This week, I whipped up this full apron for a friend's birthday. I based it on a one-yard apron pattern from an old book, just like
these. There are four main pieces: the yoke, the front and two side pieces.
The pattern called for using bias binding to finish the edges and pockets on the sides. I chose to make mine reversible, skip the binding and place one pocket on the center front. I also adapted the yoke piece to a shape more to my liking and used tie ends instead of the binding.
The fabric is a little fussier than I usually choose but isn't it pretty? Just irresistible. The kind of thing one should wear while canning.
This week, I whipped up this full apron for a friend's birthday. I based it on a one-yard apron pattern from an old book, just like these. There are four main pieces: the yoke, the front and two side pieces.
The pattern called for using bias binding to finish the edges and pockets on the sides. I chose to make mine reversible, skip the binding and place one pocket on the center front. I also adapted the yoke piece to a shape more to my liking and used tie ends instead of the binding.
The fabric is a little fussier than I usually choose but isn't it pretty? Just irresistible. The kind of thing one should wear while canning.
Oh, yes, while canning and perhaps even while harvesting. That nice-sized bib could hold quite a harvest!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty image your apron makes.
Hi Beth, I joined the group in flickr - not really sure what I'm doing in there but I'm in the group - my pictures didn't show up in the pool though...
ReplyDeletereally great! I just put a couple of books by that author on hold. don't see any of her books at my library that look to hold apron fashions, though
ReplyDeleteI love this apron's detail... It's so sweet...
ReplyDeletei just found your blog in a search for aprons...you have some wonderful creations! i'm looking for ideas for national apron day may 10, 2010...thank you!
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