Here are two more items for the future Etsy shop. It’s pretty fun to come up with different aprons made with the same vintage fabric piece, in this case a small linen tablecloth that had a few holes in the border.
My favorite part of the process is designing the apron, and this can take almost as long as stitching it together. I always challenge myself to use only fabrics I have in the sewing room, which actually helps with inspiration, especially since most of my fabric pieces are pretty small. I cut the tablecloth into two sections, the center piece with small flowers, and the cute flower pot border.
On the first apron I wanted to incorporate the whole border, including the corners. Because I used part of the cutout center section as a little mini-apron, I filled in the missing center of the underneath skirt with a piece of vintage muslin. The green is a leftover piece of polished cotton I used in the Cross-Stitched Tulip Quilt.
For the second apron, I wanted to highlight the yellow in the tablecloth. There wasn’t as much tablecloth fabric to work with on this one, but I like all of the yellow prints (even though they’re new instead of vintage).
GEORGEOUS as usual, Martha!
Martha, those are beautiful! Two very different and equally charming aprons from the same tablecloth! Your designs are perfect!
You have a wonderful eye for design. I am sure as many people will purchase these as works of art to display as will purchase them to actually use.
As usual, you are sooo inspiring.. By the way, love the chair covers too, great fabric. Anyway, these aprons are wonderful!!! You are really creating a good selection! Hugs, Mickie
adorable… i find myself drawn to vintage table cloths when i am out shopping. maybe i’ll make an apron one day! Love these!
Looking forward to seeing these for purchase! They are utterly charming! Love them!
Jane
Your aprons are unique and stunning. I love how different you’ve made two aprons look even though you were using the same print in both. Beautiful!
Your aprons are very pretty and cheerful, Martha! You always come up with beautiful designs. It is exciting to read about your Etsy shop 🙂
Both aprons are so pretty! You’ve used the tablecloth to show off it’s cutest parts so well.
Your designs are always so clever too. 🙂
Just thought I would let you know that I mentioned your lovely design on my apron inspiration board today.
thehomeyowl.blogspot.com/2013/07/inspiration-apron-love.html