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

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.

Sewing Apron

This is a finished version of The Seamstress Apron Pattern by Craft Apple. It sells for $10.

Made for Joan from the ‘Craft Apple’ pattern with Heather Bailey fabrics and some pom-pom trim.

Originally uploaded by brands200 to Flickr on 28th December, 2008.

Emmeline apron

Here is a photo of a finished Emmeline apron by Sew Liberated.

Emmeline apron for my SIL, awesome pattern and very easy to follow!

Originally uploaded by ljkdh to Flickr on 4th January, 2009.

Interview about vintage aprons

The Collectors Weekly website is featuring an interview with designer Amy Karol about vintage fashion.

In this interview, Amy Karol talks about her lifelong love of vintage clothing, including aprons, and how vintage designs and patterns have influenced her own sewing and writing. You can find more of Amy’s inspirational work on her website, amykarol.com, on her popular blog or on her Flickr vintage aprons group, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.

Amy Karol says this about herself:

I earned the title of ‘craft queen’ at the tender age of 3 or 4 from my art-loving mother. I grew up around quilters, writers and creative eccentrics in my immediate and extended family and am a very lucky girl with a lot of funny stories.

The interview is thorough and talks about sewing inspired by vintage clothing, vintage eras, Flickr photo groups, pattern collecting, ribbon and buttons, different styles of aprons, and more. Certainly a good read for anyone interested in apron patterns.

Bright pockets apron

This is a very colorful version of Pocket Aprons by Vanilla House Designs. (or is it another pattern?).

Park Slope Fabrics.

Originally uploaded by iveyc95 to Flickr on 9th November, 2008.

Creations Communications about 3 apron patterns

The Creations Communications blog features reviews of three apron patterns.

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.