Thursday, May 18, 2006

Yes, Another Apron: Simplicity 4692



I can't stop sewing aprons--they are the most satisfying projects to sew, plus I use them every day and enjoy having lots to choose from. I can't pass up Simplicity's "retro-reprint" patterns and want to try them all in the delicious silly fabrics (eclair, anyone?) that I can't resist at the store.

Here is one I sewed last week. I love the rick-rack trim, the topstitched triangular yoke, and the smart pockets. I do love the design details in these old-style apron patterns--the scalloped hems, bound edges, and dart fittings make them delightful to sew and to wear.

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9 comments:

  1. CallaLilly9:17 AM, May 19, 2006

    Hmmm, perhaps you could start an at home business sewing aprons??? My favorite apron is like a security blanket for me.

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  2. Cherish the Home10:03 AM, May 19, 2006

    I LOVE the apron! (And the dress too!

    Anna, my husband was out of town last night so I had some free time. I had the BEST time perusing your archives! It was really neat to watch Daisy go from a baby, to a little girl via photographs. (o:

    After I was done reading I wanted to go and clean something! Your blog is very home-inspiring! I like that your posts are short but interesting....

    I can't believe that you graduated from high school at 16 and then college at 18!! WOW!

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  3. Anonymous11:06 AM, May 19, 2006

    What a marvelous apron! Do you find that you prefer half-aprons, like the one you just made, or aprons that cover your upper half as well?

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  4. Lisa11:07 AM, May 19, 2006

    Love the apron.

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  5. Lisa11:08 AM, May 19, 2006

    I give up..I can't find the pockets. lol

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  6. Kelli10:03 PM, May 21, 2006

    Both the dress and apron are just darling. Love the rick-rack!

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  7. Anonymous2:16 AM, May 22, 2006

    I adore your apron and went out tonight and bought the pattern. Now to find some fabric !

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  8. Mommaroo211:02 AM, May 22, 2006

    I just got a cute vintage apron. Don't you just love how you feel in them?

    I have a contest going on at my blog. The prize is a vintage apron pattern, if anyone's interested.

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  9. Anna9:05 PM, May 23, 2006

    Calla Lilly--No more home businesses for me! The one I'm in keeps me plenty busy!!!

    Laura--I prefer half-aprons, but hate to have a strap around my neck, so I use or modify a pattern to put crossover straps that attach to the wais in the back.

    Lisa--The pockets are on there! They do blend in to the busy print, but they have a line of rick-rack scallops at the top (yellow).

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