How's this for a vintage pattern with a modern twist (the fabric, I mean)
I love vintage aprons and when I found this free vintage apron pattern posted by Susan Branch, I just had to try it out!
The pattern is posted full size, which means that you don't have to do any of that pesky resizing--like enlarge by 200%, and so on. The pattern simply prints out to scale over 12 sheets of paper -- you just cut the pieces out and scotch tape them together. People!! It's so easy! The fabric is from Jo-Ann's ETC. Check the fabric wall in the quilting section.
I decided to sew down the side of the bias tape so that my apron lies flat. The creases in Susan Branch's version are adorable too.
Susan Branch also has the most wonderful books. They are full of some of the best holiday ideas and delicious recipes--and her illustrations are so sweet! You have to check out this amazingly multi-talented lady!
Apron # 2 on my little Katie...
Here's another apron I made--on the fly--off the top of my head--which is the way I do most things, actually. It can drive folks crazy, but I'm very organized in my own little mind.
Pea Pod Perfection. Summer veggies at thier best.
Some day soon I will be pulling a chair out to the middle of my garden along with a bottle of ranch dressing. It will be a feast. And I may invite Tyrone...if he promises to be good.
So simple, ruffley and girly!
Got to have ric rac...
and a pocket for really important stuff...like dandilions, clovers, sweet stuff swiped out of the cabinets when mama's not looking...
Love all your aprons!! This must be the thing! I have a few "real" vintage ones, and I don't sew well, but I could so(no pun intented :) do that! I also love your little cubby drawer (not sure its real name, and I have one :) on your kitchen counter! Very fun!
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | July 24, 2008 at 07:03 AM
I love vintage aprons! While I do like the first one you made, the adult, I very much prefer the style of the second one, the one you made for your little girl. It is perfect! Pretty, frilly, dainty, and oh so feminine. I would love to make one in an adult plus size!
Posted by: YayaOrchid | August 09, 2008 at 09:48 PM