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| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 8:01:49 PM
I think I got it...
This is the apron and handtowel I made from two pillowcases I bought at the thrift shop.
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| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 3:41:29 PM
Actually I just got the Apron book not that long ago and haven't had a chance to read very far into it yet. I have to read each and every story, some amazing ladies in there.
I went back to the thrift store today and guess what I found Jennifer?! A really pretty cafe curtain made out of really good quality fabric and brand new. I instantly thought of you! 
All I did with the pillowcases was wash them and then open up the seams with a seam ripper. It was folded, so when opened there was a good yard+ of fabric in each pillowcase. I used an old Simplicity pattern that I've had for at least 10 years, but MaryJane's patterns would work just as well, probably better. From one pillowcase I got the main body of the apron, as well as two pockets. From the other I got the waistband, ties and strip of fabric to trim the towel, and there's still plenty of fabric left over.
Di |
| lvg4him |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 1:20:38 PM
I would LOVE to know how you did this! What pattern did you use? Is it in the Apron Book someone mentioned here? Thanks. |
| ~Tracey~ |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 08:43:41 AM
Very pretty and i wish it were bigger too! love those recycled goods!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 7 months!!
http://hansenhootenanny.blogspot.com/ |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 08:16:18 AM
I just got the Apron Book from Amazon the other day!! It is so charming and lovely. I read one chapter the other day while my students were reading in school. They all wanted to see what I was reading and when I showed them the book, they were surprised to see a whole book about aprons. Of course they thought it was corny, but funny too. It is such a feel good little book. Glad I saw the note about it on this website!!
Sheryl-lyn |
| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 05:51:50 AM
Diane, that is a wonderful idea! I've made aprons from cafe curtains, but never thought about pillowcases. I just love how this forum continually inspires us! PS have you picked up "The Apron Book" yet? |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 05:36:06 AM
Diane,
Thankyou, I might take you up on that, I have a lot of pillowcases that I don't use, or have to much fancy work on them to use everyday.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 12:29:32 AM
Yes, Nancy is right. I just purchased an inexpensive hand towel and added the trim. I wish the pic was bigger, the pocket is trimmed with the yellow lace.
I just opened the seam on the pillowcase...there was only one, the fabric was folded in half. I could have easily made a bibbed apron from the amount of fabric, I was surprised how much there actually was. I used a purchased pattern that I've had in my pattern stash for years.
You could make one Nancy, it really isn't very difficult and I'll gladly help if you need it.
Diane |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 11:36:04 PM
Diane,
No not to big but pretty, I like the print, would like to know how you made the apron form them. Cristine, I think Diane said she trimmed a towel with the extra material that was left over.
I MUST BECOME MORE HANDY.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| MsCwick |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 8:27:15 PM
Oh I just love the thriftshop sheets and pillow cases. They are 50 cents here. How did you make a handtowel? |
| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 8:04:20 PM
..and I was worried about the pic being too big...lol |
