Dig It

I'm getting back into sewing some aprons and this was a nice little warm up project.


The pattern is based off "Dig It" from the book, A Is For Apron. This size apron would be handy to have on the next time I have a booth at a show like this one. Feels good to sew again!

Katie's Emmeline

I finally got the time I needed to finish this apron.


I was able to quickly snap a few pictures before shipping this out to a dear friend in Chicago. It was part of a wedding shower gift for her. When you want to make a gift, I think a handmade apron, packaged with a nice cookbook and any little extras is a great wedding shower gift idea.


Love that it's reversible and full-length. One of these days I'll make one for myself!

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Pattern Source: "Emmeline Apron" found HERE
Fabric: found the fabric at Jo Ann's

My First Apron Design

This is the tenth apron that I've posted on my blog and this is by far my favorite because for this one, I designed my own pattern!

I finally cut into my lovely Anna Maria, Chocolate Lollipop fabric and designed an apron pattern of my own. I used assorted fat quarters for the front…

…and for the back, I used a sweet polka dot fabric that I found at Jo Ann's that matches perfectly. Love that this is reversible too, don't you?


I'm quite proud of my little apron and plan to make many more. Hopefully even put the pattern together to share with all of you!

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In other news, I'm so excited to see that Craft Sanity has posted her podcast with the awesome Amy Butler! I can't wait to listen to it! You should check it out too. I'm sure it will be a great one. Plus there is a great give-away!

Apron No. 9

I started numbering my aprons in the title way back with No. 1. So why stop now, right?!


Oh, and I don't own all nine! I just like making them for gifts.

Apron No. 8

I finally got some sewing time it! I've had two aprons cut out for the longest time, and it sure feels good to get one knocked out.


I really like this one. Love the colorful pattern on black and the accent fabric in red - I'm a red girl!


I really had to search my garden for that tiny tomato - as you can see from my 'cucumber and zucchini side' my garden is pretty much spent. Even though my tomato is tiny, I'm going to enjoy every last flavorful bite!

Apron No. 7

Hope you are not sick of my aprons yet…


…I still have 2 cut out and ready to sew.


(heck, I'm surprised I'm not sick of my aprons yet!)


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Pattern Source: Short Pleated Apron from Amy Butler's In-Stitches

Fabric: Lotus by Amy Butler

Apron No. 6

Here's another apron that I finished! It might look familiar because I have used this fabric for one before. Actually, I have enough in my stash for another still - this one too.


My signature embellished pocket. Love the red buttons.


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Pattern Source: Short Pleated Apron from Amy Butler's In-Stitches

Apron No. 5

It's been awhile since I've made aprons, remember this one and this one? I have some gift-giving coming up and spent time over the weekend cutting out fabric for a few aprons. Here's the first one of a handful to come.


I love the fabric on this one - tempted to keep it for myself!  


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Pattern Source: Short Pleated Apron from Amy Butler's In-Stitches

Apron No. 4

I finally had my date with you know who and it went really well. It felt so good to be together again! :)

I was able to finish my reversible Emmeline Apron. I made this one for a friend's wedding shower gift. I gave it to her over the weekend along with some cookbooks and she really liked it. So glad!


I knew when I started this apron that I had to tribute one side to her love for leopard print. It was a little challenging to find a fun print for the other side that didn't totally clash - I do like the combo I found though.

I'm very pleased with how this turned out. The pattern was easy to follow. I was a little confused when I had to make my own bias tape (because I never did that before) but really, once I understood what I was doing it was very easy and a great technique to learn.

Now I need to make one for me!

Apron No. 3

Another Short Pleated Apron, from Amy Butler's In-Stitches.


I embellished the pocket again just like my first and second one.


Now I can cross off another gift my Christmas Gift List. You'd think I'd be doing a little bit better on time since I'm not making as much as I did last year. Time to kick it in high gear!


I swear there has been kntting going on too. Should have something blog-worthy real soon!

Apron No. 2

I enjoyed making my my first Short Pleated Apron, from Amy Butler's In-Stitches, so much that I'm making more for Christmas gifts. Plus, sewing can be much faster than knitting!


One of my crocheted flower pins looks so cute with it!


Of course, I had to embellish the pocket too!

Apron No. 1

I love the way my Short Pleated Apron from Amy Butler's In-Stitches turned out! So fun and easy to make I think I'll make more for gifts.I embellished the pocket with my monogram. Always wanted to try hand embroidery and this was the perfect place for it!I just love it! Especially the fabric. Even though I'm a beginner at sewing I'm afraid I'm already turning into a fabric snob - I want more of Amy's fabrics!