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Friday, April 23, 2010

Apron Making .... Pink Saturday

It's Pretty Pink time again. Our lovely hostess Beverly and all the sweet pink princess'es (is that even a word??) will be waiting for us to visit. So,put on your prettiest pink outfit and your pink magic skipping shoes and lets go visiting........ Just click on Beverly's place
HowSweetTheSound and you'll be taken to all the participants..See you there


{ **** Would you believe I did this pattern mine own self...
okay..so it's only an armhole cutout and a pocket.. }
This is first of many planned aprons. Not only do I love making and collecting pincushions, I love collecting aprons....so maybe it's time I tried making some. I have many ideas, however, the very best is the old apron patterns I've collected through the years. I've never been able to bring myself to cut into them..I've always saved them for "someday". Well !!! someday is now..and so I begin.
The simplest of aprons is this...a piece of fabric held up to yourself to make sure it fits..and then cut out an armhole. Take bias tape, go all around edges..and leave long endings for apron ties...it's that simple.... : ).......p.s. this is also the way bottle aprons are made...
I really like this fabric..tho inexpensive at 1.99 per yard, it has Sue and Sam gardening..and I just had to have it. I have the same pattern in other colors....can't wait to begin on them as well.

It's nor showing up well,but the pincushion and the wire flower are both shades of pink.
I'm running way behind this week,so this is a repost.. I'll do better next time.

33 comments:

  1. Precious!! You are SO talented!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  2. Happy Pink Saturday, CC!!! Nance of "MY CRAFT LITTLE PAGE" is sharing aprons today, too. I told her that while I can sew, I've rarely made an apron.....and I need to do that, cuz I'm crazy about them too! Thank you for sharing this darling creation of yours!! L, Dana

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  3. I love your blog, you have a very creative eye. I also love Sunbonnet Sue and Sam, just fantastic. I have also signed on as a follower so I can keep up with you. Take care and keep on those aprons.

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  4. I am making one too! Mine isn't as well thought out as yours though. Lol I took my apron and traced around it then cut and sewed. Yours looks so great! I collect aprons too.

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  5. Happy Pink Saturday! Hope your husband is doing well. Love the apron material!

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  6. Well, I hadn't seen this, so don't apologise! It looks great, and I particularly like that one size literally fits all, lol - it's all in the customising. Can't wait to see the finished result.

    My grandmother used to have hers made to measure by the local village dressmaker, who was ordered up to the house yearly, with fabric samples etc, and told which designs to use. Hers were amazing, with straps that went over the shoulder and buttoned to the waistband at the back, two really deep pockets and plenty of fabric for a nice big bow.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  7. Clever girl making your own pattern.It is going to be a really pretty apron. Your pin cushion is cute. I have a few old patterns of my grandmas and I need to use a pattern. My grandma would make her own patterns.

    Happy Pink Saturday

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  8. Oh I love the cute fabric. It looked so sweet and beautiful. The pincushion is very pretty too. Now you make me want to get back to some crafts.

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  9. Happy Pink Saturday!


    Love aprons and this is a fabulous tutorial! Thanks so much!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  10. You are amazing- you go! This is so neat!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    In Shoes We Trust,
    Maggie
    "Do these shoes match this purse?"

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  11. I remember the very first apron I made. I think I was in grade 4 or maybe 5, it was made from flour sack and bias tape. And I hand stitched it! :-)It was a project from HOme Ec :-)

    Happy PInk Saturday!


    Mizpah,
    Li

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  12. Gorgeous aporon.

    Happy Pink Saturday,

    Leeann x

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  13. Wow!! I love that material... And I have ALWAYS wanted to make aprons. This is something I have discussed with my mother quite a few times. You make it look super easy! -April

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  14. I do not know why you would doubt that you could do anything you really want to. You are very talented in more ways than one. Take care my friend.

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  15. Hello Darling! Love the cute apron idea! I put a cute little apron on my pink saturday too!Please stop by and see me! I am giving away a pretty rose teapot for April,
    http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  16. I love aprons, I should really try to make some myself! They are so cute and useful. I love reading about your projects.

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  17. Love your apron and the fabric is perfect. I'm impressed with your pattern.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  18. Darling fabric, CC, love it. Happy Pinks!

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  19. Love the fabric. I would love to try to make my own apron, maybe with a cherry pattern. I would love to see the finished apron. Have a great day.
    Hugs,
    carey

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  20. CC,

    It has been way too long since I visited you. Been so busy with my May Day Swap, job searching and writing articles and poetry (part-time income). Please stop back soon for a visit and be sure to get your $25 gift card for my Pink Bubble Dream!

    Valrie
    http://poemsmywau-valrie.blogspot.com

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  21. So pretty! Since I now have my very own Craft/Sewing Room, I decided to also try my hand at making some aprons!
    HPS!!
    Debbie

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  22. CC,
    We share a love for aprons. Enjoyed your Pink Saturday post, as always. Hope you have a happy weekend my friend. Thank you for visiting me.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  23. Hi CC, we have run the roads all day including dinner and a play for our anniversary. I am just now visiting my pinkie friends.

    I love you apron idea, I made my own apron just the same way. I biased taped the edges and then made 8 more for our Christmas cookie bake. Everyone had a Christmas apron for the occasion. Including my small grandchildren. I wear mine to this day. The fabric was green and red and I bought a whole bolt of it from a lady at a yard sale for 15.00. I still have quite a bit of it left. I had so much fun. Your fabric is very cute. I know your apron was pretty too.

    Thanks for your comment about aunt Shirley. She is my mom's youngest sister. We do love her so.

    Have a wonderful Sunday.
    Love, Jeanne

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  24. I've been away 'till today, so happy belated)

    Thank you sooo much for topping by and for leaving your sweet comment! :)

    Hugs,
    Bird

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  25. CC you made my day!!

    You are too kind and I have no words to thank your sweet, darling comment! :)

    Have a wonderful Sunday!

    Love,
    Bird

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  26. I love aprons. I always wear one in my studio and in the kitchen (a different one, of course!)

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  27. You are very talented and creative lady. I don't make my Apron. I just buy them coz it's easier..lol

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  28. The wire flower was the first thing to catch my eye. LOL

    Thanks for visiting the cottage and leaving a comment about my flea market finds.

    Be sure to stop back by and enter my giveaway!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage

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  29. sweet fabric & apron, cc! i didn't know that you like to make & collect pincushions, too! (one can never have too many pincushions, right?!)
    your blog postings are always so inspiring. (o: have a great week!

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  30. Awwwww...how cute! I am so glad aprons are being worn again. I love wearing mine around the house and even to the grocery store. People smile when they see it. You can see I am wearing my apron on my blog banner. :) HPS

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  31. You are one talented lady! I like aprons, too, and always promise myself I'll try to sew one, but haven't gotten the courage up to try yet.

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