making your own scrubs- patterns?

Hardknox · Apr 19, 2003

I've made lots of scrubs using Simplicity pattern # 9564. They turned out great. I usually got the material at WalMart or or the local fabric store, often on sale. I work OB/Gyn and usually have floral tops, but also made some holiday themed ones. I got lots of compliments from patients and peers. The cost was half what I'd pay for them retail and they were very simple to make. I used a cotton blend which washed well and held up nicely. So comfortable, it's like wearing pajamas to work!

This pattern goes from XS to XL. Try it, you'll like it!

Mkue · Apr 19, 2003

Thanks for the pattern number Hardknox ! I like Simplicity patterns. I'm going to try your idea of using the cotton blend soft material !

Love-A-Nurse · Apr 19, 2003

although time does not allow me the opportunity to make my own, i do like the polyester/cotton material scrubs.

ERNurse752, RN · Apr 19, 2003

A nurse I work with makes scrubs...some of them are made of flannel. Looks comfy, though getting a little warm for that now. :)

Hooligan · Apr 19, 2003

Here are some pattern numbers from Simplicity...I can't find 9564 though, sorry. I too have thought of sewing my own but unfortunately I don't know how to sew. Maybe I'll have my husbands wonderfully talented aunts make me some as gifts...or have them teach me how to sew! Anyway, I thought this link might be helpful! Click "Specialty Items" then "Scrubs."

Scrub Patterns

~Bean

Hardknox · Apr 19, 2003

Wow! They even have the warm-up jacket patterns. I haven't made any for about 5 years...the pattern I made has probablly been d/c now and they've added much more. They look easy!

pickledpepperRN · Apr 19, 2003

There is a man who has made his own scrubs. He learned from his Mom. He likes a collar and three pockets so has exactly what he wants. When he does extra shifts they get a little silly. He just wore a snowman shirt. I teased him so he answered, "I am saving the one with Easter eggs for Sunday."

One nurse has my favorite top made from a sheet with cartoom Kirk and Spock from Star Trek. She even offered to sell it to me but I outweigh her by > thirty pounds. I weigh 143, she is 110Lbs young and beautiful.

gizzy76 · Apr 19, 2003

I took a stab at sewing some scrub tops, shorts and a jacket almost 2 years ago when I was in nursing school. It definitely worked out cheaper. Also, I found that if you buy fabric that is on sale, then it works out cheaper as well. A pattern set that I liked was by Simplicity too and it was # 8088. It had a jacket, shorts, top and pants pattern in the kit. Another one I have is McCall's # 9652. It has a jacket, t-shirt, vest, button up top and pants.

As far as fabrics go...find something comfortable and colorful! I have a jacket that is dark green with pool balls all over it because it was the neatest pattern and I felt it reflected more of me. I love the game of pool.

I decided just the other day to take a stab at this sewing thing again and picked up a wonderful cat print for a jacket, and one with an african safari type of print for a top. They're going to be so great when they're finished!

cpgrn · Apr 19, 2003

Someone told me they took apart their favorite scrubs, that fit the best, and used them for a pattern for new ones.

JNJ · Apr 20, 2003

I always sew in an extra pocket with zip top to stop everything falling out during the (occasional!) bathroom break.

gizzy76 · Apr 20, 2003

What an excellent idea! The zipper on a pocket! I'm going to try that with the next set that I make! thanks for the tip!