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Vintage Apron Panel – Adapted

Posted on April 5, 2013January 2, 2017 by Martha

Although it’s a little difficult to make out in this busy print with it’s unusual color scheme, this is actually a Christmas apron panel.  It was another interesting gift from my friend, Patty, who has a wonderful Etsy shop, Petalier, where she sells her beautiful quilts, along with vintage sewing-related items. The panel was mostly cut, except for one pocket and ruffle where the directions were printed.  Unfortunately, one pocket ruffle was missing, as well as one sash tie (front and facing). The apron was obviously not going to be made exactly as intended.

Apron-panel-directions

 

Patty knows I love this sort of challenge, and I immediately started brainstorming how I was going to alter the design.  Since I’ve recently been into making 1920s style aprons, I decided to mix up the various elements and turn this into a full apron.  I used up almost every bit of the original panel pieces, so I used grosgrain ribbon for the neck and waist ties.  The back of the apron is lined with a Kona gold that matched perfectly, and it’s trimmed with green bias tape.  It’s an odd little Christmas apron, but I love it.

Apron-panel-adapted-finished

3 thoughts on “Vintage Apron Panel – Adapted”

  1. Mickie says:
    April 6, 2013 at 4:24 am

    I LOVE it! What a fun project! You did great and I love the ruffle around the pockets! Hope you are enjoying the spring—or at least having some spring weather!
    Hugs,
    MIckie

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  2. Allie says:
    April 6, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Oh how darling – you do better than anybody with a challenge, Martha! This is a wonderful apron!

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  3. Patty says:
    April 11, 2013 at 5:45 am

    You never fail to amaze me! I like this version of the apron better than the original directions. I was trying to date when this panel was printed, and I’m thinking late 70’s or early 80’s? I remember making fabric Christmas trees and fabric holly wreathes before ’81…..just when the quilting bug was starting to hit full blast and leave macrame behind in the dust! 🙂

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