And here it is now, in it's lovely new life as a cheery, ruffly apron:
So as not to leave you empty handed, here's a peek at how I put this apron together:
As with my other tablecloth to apron repurposing project, I used a simple apron I had on hand to use as a pattern guide - folded it in half, along with the fabric
And snipped around the outside edges, allowing room for seams
I also made sure I had a nice straight edge on the top of my apron (btw - I LOVE my self-healing mat and acrylic ruler...wouldn't want to sew without it)
Next, I folded over the edges, in preparation to hem. This is where my iron came in handy.
And snipped around the outside edges, allowing room for seams
I also made sure I had a nice straight edge on the top of my apron (btw - I LOVE my self-healing mat and acrylic ruler...wouldn't want to sew without it)
Next, I folded over the edges, in preparation to hem. This is where my iron came in handy.
I always wondered what all the fuss was about when people talked about using an iron while sewing, until I tried it. I love my iron! Iron as you fold over and it will stay beautifully, making pinning a hem so much easier.
And then I got the curves ready for hemming...
And made the corners nice and clean
And here is the hemmed apron - all sides and ruffle.
Then the not so fun part...lots of seam ripping to get to that nice big piece of ruffled fabric for the waist band and neck tie
I was glad I ripped the seams like I did though, so I could use as much of the fabric as possible.
And then I got the curves ready for hemming...
And made the corners nice and clean
I was glad I ripped the seams like I did though, so I could use as much of the fabric as possible.
For the neck tie, I cut, folded over and straight stitched a long straight strip from the ruffle
For the neckline, I folded over the hemmed edge and stitched, with enough room for the neck tie to be pulled through
I love the natural gathered effect this design gives to the neckline
The waist band was simply folding over the raw edges of another straight strip from the ruffle, and sewing it down on the waist line
Since I was sewing by the seat of my pants, I didn't think through the waist band completely. I sewed the waist band down without hemming the outer edges. So instead of ripping it all apart, I used a little Fray Check on the outer edges of the waist band. And used a little on the edges of the ribbon. Not the way I would normally finish an edge, but it worked. Next time better planning.
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Nope...can't have too many aprons! Love this much better than a tablecloth!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love your fabric patterns!
ReplyDeletedo you have any of this fabric left? this would also make such a cute pillow! anthro is so good about pairing two patterns i could never think of myself
ReplyDeleteI do have some of this fabric left. It would make a cute pillow, wouldn't it?
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, great use of the ruffle already in place!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! The print and the ruffles make it so girly and fun! I could see this as a cute dress also! You already have the front done! : )
ReplyDeleteThat turned out absolutely fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing how to make it too!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute apron! It's very girly, and I love that!
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