Nov 15, 2013

The Perfect Apron

My handmade birthday present of choice this year has been aprons - partly due to getting a ruffler foot for my sewing machine, and what could be better suited to ruffles than an apron?

I came across "The Perfect Apron" by Robert Merrett at the good old Dunedin Public library and for my sister-in-laws B'day whipped up (10 hours! ack! I'm so slow) an apron based on the Hot Lips cocktail pattern. My only change was to add a pocket - using the pocket pattern Floral Dance from the book.

the apron I made for my sister-in-law




My youngest niece just loved it and wanted one too (not the niece who wants the Marie Antoinette dress). I gave her the book and she picked out Gypsy Spirit.





My only change was to make the design reversible and again use the Floral Dance pocket. It took me about seven hours to complete - not including the pocket.

She loved it, wore it all night as we played 'shop'. And when my hubby went around to their place the next day, she was still wearing it.

reversible apron for my niece
Success!

8 comments:

  1. So cool and i love the pockets!

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    1. Thank You. Yes, this is a pocket pattern I'll being using again and again from now on :)

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  2. I read your post on The Monthly Stitch and wanted to see more. The aprons are really pretty and expensive to buy. What a great idea for gifts. I may have to copy that one.

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    1. I haven't looked at aprons in the shops, so I don't know what they sell for. But after the one I made for my sister-in-law turned out so well, I started to wonder if I could sell them. But with my sloooow sewing, 10 hours labour at minimum wage is over a $100 wholesale - not including materials. Shelved that idea!

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  3. Nice work! I've been thinking of sewing up a couple of aprons as Christmas gifts:)

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    1. Thanks! & I totally recommend it, let me know how it goes

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  4. Your aprons are gorgeous! I love the one you made me. :)

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