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Chintz Aprons with Appliqued & Embroidered Pockets

Posted on May 24, 2012May 15, 2019 by Martha

I enjoy making these aprons so much that I am continuing to sew them even though I’ve only sold a few.  They are very nice to have on hand for gifts.  I have used one for a hostess gift and Emily has taken taken a couple for bridal shower presents.  For these two aprons, I decided to try something a little different, and add some hand embroidered elements.

The first apron is made with the most wonderful chintz fabric that has a high glaze.  The name “Textron”  is printed on the selvage, a brand I have not seen before.  The cute motifs remind me of embroidery transfers, and I scanned each one for future projects.  I selected two designs for the big pockets which I embroidered in black floss.  The diagonal plaid is new and, although I know it is a sort of odd companion for the novelty print, I really like them together.  I wish I had made the bird flying the other direction.

The next apron is made with the softest, smoothest chintz.  It’s a vintage 36″ wide Waverly print called “Stockholm” with a sort of folk art leaf pattern.  This is the second apron I’ve made with this beautiful fabric, and I still have some left (thanks, Barbara!).  I copied the two largest designs from the print and appliqued them to the pockets using a blanket stitch and embroidery floss.  The brown polka dot pocket trim fabric is a vintage scrap, and the waistband is a grosgrain ribbon backed with a solid yellow.  The waistband ribbon thing was really a drag, mostly because of the way I decided to attach it.  I don’t think I’ll ever do this again.

8 thoughts on “Chintz Aprons with Appliqued & Embroidered Pockets”

  1. Teresa says:
    May 25, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Love how you used the motifs in the fabric for the pocket embellishment! I like to do that for baby quilts also – so easy and makes a quilt/apron your own design.

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  2. Allie says:
    May 25, 2012 at 10:48 am

    These are spectacular, Martha, I love the mix of prints and plaids and how you did the pockets, you are so very clever!

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  3. Bunny says:
    May 26, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Cute!!

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  4. Pratima says:
    May 27, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Your aprons are a joy for any cook… they are like sunshine in the kitchen, very happy and cheerful! Cute pockets!!

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  5. nanette says:
    May 29, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I have a vintage print with the same flavor as the 2nd one. I love that fabric. I need to use mine. Your aprons always inspire me.

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  6. Ellie Dixon says:
    June 3, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I LOVE your aprons, fabrics and ideas. Do you sell your items online?

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  7. Jenny says:
    October 20, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Dear Martha
    Just a note to say that I think everything single thing that you make is an absolute delight – your work is imaginative and creative in equal measure. I love your aprons and your delicious choice of fabrics. I have been trying for some time to try and find out how I follow you so I do not miss any of your lovely work
    Best wishes
    Jenny from across the oceans

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  8. Irma H. says:
    December 7, 2023 at 3:40 am

    Using Chintz was a great idea!

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