This pattern just spoke to me :) I immediately wanted to make every one of them and had this vision of wearing a different apron for each day of the week, etc. Reality finally caught up with me when I remebered how slowly I actually complete such things. I ended up selected just one (for now anyway).
I decided on view D (upper left) and went about in search of the perfect fabric. All I knew is that it was going to be PINK!
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Progress - before adding trim |
I just love this fabric with its delicate miniature floral pattern. The ruffle is made in the same color with a very narrow striped pattern. Overall, i think it have a very "vintage" look to it without looking "retro". My idea was to appear like something you might find in your grandmother's attic!
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Finished |
In looking at the pattern as well as other finished versions online, I decided to shorten the skirt and add some fullness to the ruffle. I'm really glad I did as it looks much cuter as a "hostess" style apron rather than one worn for real protection. The view below shows it worn over a vintage dress and full petticoat. You can see how differently it lays over the full skirt.
How pretty, I love how the rick rack just lifts the whole garment! I love using it as trim, it adds such a wonderfully vintage look.
ReplyDeleteI have two aprons handmade by me and a handful of pinnies, but I'm mostly found in the aprons. I think I need to make more for variety as I'm a little bored of my two!
Thanks Melanie!
DeleteI agree, a little variety is important when it comes to aprons :) My next one will definitely be a pinnie.