- Printed & Shipped is also available if you'd rather skip tiling & sticking at home
📎 Tiling Pages?
If you're printing at home on A4 or US Letter, your pages need tiling and sticking together before cutting fabric. Full instructions — tiling, sticking, cutting and pre-production — are covered on the Help page.
Open Help PageSeam Allowance
✂️ Seam Allowance Box
- Every Roughcut pattern (except a few early patterns like the Ushanka Cap and Duffle Bag) already has 1/4" seam allowance built in
- Cut directly on the pattern line — no need to add anything
- Hems, pockets and hardware areas may use different allowances — these are stated in the tutorial
- If unsure, watch the tutorial before cutting
⚠ First Build? Read This First
- Buy a little extra fabric — mistakes happen while learning, and there's no room for re-cutting otherwise
- Don't cut your final fabric until your test square is correct
- Watch the tutorial before cutting into good fabric
- Use scrap or cheap test fabric to practise tricky steps if unsure
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Built for your home machine
The Field Apron is designed and tested on a standard domestic sewing machine. With the right needle and thread for canvas weight fabric, no industrial equipment is needed — the tutorial walks you through exactly what to use.
Digital or Printed
Choose how you receive it
💻 Digital Download
£15.95
Instant access. A0, A4 and US Letter files in one download — best if you're happy printing yourself.
📦 Printed & Shipped
£20.99
Skip printing, trimming and taping. A0 pattern printed in-house at the Roughcut studio and shipped to you. Shipping added at checkout.
What You Get
Everything in this pattern
✓Full Field Apron pattern
✓A0 copy-shop files
✓A4 & US Letter print-at-home files
✓Bullseye corner tiling system
✓Seam allowances, grainlines & notches
✓Clear piece labelling
✓Fabric & hardware recommendations
✓Fabric weight guidance
✓Lifetime updates included
✓Direct WhatsApp support
Need Help?
Missing files? Check your email (and spam/junk) first — and make sure you didn't download inside the Instagram browser.
Printing or tiling problem? Open the Help page below.
Sewing problem? Watch the tutorial first.
Still stuck? Message WhatsApp Business privately with your order number, pattern name, the email used at checkout, and a photo/screenshot of the issue.
Community chats are for sharing builds — not order or support issues.