A few days ago, I found a bit of time to sew something quick. Rather than making half a dress, I went for making a full apron. When I drew my adult apron pattern on my computer, I also drew a kiddie version, but I hadn’t given it a test drive yet.
I picked a pretty Cotton + Steel fat quarter which the lovely Frances sent me some time ago. Norah loved that fabric the minute it arrived, so I knew that it was going to be a success.
But then it happened. I looked in my stash for a matching solid for the strap, and hit upon an old Melody Miller fabric. And I just couldn’t resist. I was sure Norah would love a vintage looking apron even more (that coffee pot!). And I could finally use the fat quarter I bought from Miss Matatabi 18 months ago (after seeing Vanessa’s stunning pot holders).
Then I had to pick a matching fabric for the straps. I found a beautiful
Cotton + Steel fabric which I had ordered from
Bellelien a while ago for an urgent project (Kathleen’s delivery times are unbeatable!). It’s funny: Cotton + Steel prides itself on the fact that fabrics of their different collections combine perfectly, but it turns out that C+S’s fabrics even match with the fabrics which their founding designer Melody Miller designed for Kokka years ago! Not only is the color perfect; both fabrics even have the same stars. Awesomeness.
The apron was ready in no time, and the pattern turned out to be as good as ready. It has the same design as the adult version: one large strap which runs through tunnels in the arm scye s, so that it is super easy to put on and adjust. The patterns and instructions will be available early next year.
Unfortunately, Norah was not as enthusiastic about the fabric as I had hoped. She said that she ‘liked it, and didn’t like it’. Which is Norese for: ‘I don’t like it, but I don’t want to hurt your feelings”. Well, whatever. She only has to wear the apron – I’m the one who has to look at it. Ha!
straightgrain 
ohhh I love it! 😉 And think about it, is was sweet of her not wanting to hurt your feelings! …
I love your approach to selfish sewing! The apron looks wonderful, perfect fabric for it!
Yes, ha ha. This is as selfish as my sewing gets, unfortunately 😉
That is sweet indeed! But she could have lied a bit more convincingly :-p 😉
So nice of her that she didn't want to hurt your feelings. Your patterns has absolutely past the test.
My two year old daughter Lucy saw the photo of Norah with her apron and said “Chi è quella bellissima ragazza”, as she usually speaks in Italian. It means “Who is that beautiful girl?” The apron is lovely, the fabrics perfect!
Oh your daughter is so cute 🙂 And very considerate of her mum's feelings 🙂 I think the apron looks gorgeous.
Funny! I sewed an apron with the same melody miller fabric last week! It was a present for a little boy. I don't really know if he liked it, but his mum did 😉
Anyway, I love your combination with the cotton + steel fabric. I just used bias tape…
nanainwien
it's adorable, i want to make one when the pattern is ready!! the melody miller fabric is perfect 🙂
I just made an apron for my brother in law. I usually do a button hole with loose end for neck tie with knot at the end of the tie. I love your adjustable idea – smart!
Oh I'd love to see one of your hand, Gail! I'm sure you'd make a stunning apron!
Thanks dear Suz! xo
Oh what a sweetie your daughter is! And a compliment like that sounds twice a nice in Italian! 🙂 Thank you!
Thanks, Jenya! xo
Thank you, Kim! 🙂
No way! What an incredible coincidence… It's so perfect for this type of project, isn't it?
Ik gaf 2 maanden geleden al eens een workshop “verstelbare keukenschort maken” bij de Knappe Knoopjes, en zette die handleiding nu ook op mijn blog. Ik vertrok wel van een keukenhanddoek ipv zo'n mooi stofje…
http://www.neven-jansen.be/mama/2014/12/21/last-minute-kerstkado-nodig.html