Songbird apron

This is made from the “Pretty Ditty” apron published by Jamie Christina.  It sells for $12.50.

Blogged at pretty-ditty.blogspot.com/2009/12/songbird-apron.html

Originally uploaded by Pretty Ditty to Flickr on 10th December, 2009.

I got beautiful pieces of fabric remnant and was in the mood of making an apron for our toddler.  It turned out to be beautiful.  Grama said it’s lovely!

Lots of photos in this blog post.

Here is the apron I made using red and green chili print. I used black yo-yo’s as the embellishments as I didn’t have any black buttons in my stash. I figure that I can use this apron as a Christmas gift!

Check out the blog post to see photos and a full story of her summer challenge experience.

I made the band that sits on top of the bust just a bit narrower and moved the pockets just a bit closer to the center.  It’s open in the back and that “bust band” ties in a big bow in the back.  It probably looks a little funny, but that’s okay, it’s soooo comfortable.

Her blog posts several high quality photos, and it is an enjoyable read.

The pattern is called Lilly Apron by Busy Bee Quilt Designs and sells for $8.95.

Used under creative commons license

Amy, on her blog, provides quite a nice tutorial about how to create an apron from a vintage pillowcase.

The blog post provides 25 instructions with photos to help inspire sewers how to create their own apron.

Amy hows how she took a vintage pillow case, cut it up, and created an apron out of the pieces.

(image source: flickr)

This is a great pattern for all sewers. Beginners might have a bit of trouble with attaching the waistband, though. I had to read that one over several time and I do waistbands all the time. Funny thing is that I almost do mine the exact same way. With the exception of attaching them both right sides together. I think it makes it look cleaner on the front.

Also included in this review are photos, fabric suggestions, and other modifications that might inspire you in your own apron making.

You can shop for this pattern through Google Product Search.

It’s been a wonderful month. Being a stay-at-home-mommy sure does have it’s perks. I’ve been spinning yarn, knitting afghan squares for friends, sewing aprons, and I even started my first knitted shawl!

But you really should take a look at the post to see her photos!

This was my first time working with bias tape… tedious best describes the experience. I have no idea if I applied it correctly. Surely there are some tricks out there {of which I am very unaware} that make this stuff a bit more user friendly.

The first is the Stylish Smock pattern from Indygo Junction:

The Stylish Smock pattern shows about 3 versions of aprons, but we always seem to go for the one with the ruffle.

The second is Cook’s Coverup, again by Indygo Junction:

This patterns … has lots of possibilities for creative fabric combinations.

And the third pattern reviewed is called the Church Ladies Apron:

Without a doubt, the most popular apron pattern we have ever had is the Church Ladies’ Apron.  It’s very easy to construct, taking just one yard each of two fabrics.

The blog shows pictures of all three aprons and provides a link to their online store catalog where kits may be purchased.

The shark side has a divided pocket. He can also turn it around and sport tropical fish. Now he can stop wearing my lavender gingham one with the yellow flowered ruffles. I started using a pattern for this, a Butterick Easy, but the instructions were really confusing, so I ended up winging it and it turned out great anyway.