So my swap partner is viv out on a whim. Here's the apron that I made her. Hope she likes it! My hubby really liked it and said he wanted one like it,it was so nice.Te-He- Isn't he sweet? My Model daughter is modeling it in her skinny jeans.(Just found out yesterday at her sports physical that she is now 6' tall! Wow!)
I also made a couple of coordinating kitchen towels and a heart 'pin' cushion. , some collaged magnets out of her pics, and tags out of the originals (no pic. of tags here)- hope it's ok to post these here, Viv.
The apron has deep comfy pockets w/big vintage, cranberry buttons. The tie- back is a universal size to fit all sizes. I double lined the pockets, then scallop-trimmed one side. The corners are tacked down as well, and I double stitched in many areas so that it would hopefully withstand washings.
I had so much fun designing and making the apron! And the funny thing is,about 15 years ago, my Mom kept asking me to make aprons to sell. I said,"But I don't even wear aprons, Mama!" She kept asking me. She was, I quess, forward thinking. I actually wear them once in a blue moon. A great idea to protect nice clothing when getting ready for a party. I want to make some more now.
A great book about aprons, w/wonderful pictures is: The Apron Book, by EllynAnne Geisel. It's a fun little book, w/vintage pics , stories, and patterns. The apron I designed was inspired by 2 vintage aprons I have and some pictures in the book.
Have you made any aprons? If so, did you enjoy it? I loved mixing the fabrics. Later-Lydia
