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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 09 2015 : 9:28:23 PM
Recently I was presented with the opportunity to repurpose a sweet vintage table cloth into, not 1 but 2 aprons..
A MJF girl purchased the table cloth at her dear friends parents Estate Sale.
I had fun deciding what type of aprons to make and am glad that now both MaryJo and her friend will have repurposed aprons with sentimental value. 
this is the pattern I used for the full apron,,, I decided to line the fabric with sweet fabric which now makes the apron reversible.
stitching it up on my little FeatherWeight machine.
and the half apron...
and yes,,, as always,,, a yoyo or two...
the fabric on the pocket was the back side fabric...
Thank you MaryJo for letting me be part of the new history of these aprons and thank you for your sweet "Jack in the Pulpit" photo card...
Farm girl hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 09 2015 : 11:23:47 PM
Here are 2 of the aprons I finished this past weekend. I happened on a pair of lime green coveralls at a thrift shop several years back and finally got around to finishing the 2 aprons out of them. I cut the legs off and then started doing a little remaking. They already had embroidered yellow and white flowers on them.
 
The front had a bib pocket and the 2 front side pockets; all I had to do to this one was sew the shorter legs together, hem the sides, add an eyelet ruffle to the bottom, add grosgrain ribbon ties, make a strap for the neck out of the remaining leg fabric, and add buttons to the strap. (There were already 2 buttonholes on the bib.) For the apron from the coveralls back, I added a bib pocket from the embroidered bottom of one of the removed legs, added grosgrain ribbon ties, made 2 buttonholes on one strap to match the 2 buttons on the other strap, and hemmed around. I wish I could find more colorful overalls like these. I love the way the aprons turned out.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 6:41:38 PM
I love. The bloomers! How fun.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 3:13:17 PM
Thanks, Grace!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 3:10:24 PM
Linda...
I for got to mail you... but,,, have you ever tried making Bloomers out of pillow cases?
I found a cute instruction in a book I purchased several years ago...
give a few hours... I will try to photo the pics and instructions and post them for you...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 08:47:26 AM
Thanks. I thought it was cute, too. And the bloomers fit perfectly with farmgirl attire, don't you think? LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 08:45:19 AM
OMG! isn't that cute! hmm, I think I need to make one... to hang out by my lil trailer...
Thanx for sharing this cute idea...
:>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 08:41:45 AM
Cute! Great apron to hang on the front porch ~~~ don't ya think?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 24 2015 : 07:51:12 AM
Here is the latest apron I just finished.
 
It is a bloomers apron. What do you think? I found the pattern in a quilt book I had.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| windypines |
Posted - Aug 04 2015 : 03:34:39 AM
great looking aprons. I have several table clothes I want to use for aprons. I wear one all the time!! The vintage table clothes are so pretty too.
Farming in WI
Michele |
| quiltee |
Posted - Aug 03 2015 : 4:42:17 PM
I just discovered the neatest pattern for an apron. It's different! I'm going to make one and then I will post a picture. I think all you apron lovers will enjoy it!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| shanda |
Posted - Jun 29 2015 : 11:22:56 PM
Beautiful aprons! Now I'm gonna keep my yes open for second hand table clothes!
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
| katmom |
Posted - Jun 28 2015 : 7:31:23 PM
ok, here is another one I whipped up for a friend... simple easy peasy apron...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 28 2015 : 6:49:56 PM
post pics when done,,, we love to 'borrow' ideas! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - Jun 25 2015 : 10:35:52 AM
I love making aprons. I have lots of patterns I have never used, but I bought them because they were the retro look. LOL! I have a tablecloth now to make an apron. Can't wait to get started.
And some of the smaller embroidered pieces make great pockets!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 8:20:07 PM
when I use vtg. re-purposed table covers I line them so the thread work (knots etc) don't show.
I luv having 'cutters' for re-purposing.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jun 21 2015 : 5:17:16 PM
I love that fabric. I have so many of my mom's tablecloths and now I know what to use some for. I have thought about making dishtowels and stitching on them. Need to get a fire lit here and get a move on!
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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| nndairy |
Posted - Jun 18 2015 : 10:13:49 AM
Love, Love, Love them! I never thought to use a table cloth. I'll have to keep that in mind next time I go visit my grandpa. I know my grandma had lots of table cloths and this would be a wonderful way to use them!!! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
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"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 17 2015 : 4:31:44 PM
Beautiful aprons, Gracie!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jun 17 2015 : 05:18:25 AM
Beautiful aprons and fabric! Great job!
Dawn in IL |
| mbenton16 |
Posted - Jun 16 2015 : 6:29:01 PM
I am so impressed! Great job. Maryelllen
Maryellen Benton |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Jun 16 2015 : 2:54:05 PM
Those are such pretty aprons Grace. You did a great job.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| country treasure |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 8:21:21 PM
Grace,
I agree tooooo pretty to use! Great work!
Always enjoy your ideas!
Judy
country wishes! |
| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 6:41:23 PM
Oh my, so pretty!!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 2:53:09 PM
I bought the pattern at the "Ben Franklin' store in Cheney Washington,,, sadly the store has since gone out of business :>(
[you can google 'Jan Lutz apron patterns" to see what is still available].
I did some modification to the apron pattern, I made the neck tie adjustable rather than a permanent attached on,, I made a 'loop' on one side so you can run the tie through it and tie it to fit.
For the 1/2 apron, there was no waist band,,, I added a waist band and pleated the fabric into the band...
Sometimes I just can't follow the rules,,, and yes I also run with scissors! snork, giggle...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Marilyn Hartman Sullivan |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 12:35:35 PM
Almost too pretty to use! You do lovely work.
Farmgirl #6318
"Where there's a will -- there's probably a family fight." |
