Fun to wear new apron
Anna, in her Thimbleanna blog, writes about a new apron she recently created:
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.
Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial
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.
Flirty Skirty
This is a finished apron that used the Flirty Skirty apron pattern from The Apron Lady Designs, which we recently featured in a post.
Flirty Skirty by The Apron Lady Designs
Apron: Amy Butler Midwest Modern – Trailing Cherry, Brown
Pocket/Ties: Amy Butler Midwest Modern – Floating Buds, Ivory
Originally uploaded by mySadiegirl to Flickr on 29th October, 2008.
The Apron Lady Designs
Jan Lutz is “The Apron Lady” who currently publishes eight different flirty apron patterns. She writes:
A fashionable; flattering fit that is easy to create, is my foremost concern with each pattern I design. We are so fortunate to have so many great fabric choices in the market today. As seamstresses there is no reason not to bring some of that creative fun into our homes!
Her apron patterns, which sell for about $10 retail, include, “Flirty Skirty,” “Spring Fling,” and “Polka Dot Pantry.”
You can view the front covers of the apron patterns at The Apron Lady’s website.
Review of Kitchen Kouture
The Sew Mama Sew blog has a review of the Kitchen Kouture pattern from Indygo Junction. The reviewer, Modern June, gives the pattern 4 and 5 starts (in different areas of review). Here is an excerpt:
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.
Aprons for the New Year
Blogger user Dawning Dreams wrote a post in her blog, Knitting in the Yarn Barn, about her January crafting projects, in which she posted a few photos of aprons that she has made. Here is an excerpt of what she has written:
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!
Lola and Lolita aprons
Lola Apron
The Lola’s customizable fit assures a flattering apron for all sizes and body types. The Lolita (child’s size) Apron comes in two sizes and is customizable so children of all ages can join in the fun.
This pattern is suitable for advanced beginning to intermediate sewists. This pattern is available for $11.95 from Sew Liberated
Debbie modeling Melissa’s Apron
This is another finished version of Four Corners Apron from Vanilla House Designs. Aren’t the bright colors fabulous?
Debbie modeling Melissa’s Apron. She loves it! Sun 4-20-08.
Spring Quilt Camp 4-16thru20-08 St. Clare, MI
Originally uploaded by sisaquilter to Flickr on 21st April, 2008.
Vintage apron pattern photos
There is a photo group on the Flickr photo sharing web site for pictures of vintage apron patterns. On that group page, you can see pictures of aprons, and discuss vintage aprons. You may also join the group to post your own photos of vintage aprons.
Meredith’s Pockety Apron
The Modobject at Home blog has posted pictures of an apron with six pockets that will be given to a 3 year old little girl. She relates some of her experience in creating the apron:
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.