Ta da!
It was fun and fairly simple to make. The most tedious part being the bias tape (making it). I love this bright colorful fabric from Alexander Henry. I think my favorite color combination right now is this red and aqua.
The contrasting fabric is red and white polka-dot. Those tiny dots are hard to photograph. Photo credits go to Emma. I made her take a bazillion and yet we still didn't get very good ones. I did not hand sew the bias tape on. I used the machine and if I were to make this apron again (surely I will) I would make that same decision again. Next time I will use thread that is the same color as the trim. I was trying to be all artsy fartsy and I used an aqua thread-- it is far too revealing of my lame sewing skills. The reverse side is a little blue dot pattern. You can see it in yesterday's post (it was the liner in the little clutch I made.)
This apron is pretty cute on, especially flattering in the area that I am, ahem- lacking. Now its your turn. Get the pattern.
Adorable. Love the fabric choices.
Posted by: Jill | February 25, 2008 at 11:26 PM
very cute! I love the color combo red and aqua as well. so fresh and springy.
Posted by: amandajean | February 26, 2008 at 06:17 AM
The apron came out great... I love the fabric!
Posted by: Julie | February 26, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Ah! Love it. And the color combo...Y U M!!
Posted by: Jeremi | February 26, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Great job! I love that fabric too, I bought a yard last summer and have used it for several different little things. Well, I guess I will have to give it a go now. I'm having trouble deciding on the fabric, did you make yours reversible? I was thinking maybe to save fabric I wouldn't??
Posted by: cindy | February 26, 2008 at 06:40 PM
NICE!!! I was noticing how *cough* chesty *cough* you look with it on :)
I've done the trying-to-be-artsy thing with contrast thread too----I need to become much more skilled at sewing before doing that again.
The fabric is cute----almost looks like little raviolis with sauce. At least from a distance. :) (hopefully that sounded as complimentary as I wanted it to be and not: "looks like you dropped food all over yourself"---I can be so dense sometimes!)
Posted by: melissa | February 26, 2008 at 06:48 PM
It looks fabulous! I have to admit I am jealous! I have been looking for an apron just like that for forever.... but I can't find one. My mom had one almost exactly like that she made... It's one of my fondest childhood memories. Great work!
Posted by: carrie | March 04, 2008 at 05:02 AM
Found this fabric today and I'm making twirly skirts for my girls! I'm SO excited! It's so cute!
Posted by: Jeremi | March 15, 2008 at 07:36 PM