Hi everyone, I’m Cyd from The Antipodean Artisan. I have decided to make cute vintage aprons for all of my girlfriends this year. Last year my Christmas fund was spent on a Washer/Dryer machine after mine broke, so this year I thought all my girls deserved something special.
I have 3 different patterns I am going to use.
And so far have completed one.
And I have chosen all my fabric combinations for the rest.
So now I need to cut out the patterns and muster the time and energy to make them all.
Wish me luck.
I love that idea! They´re super cute aprons and your fabrics are gorgeous. It´d be so hard to give them away...
ReplyDeleteI love the cupcake fabric for an apron. I'm sure the others will be lovely as well.
ReplyDeletefantastic combos. You will have some very happy gift recipients.
ReplyDeleteReally cool. I especially like the spotty yellow, pink and blue colour combo.
ReplyDeleteLove the patterns and the fabrics, especially the red and white polka dot/flowers combo. I'm obsessed with vintage style aprons too and have also made a few for xmas presents. I can't think of anything nicer to receive, lucky friends! x
ReplyDeleteGreat! I've been waiting to see if anyone would post about retro aprons.. I'd love to make one, will you be able to post any pattern or tutorials? I've been looking on ebay for vintage patterns but been out bid so far. Cant wait to see them!
ReplyDeleteMe again, if anybody wants a super easy tutorial for a half apron, go to this link http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/02/post.html. The ones I made are on my blog if you want to see how they turn out. x
ReplyDeleteI must know: where did that cupcake fabric come from? I've been looking for something just like that for my daughter, but can't find it anywhere!
ReplyDeleteHere I was, thinking the same thing - aprons for the gals in my life - and here you are, showing off such great patterns and fabric combos, just to inspire me!
ReplyDeleteIn my own musings, I came across this great link to a bunch of free apron patterns and tuts from tipnut.com. lots of great ideas!
Thanks so much everyone. I will keep you updated on the progress. Sarah - The Buttons and Bows pattern was a free download from PrintSew, and Amanda, the cupcake fabric was from my local fabric shop. Bookette, thanks for the link. How fabulous. You have all put a big smile on my face. Thanks.
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