Making these aprons is a lot like putting together a quilt with vintage fabric. Substitutions and compromises must be made along the way, although I enjoy the challenge of putting something together with stuff I have on hand. When I go to a fabric store to buy something particular for a project, I am often overwhelmed, frustrated, and end up leaving the store without purchasing anything. It’s just easier for me to purchase fabric I love (vintage or new) and let the prints inspire the project.
On this apron, I had just enough of the floral print left over to make a pocket by sewing two small pieces together, although it took me a little while to figure out how to cut the pocket and do the gathering to make it look right. The waistband is not actually scalloped on the top — that’s caused by the pins I used to attach it to the hanger. I really like that old floral print.
The pockets on this apron are small armchair doilies folded in half — this turned the bow motif upside down, but I thought it still looked cute. I was a little disappointed at first that I lined this vintage chintz apron with the same fabric, because I didn’t have any fabric left over for a sash. The next day I received a package of vintage eyelet fabric remnants which was just perfect for the sash, so I am pretty happy now.
Those are just beautiful! As always, you have a great eye for colors and prints. I think the upside down bows look like lucky horseshoes!
these aprons are all so insanely adorable I can barely stand it!!!
I just had to say how much I’ve been enjoying the pictures of your aprons. They are so beautiful and I love anything vintage inspired. You’re doing a wonderful job on each and every one.
These are wonderful!!! I love the green one 🙂
Those aprons are WAY too sweet!
You are making it so we all want to come to that wedding shower! Bit far for me but these are just too cute!
These are wonderful, Martha! The soft eyelet fabric is so pretty for the sash!
You are the Queen of Making Do – these are fabulous. Love the bows on the pockets and those big red flowers are stunning~!
These aprons are just adorable! You really have a knack for putting just the right combos together. 🙂
Simply beautiful! I’d love to be a fly on the wall at the wedding!