Monday, November 14, 2011

Love the end product

Hated the process.
Ok, I'm almost done with my apron.  I've still got to stitch down the waistband facing but it's essentially finished.  I must say, I love the way it turned out... but if I ever say I'm going to make another apron from this pattern- please shoot me!  It was a huge pain! The directions often seemed to make things more difficult than they had to be.  But, here is the end product:
The inset ruffle on the bottom was annoying to put in (it is a bit wider than it looks in the photo- it's hanging weird).
There is a cross strap in the back to keep the straps from slipping during strenuous cooking sprees:
 And a back view- it has a little ties to make a bow in the back:
 But I do kind of like the bib.
It did take an extraordinary amount of bias tape.  Out of three packages I've got maybe a foot left of one and two feet of another. The third was used up except for an inch!  And to think that the pattern actually called for making your own.  Ack!!  However, with all the edges finished in bias tape it should stand up well in the wash- which is a good thing for an apron.  And, personally, I think the pocket is too small...
But, I am pleased that my fabric choices worked as well as they did.  Not bad for bits from the stash and scrap box.
And OK, the obligatory modeling shot:
Thanks J17 for the photography.
And thanks to Susan for the challenge.  This was a great way to jumpstart my winter sewing plans.

14 comments:

  1. I think its beautiful! A job well done. It looks great on you too.

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  2. hi Judy, that is a great job Looks good on you. I haven't made an apron in ages. Decades. lol Don't know if I can still sew. And my sewing machine is in the shop. Take care my new blogging friend :)

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  3. What a Great Apron!! I like the fact that it goes all the way around, not just stop at the sides in case you have to wipe your hands! AND the pockets are GREAT!! Really like the fabric! You did a splendid job there Judy!! It should stay together well like you said!! lol good job!! what's next? ...debbie

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  4. wow - its beautiful! It looks really functional too :)
    katy

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  5. OMG, the pressure is on! That is a beautiful apron - and the model ain't bad either!

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  6. Linda- Thanks!!
    Snowgirl- it's not too late!! You too can make an apron!
    Debbie- What I really like about the fabric is that, not only is it pretty, it won't show stains! I can be pretty messy.
    Farming mama/Katy- Thanks. I'm hoping it will be functional.
    Susan- yup, bring it!! And thanks for the compliment ;)
    Judy

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  7. I've got to say that YOU make the apron! It looks wonderful on you. Just wait until you see the "sack" I made!

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  8. Mama Pea- I'm SURE you made something not at all sack-like. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!
    Judy

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  9. That is some neat look'n fabric. Oh, and thanks for showing us all up! ;)

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  10. LOL! If I'd known how much grief I'd get for finishing this I would have procrastinated a bit more!!
    Judy

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  11. Whoa! You're done? I love it! Pressure's on, now... I better get cutting tomorrow :) Oh and I had to laugh at that phrase "strenuous cooking sprees" LOL

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  12. It turned out so nice!! Love the fabric choice. Looks really good on to!

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  13. Nicely done! Way, to persevere. :)

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  14. What a great apron! I love the fabrics that you used! This has been fun seeing everyone and their beautiful creations! :)

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