Aprons

[artsiegirl]

Here are a few aprons I've made to hopefully keep my clothes semi-clean during my art classes. It's amazing how messy I can get with and without my students' help! There is a little embroidery on the pockets, but it's just some monogramming so I felt it would fit better on this forum. Hope you enjoy!

[Sewfaithfully]

Stunning!
I love the paisley fabric - very colorful.
The mono makes a nice touch. :)

[Sew 'N Sane]

Artsiegirl - I LOVE that paisley fabric. Where did you get it? I MUST have some. :)

Also, your aprons are great.

:marchmellow:

[artsiegirl]

Congratulations Sewfaithfully...100 posts! :dancing:

[artsiegirl]

Artsiegirl - I LOVE that paisley fabric. Where did you get it? I MUST have some. :)

Also, your aprons are great.

:marchmellow:

Thanks. The fabric is a Michael Miller print ...I think. I'm pretty sure I bought it online, and I bought WAY too much. So you guys will probably see it again when I post some burp cloths and bibs that I am currently using it on.

[Sewfaithfully]

Thanks artsiegirl. I love this site. I am addicted. My hubby thinks I'm crazy.

[artsiegirl]

My husband thinks I'm crazy too! In fact, he's complaining tonight that I'm not "socializing" with the rest of the family enough (aka - watching the tube.)

[anpola]

Aprons are fun! Those are great colors! Thanks for sharing!

[Sewfaithfully]

My husband thinks I'm crazy too! In fact, he's complaining tonight that I'm not "socializing" with the rest of the family enough (aka - watching the tube.)

Yours does that too? Sometimes I just don't want to sit and watch TV either. Better things to do. Like chatting on the puter or embroidering. :D

[artsiegirl]

Exactly! Right now the tv volume is up quite loud to cover the sound of my machine. I'll bet the sewing room addition is completed faster than we expected if I continue to make this much noise!

By the way, sorry about those photos. I didn't realize how dark they would appear on screen.

[just_teachin]

Terrific work!!!

[Sew So Happy]

I have to add that the paisley fabric is my favorite, also! It is gorgeous. I just so happened to be at Hobby Lobby today and picked up some paisley fabric. I saw some some bolts of different colors. Is this print coming back??

[artsiegirl]

According to my fashionista sister..paisley and damask are both huge patterns right now. I love them both, and I especially love to mix them with other prints.

[tflosses4u]

Love the aprons...and i love the paisley fabric...can't wait to see more of it in your projects

[StitchinGrandma]

According to my fashionista sister..paisley and damask are both huge patterns right now. I love them both, and I especially love to mix them with other prints.
They are. I'm on another message board having nothing to do with sewing or embroidery but it's filled with young Moms and they are all forever posting things from other websites they see and want to buy for their babies with paisley and burberry plaid and plenty of them are using Damask for their nurseries.

Cute aprons. I love Michael Miller fabrics. I've seen them online a lot. Isn't he also the one that has all the Dick & Jane fabrics? I LOVE those.

[artsiegirl]

They are. I'm on another message board having nothing to do with sewing or embroidery but it's filled with young Moms and they are all forever posting things from other websites they see and want to buy for their babies with paisley and burberry plaid and plenty of them are using Damask for their nurseries.

Cute aprons. I love Michael Miller fabrics. I've seen them online a lot. Isn't he also the one that has all the Dick & Jane fabrics? I LOVE those.

I'm pretty sure he is the one with those Dick & Jane Fabrics. I love all the retro things...however, I do feel really old when I see things I grew up with being called retro!

[StitchinGrandma]

I'm pretty sure he is the one with those Dick & Jane Fabrics. I love all the retro things...however, I do feel really old when I see things I grew up with being called retro!

HA! Yea, I know what you mean but hey, at least it's not "antique" yet. :D

[Ole' Girl]

That's a very pretty apron.

[craftmama]

beautiful aprons. do you use a pattern or just free hand

[Nickel]

Nice Aprons. I make Christmas aprons every year for the girls at a local restrauant. Next year I think I will do someting with names on them.....:call2:

[artsiegirl]

beautiful aprons. do you use a pattern or just free hand

I used a pattern for these, but to be honest I'm not really all that thrilled with the fit after wearing it most of today. The ties are a little high for my taste (they ride up in the back.) My favorite aprons were made by taking a store-bought one apart and creating a pattern from it. I wanted to try this pattern since it had several styles included, but I'll go back to my old tried-and-true one next.

[craftmama]

I used a pattern for these, but to be honest I'm not really all that thrilled with the fit after wearing it most of today. The ties are a little high for my taste (they ride up in the back.) My favorite aprons were made by taking a store-bought one apart and creating a pattern from it. I wanted to try this pattern since it had several styles included, but I'll go back to my old tried-and-true one next.

artsiegirl-
that's the reason I asked about the pattern. I'm 5'2" and almost everything needs to be adjusted. I've found that by taking things apart, it works much better.:D

[NJMo]

I need a pattern going the other direction. My son just started a new business selling gas fireplaces and gas barbeque grills. I would like to make him some aprons for men and I know some of his customers have bigger tummies and a couple customers I know are very tall. I need to do more than just add a few inches to the bottom, but don't want to reinvent the wheel. Suggestions?

[Becca]

I'm going to go online to look for that Michael Miller fabric. I love your apron!!!
I have a apron right now that I am doing for my daughter. I will be using some of the "Kiss the Cook 1" designs by Rene Lindgren. I'll try to post a picture when I am done.

[artsiegirl]

I need a pattern going the other direction. My son just started a new business selling gas fireplaces and gas barbeque grills. I would like to make him some aprons for men and I know some of his customers have bigger tummies and a couple customers I know are very tall. I need to do more than just add a few inches to the bottom, but don't want to reinvent the wheel. Suggestions?

I've seen some patterns for aprons for men. You might try one of those. Good luck!

[artsiegirl]

I'm going to go online to look for that Michael Miller fabric. I love your apron!!!
I have a apron right now that I am doing for my daughter. I will be using some of the "Kiss the Cook 1" designs by Rene Lindgren. I'll try to post a picture when I am done.


Thanks Becca. I can't wait to see your apron with the embroidery!

[windwillow]

I need a pattern going the other direction. My son just started a new business selling gas fireplaces and gas barbeque grills. I would like to make him some aprons for men and I know some of his customers have bigger tummies and a couple customers I know are very tall. I need to do more than just add a few inches to the bottom, but don't want to reinvent the wheel. Suggestions?

They have a lot of ideas on Martha Stewarts home page/crafts/aprons...shop, craft, garden, chef...
and another Kwiksew#2311

[artsiegirl]

They have a lot of ideas on Martha Stewarts home page/crafts/aprons...shop, craft, garden, chef...
and another Kwiksew#2311

Thanks. I'll check them out today. I've always loved Martha Stewart's crafts and sewing segments.

[StitchinGrandma]

Here ya go I ran across this (http://tipnut.com/56-free-apron-patterns-you-can-make/) ther other day and it just hit me that I should probably be nice and share.:D I haven't wandered around too much yet but given the fact some of you are looking for new apron ideas, I thought I'd post it and let you check this out. It looks like there are some great ideas and claims to have a lot of patterns too.

[artsiegirl]

Here ya go I ran across this (http://tipnut.com/56-free-apron-patterns-you-can-make/) ther other day and it just hit me that I should probably be nice and share.:D I haven't wandered around too much yet but given the fact some of you are looking for new apron ideas, I thought I'd post it and let you check this out. It looks like there are some great ideas and claims to have a lot of patterns too.

Thanks Vicki. This site is awesome! I went there right after reading your post, and I've already downloaded a couple of patterns to look at. I'll be sure to post any products from this site. You're the best!!!:idea:

[StitchinGrandma]

You're welcome. Now you will need to buy more designs to put on all the aprons you can make from there. LOL

[artsiegirl]

You're welcome. Now you will need to buy more designs to put on all the aprons you can make from there. LOL

Great idea except I'm broke from buying all that Michael Miller fabric!:(

[NJMo]

I love your aprons, too. I like the way the pockets are so user-friendly and functional. I don't need two big rectangles that I can hold a puppy.

[LK]

I love your aprons. They look fantastic. I can only sew a few basic items but I might have to try and tackle this project. I love the fabric!!