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The present invention relates to an article of clothing which has multi purpose and function. The present invention is in one form a reversible pocketed apron that converts into a general carry bag and a storage bag. The apron can be worn in several ways. The pockets are used for holding and storing

The present invention relates to an article of clothing which has multi purpose and function. The present invention is in one form a reversible pocketed apron that converts into a general carry bag and a storage bag. The apron can be worn in several ways. The pockets are used for holding and storing items, tools and accessories. The apron can be further folded into a storage bag for convenient carry. The apron has at least one large rear pocket which forms main compartment of the bag and has carry handles on the pocket. A bib portion is provided which is retractable away from the pocket.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A clothing article, being adapted for multi purpose use, a first use being a bag and a second use being a garment protector, the article comprising: a first body portion having a pouch adapted, to have goods placed therein, a bib portion having a neck strap adapted for

The invention claimed is: 1. A clothing article, being adapted for multi purpose use, a first use being a bag and a second use being a garment protector, the article comprising: a first body portion having a pouch adapted, to have goods placed therein, a bib portion having a neck strap adapted for placement around the neck of a user and being adapted to support the article, the bib portion being retractable in a direction towards the first body portion, and a second body portion disposed intermediate the first body portion and the bib portion; and a handle coupling provided on either the first body portion or the second body portion for holding the article when used as a bag. 2. An article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second body portion and/or the bib portion is retractable by folding the second portion and/or the bib portion over a part of the first portion and wherein the second portion and/or the bib portion is adapted to be releasably coupled to the first body portion when refracted. 3. An article as claimed in claim 2, further comprising coupling means adapted to couple the bib portion to the first body portion when the bib portion is retracted. 4. An article as claimed in claim 2, further comprising coupling means adapted to couple the second portion and the bib portion to the first portion. 5. An article as claimed in claim 1, further comprising one or more additional pockets formed on the first body portion. 6. A clothing article as claimed in claim 1 wherein the handle coupling comprises a pair of carry handles fixed proximate a joint between the first and second body portions. 7. A clothing article as claimed in claim 1 wherein the handle coupling comprises a pair of shoulder straps adapting the article for use a backpack. 8. An article as claimed in claim 1, further comprising one or more additional pockets formed on the first body portion. 9. An article as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an additional portion forming a pouch wherein the additional portion is attached to the first body portion. 10. An article as claimed in claim 9, further comprising one or more further pockets formed on the additional portion. 11. An article as claimed in claim 9, wherein the handle coupling comprises a first handle provided on the first portion and a second handle provided on the additional portion. 12. An article as claimed in claim 2, wherein the article is adapted for a third use being a storage bag, and further comprises coupling means associated with an additional panel and adapted to be releasably fastened together to facilitate the article being formed into a storage bag, and a strap. 13. An article as claimed in claim 2, wherein the article is adapted for a use as a back-pack, and further comprises coupling means associated with an additional portion and a strap, the additional portion forming the pouch wherein the additional portion is attached to the first body portion. 14. An article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the article is an apron. 15. An article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the article is a carry bag. 16. An article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the article is a storage bag. 17. An article as claimed in claim 1, wherein the article is a backpack. 18. A method of transforming an article of clothing being a garment protector into a carry bag, the method comprising the steps of: providing an article having a first body portion having a pouch adapted, in use, to have goods placed therein, the article further comprising a bib portion and a second body portion disposed intermediate the first body portion and the bib portion; retracting the bib portion and the second body portion toward the first body portion; releasably securing the bib portion to the first body portion; and retracting and releasably securing the bib portion exposing a handle coupling provided on either the first body portion or the second body portion for carrying the article in the form of a bag. 19. A method as claimed in claim 18, wherein exposing the handle coupling exposes a first handle on the first body portion and a second handle on an additional portion, the additional portion being attached to the first body portion and forming the pouch. 20. A method as claimed in claim 18, wherein retracting the bib portion and the second body portion comprises folding the bib portion in a direction towards from the first body portion. 21. A method as claimed in claim 18, wherein retracting the bib portion and the second body portion comprises folding the second body portion in a direction towards the first body portion. 22. A method as claimed in claim 18, wherein the method further comprises the steps of: forming a storage bag by fastening together coupling means provided on the first body portion. 23. An method as claimed in claim 18, wherein the article comprises coupling means and a strap, the method comprising the steps of forming a back-pack by fastening the strap to the coupling means. 24. A multi-purpose article having a first use as a garment protector, the article comprising: a body portion and a bib portion, the bib portion having a strap for placement around a neck of a user such that in a first use as a garment protector the bib portion covers a front portion of a chest of the user with the body portion extending below the bib portion, the body portion having a first body portion and a second body portion, the second body portion disposed intermediate the first portion and bib portion, the second body portion allowing the bib portion to be retracted towards the body portion and the bib portion to be folded to dispose the bib portion between portions of the body portion and secured to form a bag, as the second use, wherein the second body portion allows the bib portion to be retracted towards the body portion and bib and second body portions to be folded with the bib portion between the first body portion and the second body portion and secured to form a bag, as the second use.