I absolutely LOVE old-fashioned dresses and aprons. In fact, given the chance I would gladly have grown up in the Laura Ingalls Wilder days when life was simple and hard work was a normal part of everyday life. I occassionally peruse Ebay for the kind of apron I have in my mind, but haven't ever had any luck. So, you can imagine my delight when I happened upon Sense & Sensiblity Patterns th
A neat idea that you can cherish for years to come. This video shows you a great starting point to make your own Thanksgiving apron.
The children's hand prints is a wonderful idea, then your kids can use there imaginations to add other objects to the apron. Just make sure you get the date on there so down the road, when you look back you know what year it was created.
Have fun with this one
Who doesn’t love to pull out the old Barbie during the holidays? This compact and affordable set will help bring out the gourmet chef in anyone!Product: BBQ Tool & Apron Set G121Description: 4-pce quality stainless steel tool set, including cotton drill apron. Complete in 600D nylon black carry bag with branding badge.Decoration: Screen print on the apron. Laser Engrave on utensils Contact
THIS AUCTION HAS ENDED. The winner is CHRISTA. This one's for Stephanie. Another gorgeous, Etsylicious handmade piece from lovely Adrienne. Scroll down for Adrienne's crocheted "Little Apple" baby hat!"For this apron, I used a light blue fabric, and white edging. The birds fly and sit amongst darker blue flowers." 100% cotton; hand or machine wash cold, gentle cycle, no bleach; hang to dry or tum
Amelia’s Aprons is having a give-away EXTRAVAGANZA!!! Now through the end of September you can qualify to win one of 8 prizes -- 4 Regency aprons and 4 Amish apron patterns. Lori has been so generous as to offer 4 BLOGGERS the opportunity to give away one of each of these prizes on their different sites, which greatly increases YOUR chances of winning.Thi
I participated in the recent edition of the Flirty Apron Swap. I'm still working on the apron I need to send to my assigned buddy but the gal who was assigned to me was on the ball and sent my apron already along with some other goodies. Here they are!The theme for this swap was "Dream Summer Vacation". When we filled out the questionnaire we had to say what our summer vacation dream would be. I s
ruffles, tulle & a whole lot of sass! what more could a girl want? any & every little girl would love baking, dancing or twirly in the kitchen, in this hot little number. & with just a touch of gingham, it's perfect for this summer's tie on one apron project.
Gordon Ramsay on his eight-year-old son Jack:
“Yesterday he came running in and said, 'Dad, what's a wanker?',” said Ramsay.
“I explained to him it meant like being a bit of an idiot and he replied, 'Oh, you mean like a knob?' So I had to sit him down and found out that this was coming from the 16-year-olds on the bus who'd decided to teach Jack Ramsay a different swear word every day.”
Pinafore Summer Apron Dresses at violetvillevintage.com
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Cap Sleeve Apron Dress at oldnavy.com
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I realized going back through my archives that I forgot to post the apron I received for the Summer Fun Apron Swap hosted by A Feathered Nest. Isn't it lovely? You can see the apron I made for the swap here.***********************************And I just need to give a shout out thank you to all the wonderful blogs out there who have linked back to my blog lately. Who knew that the Bomb Pop Drink wo
I have often wondered what it is about a woman in an apron that turns a man on. Perhaps it's the fact that we appear to be domestic goddesses ready to cater to their every need? [Insert 'Oedipus complex' here] Or perhaps it's that we're seconds away from working up a sweat, hell bent on stinking up the place. Ladies, believe it or not, it is probably none of the above.The "French Maid" style o
Yes, it's no secret; I'm up to my elbows in things to do. The good news is that I am slowly but surely making my way down the list. I found a source of inspiration for my household duties at The Hillbilly Housewife. I don't actually consider myself a hillbilly, or even a housewife really, but her Apron testimonial really hit home for me. In short, it was on "one of those days" that her o
GAP Maternity Eyelet apron dress - off white $54.99Is there anything more perfect for a hot summer day than a breezy white dress? We think not, especially this one with cute eyelet detailing on the front and back. - High-quality cotton. Tank straps, square neckline. Eyelet details on the front and back. Hits above knee. Free Returns: All GapMaternity purchases can be returned by mail for free.From
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Ooh La La - Mesh sleepwear apron halter dress and matching thong. Includes matching neckband and feather duster. (4 piece set)
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Using the ever-so-scientific random number generator (my cat ran away), I have selected a winner:Counting down from the top, I was oh so happy to discover it's this person, who actually collects aprons:Congratulations, Tami! And, if you didn't win, never fear. I will be giving away another apron in the future for my monthly giveaway, so subscribe to my feed and I'll let you know when it's going to happen. Have a great weekend, all!Look on the bright side! Subscribe via RSS.Technorati Tags: apron, giveaway winner, Texas
Hi and welcome to my giveaway for the quarterly Bloggy Giveaway Carnival! I'm so glad you stopped by and I know you've got six gazillion other giveaways to enter, so I'll make this easy for you. (Why don't you just bookmark me or add me to your reader and come back for a visit - I have monthly giveaways too!) I've got a little something I made up for grabs. Pictures just cannot capture the cuteness that is this apron - here's my daughter (who is 11, modeling it):Close Up:The Details on How to Win:1. To enter, just leave me a comment. You don’t have to be a blogger to enter, but you do need to leave your name - I can’t contact you if you win if you enter anonymously.2. One comment per person, please.3. Open only to those with U.S. mailing addresses (this includes Alaska and Hawaii - not
French Maid Costume SeXy 4 pieces Dress Apron Head & Neck Pieces Sizes: Medium-Large HOT...4 piece French Maid Costume. Black Dress with white Lace trim with satin finish apron, very SeXy! Size Chart: Small/Medium fits sizes 4 6 8. Medium/Large 8 - 10. (Crop sold separately)
French Maid Costume SeXy 4 pieces Dress Apron Head & Neck Pieces Sizes: Small-Medium HOT...4 piece French Maid Costume. Black Dress with white Lace trim with satin finish apron, very SeXy! Size Chart: Small/Medium fits sizes 4 6 8. Medium/Large 8 - 10. (Crop sold separately)
Women Medium 8-10 - Fiona Dress, Underskirt, Apron, Headpiece & Garter - All other accessories sold separately This new French Maid is Awesome! She includes Satin and Crushed Velvet Dress with ruffled underskirt, lace apron, headpiece and garter. (Stockings, feather duster, chokers, gloves and wigs sold separately.)
What better way to kick off summer than with a NEW apron?!Abby over at the Feathered Nest had so much fun with the last swap and still receives emails from ladies who want to join the next swap, so get ready for another one! Tell all of your friends - the more the better!!!The dates:April 28th-May 5th, Sign upJune 9th Mail DeadlineSO HERE'S HOW IT WILL WORK:1.) Starting April 28th - May 5th, send Abby an email abbywelker(at)yahoo(dot)com with:NameAddress (very IMPORTANT)Blog Address (if you have one)Please specify if there is a color you can't live withPlease specify if you're willing to ship internationallyYour name does me no good if she doesn't have your address! SWAP WILL BE CLOSED ON MAY 5TH!2.) Apron must be HAND MADE and have:Summer Theme At least 1 pocket Include a fun story or inf
Modern Courtesan Do not Disturb Faubourg Apron Ruffle Briefs
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Stunning apron brief with silk ruffles and mesh detailing...read more about Modern Courtesan Do not Disturb Faubourg Apron Ruffle Briefs
Playing Doctors - Sleepwear bra top and matching apron. Includes matching hat and red thong. (4 piece set). A fun pair with mens Style 4892, sold separately.
LEGO Chef Apron - Ages 6+ (Toy)By LEGO
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Lani received a very special package in the mail from Autumn, Michael's cousins wife. She is a sweet and very talented sewer. I saw that she was going to open and etsy shop with the adorable apron that Lani has now.Go ahead and check it out. I'll wait.... Aren't they adorable! What a perfect Christmas gift with some art supplies or some cookie cutters:) Here is a link to her son wearing a boy one!She offered to send me one as a gift. I LOVE it. The fabric is beautiful and it is well crafted. As a beginner sewer, I am in awe of her straight stiches:) I would URGE all of you to head over to her shop and order one for your kiddos. She has one up there now, but I know that she is willing to make custom orders. There is also a few hand made "infant wrap tops" and a wallet. Autumn and Ben did just have a baby girl last week so I am sure she is pretty busy with her new addition.Lani loves the button that Autumn uses.Here is the whole apron. The fabric is very durable and will stand up to
Although I've done an incredible amount of cooking and baking over the past 20 years I'll admit something... I never wore an apron until just over three years ago. I didn't own one, no one had ever given me one and frankly, I just never thought about it.
Almost four years ago I made my first apron and I was hooked. Now I have 4 of them in my kitchen drawer and I have a child sized as well. I
Aprons are generally made from different materials, and plastic apron is but a new variation. Several plastic aprons are on the market these days due to the ever growing demands for such items.
As such, a number of companies are then out there offering plastic aprons of different sizes and style. And, [...]
Apron is the most universal uniform in the world today. More and more people from restaurants to hardware stores and a slew of other settings employed apron patterns to form a crux of a uniform.
With this fact, several people then began to consider developing a number of apron patterns to help [...]
Lee Ann of Thrift Shop Annie and Annie's Attic is holding a Christmas giveaway in honor of her hundredth blog post! Go over to her place and leave a comment telling what you love about Christmas on this post to be entered for a chance to win!ALSO... Hostess with the Mostess is holding a contest to give away a beautiful Apronique apron! Don't miss your chance to win!And if you're having trouble thinking of things to get for people for Christmas do remember to consider looking to some of the very talented crafters and artisans at Etsy. But more specifically, don't forget any of the awesome creations made by some of the people who have sponsored giveaways at my blog this year, including Lee Ann!NetflixMiss Jenny's SoapCountry ScentsBarefoot Home EssentialsGinger's GardenAmber's Soap ScentsationsOld Red Barn Co.Sudz N BubblesThe Foil Hat, Inc.Layla GraceDomestic DarlingsDeanna @ The ApronistaModern JuneThe Kitchen MadonnaDarly BirdApron MemoriesJump Up and DownMe and My Girl (know
We've never worn an apron, but we imagine if we did we would feel so much more productive and inspired. This Bouquet Reversible Apron from Wrapables is by far the cutest apron we've ever seen. A colorful floral design covers one side, but when you turn it around you see a totally new apron in posy pink with teal borders. Fabulous. Let's get in the kitchen. $39.95. Shop here.
Hi sewing friends,
I finished the Space apron and the gift was ready for Friday as initially planned. Here is the picture of the apron:
The apron is based on McCalls 2233 but graded to a smaller size. If you are interested in reading about how I graded the apron please click here.
Here is a picture with some cutouts that were fun to sew as decorations (note the globe under the large pocket, the boy and girl on the strap and Saturn under the two D-shape loops):
The Space apron wraps up the series of gifts that I was sewing lately. I’m done sewing aprons for a while and I’m off to sewing knits and playing with the serger. My next project will be a swimsuit. I was originally inspired by the June/July 2007 Threads issue on swimsuits and after reading Dawn’s posting on serging I got myself the book “Sewing with Knits” by Connie Long and I believe I’m ready to go.
On a more personal note, I would like to share with you that I left my corporate job on
Hi sewing friends,
I finished the Space apron and the gift was ready for Friday as initially planned. Here is the picture of the apron:
The apron is based on McCalls 2233 but graded to a smaller size. If you are interested in reading about how I graded the apron please click here.
Here is a picture with some cutouts that were fun to sew as decorations (note the globe under the large pocket, the boy and girl on the strap and Saturn under the two D-shape loops):
The Space apron wraps up the series of gifts that I was sewing lately. I’m done sewing aprons for a while and I’m off to sewing knits and playing with the serger. My next project will be a swimsuit. I was originally inspired by the June/July 2007 Threads issue on swimsuits and after reading Dawn’s posting on serging I got myself the book “Sewing with Knits” by Connie Long and I believe I’m ready to go.
On a more personal note, I would like to share with you that I left my corporate job on
Hi sewing friends,
I’m working on two new simple projects; the Space apron and the Cool Katz pillowcase. These are going to be a gift for two wonderful daycare teachers that have been part of our DD daily life for the last two and a half years. I have to finish both by next Friday when DD has her last day at daycare. She will graduate from there
I’m making the Space apron in size small and I’m planning to use the following material:
Space notion cotton fabric; 21″ (50cm) long 42″ (108cm) wide
Solid green cotton; 31″ (75cm) long 42″ (108cm) wide
Thread
2 metal D-rings
I’m using the same pattern as for the Teacher’s Apron, which is McCalls 2233, that I graded to size small. You can see that I’ve shortened the apron for 2 inches and took in 1 inch on the side seam. I also raised the underarm curve and pockets accordingly. The neck strap is 1 inch shorter and the ties are longer; from the original 5cm wide and 75cm long to
Hi sewing friends,
I’m working on two new simple projects; the Space apron and the Cool Katz pillowcase. These are going to be a gift for two wonderful daycare teachers that have been part of our DD daily life for the last two and a half years. I have to finish both by next Friday when DD has her last day at daycare. She will graduate from there
I’m making the Space apron in size small and I’m planning to use the following material:
Space notion cotton fabric; 21″ (50cm) long 42″ (108cm) wide
Solid green cotton; 31″ (75cm) long 42″ (108cm) wide
Thread
2 metal D-rings
I’m using the same pattern as for the Teacher’s Apron, which is McCalls 2233, that I graded to size small. You can see that I’ve shortened the apron for 2 inches and took in 1 inch on the side seam. I also raised the underarm curve and pockets accordingly. The neck strap is 1 inch shorter and the ties are longer; from the original 5cm wide and 75cm long to
Hello sewing friends,
Yesterday was the last day of school for us and my DD gave her teacher this apron as a token of appreciation for the great year she had at school. DD finished grade 2 and she had a truly amazing teacher.
I used McCalls 2233 to make this medium size apron using the following material:
40″ (1 m) of solid red cotton
20″ (0.5 m) of a novelty “school print” cotton
thread
2 metal D-rings (for the strap)
My alterations to the original pattern were:
lined pockets instead of single layer pockets (this is mainly due to the fact that my novelty fabric had a lighter weave)
left upper pencil pocket (this detail seemed suited for a teacher, and besides, it is…
practical)
few appliqués (I sewn few cut-outs from the novelty fabric using a decorative stitch on my SM)
longer ties (this is so that one can wrap the tie around the body and tie a bow at the front)
interfaced novelty fabric ties (again due to the fact that the novelty fabric wa
Hello sewing friends,
Yesterday was the last day of school for us and my DD gave her teacher this apron as a token of appreciation for the great year she had at school. DD finished grade 2 and she had a truly amazing teacher.
I used McCalls 2233 to make this medium size apron using the following material:
40″ (1 m) of solid red cotton
20″ (0.5 m) of a novelty “school print” cotton
thread
2 metal D-rings (for the strap)
My alterations to the original pattern were:
lined pockets instead of single layer pockets (this is mainly due to the fact that my novelty fabric had a lighter weave)
left upper pencil pocket (this detail seemed suited for a teacher, and besides, it is practical)
few appliqués (I sewn few cut-outs from the novelty fabric using a decorative stitch on my SM)
longer ties (this is so that one can wrap the tie around the body and tie a bow at the front)
interfaced novelty fabric ties (again due to the fact that the novelty fabric was thinner)
I know, from reading some of your comments, how much you all are really getting into the "apron thing" and how some of the vintage styles really hold a special nostalgia for you of times spent with your Mom watching her cook, or times spent with your Grandmother. Aprons are by nature, I really think, a tie with our pasts. If they weren't why would there even be such figures of speech as, "cut the apron strings..." a phrase that is pregnant with meaning and fraught with all sorts of emotions, whether good or bad.No one has captured the history of the apron, I think, as well as EllynAnne Geisel, owner of Apron Memories. EllynAnne has taken what to many is just an article of clothing to be thrown on the minute before cooking something particularly splattery and has unwrapped for us the history and the rich emotional significance that a simple piece of womanly attire can elicit.Not only has EllynAnne published book, called The Apron Book on the topic of aprons, she has won an Independ
I am getting so excited about this and more and more jealous of whoever my lucky winners are. The only solution to this jealousy I'm sure will be to buy myself a few new aprons... The one problem that could arise from that decision would be who to buy it from!Here is a sneak peek at some of the sponsors for next week's Apron bonanza, known here as APRONPALOOZA! Check these folks out even now so that when I rave endlessly about them next week you will already know which apron you want the mostest!Updated List!!Layla GraceDomestic DarlingsModern JuneThe Kitchen MadonnaDarly BirdApron MemoriesSimple ThingsJessie SteeleOlive Juice & Co.Carolyn's KitchenMade by TessPractically NecessaryAnnie's AtticAnd still more apron makers are responding and joining in on Apronpalooza! Tell your Grandmas and aunties and sisters and girlfriends... and your husbands can enter too if they think you might look hot in an apron (in a non-sexist way I mean) or if they just know you would love one!**If yo
This dress ($320 USD) is positively beautiful and is begging to be worn on a care free Spring afternoon or in the dead of Summer. We say pair it with the multitude of peep toe flats that are around and get out there for a lovely day with friends or your sweetheart.
Unfortunatley, some of us women weren’t born to cook, but at least we can pretend and look stylish all the while with this Wild Orchid apron ($39.95 USD) designed by Domistyle. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a culinary virgin, this is the apron for you.
I don't wear aprons, but if I did, it would HAVE to be this one. The flirty little skirt, that gorgeous fabric...who knows, I might just start wearing only aprons ;-) This is my pick of the day and you can find it here.
The newest Starbucks Black Apron edition coffee, Ethiopia Gemadro Estate, is touted as being sustainable and preserving habitat. Digging a bit into the background reveals this coffee is grown by a huge multinational conglomerate that is replacing endangered wild coffee with nursery-grown plants and expanding into land that Starbucks describes as primary forest. Read the whole story. » original news Nuthatch via hugg.com
O.k., today I found these hip little aprons from a designer in the Boston area. http://www.sweetpeahandcrafts.com/ I'm all about hip aprons and who can tell me that they honestly wouldn't use one if they had it. Cool little pocket to carry stuff around (M&M's come to mind). They have lots of designs, very affordable and such a unique holiday gift to boot!
This may sound weird, but due to the lack of memory brain cells, I get very frustrated when sewing. When I am on one side of my sewing table, perhaps holding something in place, then and only then do I realize I need my pins, or my scissors. Then I have to set down what I am doing and find the things I need for that step. It is the same story for my little scissors, scotch tape, measuring tape. In short, you name it and I have left it somewhere else when I need it.
:rolleyes:
To that end, I have considered designing a sewing apron or perhaps a vest that would have pockets and perhaps even special places for the things I need while sewing. A loop for the big sicssors, and smaller loop for the tiny ones. A pocket for my tape measure...you get the idea. Other things I think about wo
I'm not sure if these are self-drafted or not, but I love the style, especially the one with the large ric-rack trim. I actually bought one but don't have the talent to copy it and would love to make a different colored-one for a friend and myself. Any suggestions??? I've looked at about 50 websites and the big 4 pattern books, but to no avail. Thanks!! ... arline
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I'm not sure if these are self-drafted or not, but I love the style, especially the one with the large ric-rack. I actually bought one but don't have the talent to copy it and would love to make a different colored-one for a friend and myself. Any suggestions??? I've looked at about 50 websites and the big 4 pattern books, but to no avail. Thanks!! ... arline
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