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| Clare |
Posted - Nov 14 2006 : 8:19:33 PM
Has anyone else made an apron from this pattern of MJ's? I just finished my first one and posted a pic on my blog, under today's date. It's a fun apron to make, and they look so cheery!
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
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| Clare |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 05:59:00 AM
Thank you, girls! 
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
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| katie-ell |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 05:52:19 AM
Pretty, pretty! And I enjoyed your entire blog as well. Great reading with a cup of Earl Grey tea! |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 02:28:07 AM
Very nice apron work! Loved the color and pattern choices. Thanks for sharing!
G
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Dec 09 2006 : 11:22:47 AM
Clare I love it! Nice job!
bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Dec 09 2006 : 10:46:15 AM
Clare -- it is so cute. I love the colors that you chose!!
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| Clare |
Posted - Dec 09 2006 : 09:06:51 AM
The latest revised proto-type is posted on my blog under today's date. Kind of fun to tweek the pattern!
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
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| ~Tracey~ |
Posted - Nov 19 2006 : 9:43:48 PM
I really like that apron. I can't wait for winter so I will have more time to sew!!
Tracey,
mama to Callum 13, Katie 8, Wil 5.5, Benjamin 3 and Andrew 7 months!!
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| gregs_lil_farmgirl |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 5:47:42 PM
the apron is absolutely adoreable!!! I have to restart my collection of them....this is a good candidate...thanks!
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| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 10:37:12 AM
...I (gulp) never knew you weren't supposed to sew over pins. Good thing my machine handles them well!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Nicie |
Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 10:00:15 AM
I'm getting better about pulling out pins as I go but still do it.
Denise |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 09:48:58 AM
I do it too..glad I am not alone.
Jenny in Utah
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 09:32:04 AM
Clare -- I always sew over pins! Not supposed to but I do!
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| Clare |
Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 06:39:42 AM
Since you asked, Suzyhomaker, I'll share! 
I flat-felted the open seams where the body joins the ruffle, and where the two side pieces of the ruffle join, so there will not be any fraying. (I don't have a serger.) The pattern instructions don't address the seam finishes, perhaps so you can decide for yourself.
I would also recommend or remind the sewer to sew the ruffle to the body with the ruffle side up and to use alot of pins close together to accomodate flat sewing, without bunches, since there is so much fullness around. Although it is never advised, I leave the pins in and sew over them, as they create a "bridge" of sorts that the needle/presser foot can glide over and not create puckers. If you sew this way fairly slowly, while making sure the material is flat with both hands, you should not have any trouble with the pins.
I also used interfacing on the waistband for more stability. I'm going to try a layout/cutting adjustment on the ruffle the next time I try it, to perhaps avoid having to piece together the top side pieces of the ruffle. (It involves opening up the fabric, folding it opposite to the grain and cutting on the bias. I've done it with circle skirts before.) If I'm successful in that endeavor, I'll let you know!
Happy sewing!
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
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| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Nov 17 2006 : 04:49:04 AM
I LOVE the apron and the colors . It is so very cheery. I wish I could see it modelled on someone.
What are your adjustments to the sewing of the pattern? I had a few myself from the Helen pattern. If we can share these tips, it makes the next sewer less frustrated if it moves along so smoothly.
Clare
Country girl in NE PA |
| Clare |
Posted - Nov 16 2006 : 06:15:14 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments! I posted it mainly to encourage y'all to give it a try, but the feedback is certainly appreciated.
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
http://farmstyle.blogspot.com
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| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 9:12:47 PM
I love the colors! I think your friend will really enjoy a bit of brightness, especially in the winter. I can't wait to try that pattern. Thanks for showing us what it's like! It just looks so "kicky" and fun...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| sunshine |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 1:40:32 PM
very cute good work. Nice bright colors
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 10:24:13 AM
Very cute Clare..you do such good work!~! Good color choices too! I will have to make that one. I just got the Helen's apron pattern and plan to make it pretty soon. I wish there were more hours in the day for sure!! Looks like you are filling yours the right way..
Jenny in Utah
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 10:03:00 AM
ok, that would be waist!!!!!
NANCY JO
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 10:01:51 AM
Clare,
What a cute cheerful apron. I like the wider waste band.
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| bramble |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 06:08:06 AM
Clare- Love those fabrics, that ought to cheer up a rainy day !
I like how the apron is sort of ruffly on the bottom, sort of fun and flirty while still being practical. Reminds me of all those different aprons Lucy used to wear on I Love Lucy. Nicely done, as always my friend!
with a happy heart |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 05:47:18 AM
Nope but I made the lollipop apron! I love it! I found this great vintage upholstery fabric for the body of the apron and some silk for the ruffle. Right now being as pregnant as I am the apron looks, well, hmmmmmmmm a little like a tongue on me! Its very funny! So....i'll have to wait a little while to really enjoy it. I love this pattern though. Just darling! Your colors are fabulous!
Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 05:18:59 AM
Beautiful! I do love the colors too! Bright and cheery. I will definately have to put this project on my to-do list. Haven't made an apron since home ec!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
www.beequilting.blogspot.com |
| BlueApple |
Posted - Nov 15 2006 : 05:12:17 AM
Very cute! You do great work, Clare!
Julia
BlueApple Farm
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 14 2006 : 10:35:29 PM
Cute, cute, cute!!! Love the colors.
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