DIY – Apron from Pillowcase
by yiddle on Sep.06, 2009, under DIY |
daisy apron
I managed to complete my first sewing project EVER where I didn’t have to rip out seams. Yay! I think I actually do better without a pattern. I was inspired by Raina’s Pillowcase Apron Tutorial over at Crafster. It seemed like a fairly easy DIY even for a sewing n00b like me and I like the idea of recycling something into a completely new and different type of thing.
- daisy apron
- corner detail
- pocket detail
Of course, it wouldn’t be a yiddle project if I didn’t make a few changes.
I picked the pillowcase up at a thrift store. Thrift stores, estate sales and garage sales are great places to pick up old linens. I don’t think it’s exactly vintage, but daisies are my favorite flower so it caught my eye. I followed Raina’s instructions for the most part, but I excluded the pocket flaps. I only did one pocket and embellished it with a ruffle made from some green fabric I already had on hand. I used the same green fabric to add trim to the bottom edge and the waist and ties. I also added a couple darts to make it a bit more feminine.
I am still not a measure-twice-cut-once kind of girl. I didn’t measure anything, I just eyeballed. But I DID do ***LOT*** of pinning and ironing and I think that made all the difference. It’s not perfect, but I am really happy with it and already have ideas for improvements on the next one.
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September 6th, 2009 on 4:27 pm
Cute! I used to wear aprons all the time and even made one or two but mine were bigger and I could carry eggs and better yet -baby chicks or ducklins in them.That was the biggest thrill. Memories!!
September 6th, 2009 on 5:34 pm
That turned out cute as can be! I want to make a bib apron. Sometimes I get splashy when cooking sauces, etc., and need something to protect my blouse!
September 6th, 2009 on 10:57 pm
I remember watching the eggs hatch in the incubator. The baby chicks were so cute!
September 6th, 2009 on 10:58 pm
Well now I feel I’ve been challenged! I’m trying to make a bib apron now out of a matching pair of pillowcases.