susan1021 is one step at a time
i started on this
2 weeks ago
Finished the top half, complete with neck strap! Used an old corduroy printed shirt and it’s very 50s. Love it so far, and can’t wait to finish it.
How to sew an apron
It made me
pleased 
"This didn't take long to complete once I sat down to do it- it is finding the time to get started!"
How I did it: Well, when I originally made this goal, I was planning to make an apron for myself. I needed to make a gift for my mom though, and I thought she would enjoy a pretty apron. I stuck to my original plan of using different patterned materials- one for the main part of the apron, one for the front pockets, and one for the waistband and neckband. I think it came out very cute! The fabrics were different patterns, but coordinating colors. I finally finished it- I had to get it done to give to her which we were visiting home around New Years. I think it's always easier to actually accomplish things when there is a deadline. :)
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Rachael is engaged :)
Been held back
7 months ago
Simply because I much prefer using a sewing machine, and no matter how neat and small my stitches, I still have to stitch everything twice (stitching once one way, then stitching back, in the gaps of the last stitches, so it appears you have one continuous line of stitches). Alternatively, I could do backstitch, which is slightly stronger. Argh, I just want a sewing machine!
Rachael is engaged :)
I've cut out all the pieces
10 months ago
And I’ve stitched the two main pieces together but, as I recently found out the mini sewing machine I bought is a piece of crap, I am going to have to stitch it all by hand to begin with. Luckily, my hand stitches are quite small and neat (even if I do say so myself), but it’ll still take a while. I can’t afford a new proper sized, good machine yet. The cheapest I could get here is still over £100, and I can’t justify spending that much on a sewing machine yet. It’ll just have to wait.
Rachael is engaged :)
I'm starting this week
10 months ago
Erik will be back at school, whilst I have another week to wait, so I am going to get started with this goal. I have a mini sewing machine, but it’s not as reliable as a proper one, so I will hand stitch everything first. I can’t wait until I can have a real sewing machine again!
Rachael is engaged :)
I have a really cool pattern for it too!
10 months ago
I’ve never owned any kind of pattern before, but now I have an apron one, and one for a nice sling-type handbag. I am planning on making some aprons for people I know, and I hope that they come out okay, I was surprised to find I actually understood what to do with the patterns! :)
fourthmonth is a Creative Self-Improving Self-Knower... and living the amazement!
Cute aprons
16 months ago
All the aprons I see out there are pretty boring! I’ve been working on designing and making my own cute fifties-flirty apron …. it has ribbon at the neck, and 3 different coordinating fabrics for the background, pockets, and waist, respectively. I’ve cut it out, I just need to finish it! Someday I’d like to sell cute aprons… but I need to practice on my own first!
Carolin is enchanted
I'm actually doing it!
17 months ago
I got a sewing machine for my birthday, and I already started my apron.. it’s purple and awesome! haha. I’ll post pictures when it’s done.
Untitled
21 months ago
made aprons for my children – my little boy’s is a touch long but it is fine!
His has a bus and a letter J sewn on the front – hers so far has a pink strip and a flower on the front
I love them!
Untitled
23 months ago
Still want to learn to sew . . . but since I was given a lovely apron for Christmas I can put this on hold until I have more time and space for sewing.
Justme2575 still trying to get the new house organized!
This was easier...
2 years ago
than I thought it would be. My mom helped me with the first one, then I did 3 more on my own.
