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Stitching & Crafting Room:  New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before  |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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 Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 10:35:45 PM
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Hi sistas! I have something I sewed for you to actually see! Frannie put it on her blog. It is a long off white apron I made years ago...all by hand...didn't have a machine then. The ruffle is from an old curtain and I don't remember where I got the unbleached muslin. I do remember wearing it only a few times as part of old timey costumes for special church programs. I also made a sun bonnet I wore with it....don't know what happened to the hat. When Frannie described the type of apron she liked best I remembered it...dug it out of hiding. Now you see I can really sew. LOL
Oh, by the way, my last name is a Spanish name from my X husband.... We have our adopted son who is pale, blond and green eyes like me....we both have Mexican last names. LOL Now you know more about me! Hope ya like the apron.
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http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 12:03:00 AM
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Sharon, it showed up this afternoon and wow girl I owe you, That was major work for you. I meant to tell you earlier. This hyper business makes my brain sore!!!!!!
I think there should be some minis in your future. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
CS
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 02:21:17 AM
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Hey Linda,
I love the apron! Very nice 
I had seen it a few weeks ago I guess when Frannie posted an update to her blog.
I've been busy the past couple of days and wanted to say hello to everyone!
Stephanie
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Originally posted by yarnmamma
Hi sistas! I have something I sewed for you to actually see! Frannie put it on her blog. It is a long off white apron I made years ago...all by hand...didn't have a machine then. The ruffle is from an old curtain and I don't remember where I got the unbleached muslin. I do remember wearing it only a few times as part of old timey costumes for special church programs. I also made a sun bonnet I wore with it....don't know what happened to the hat. When Frannie described the type of apron she liked best I remembered it...dug it out of hiding. Now you see I can really sew. LOL
Oh, by the way, my last name is a Spanish name from my X husband.... We have our adopted son who is pale, blond and green eyes like me....we both have Mexican last names. LOL Now you know more about me! Hope ya like the apron.
;-)
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/
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read...post....sew....read...post....sew...all the day long..la la la la
Linda in PA
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 05:43:40 AM
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Frannie didn't tell me it was there so I am glad that I came accross it reading. I'm going to read more forums now...there is so much there interesting about farmgirls I am already getting to know. :-)
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 05:44:53 AM
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Steph: also I have a new little blankie to send with your signature block. Got it in the envelope...send it soon.
I put "I love Aprons" on the block too. :-)
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 05:48:33 AM
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Jo! love that apron...old fashioned and beautiful!
Bev: I really like the Halloween reversable...I have one cut out waiting for me....it would be good for putting candy in to hand out...I like big pockets.
Also, I think about the pattern you sent me and I promise I will use it soon! I also think about you when I see the bee magnet on my fridge everday.
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 06:27:45 AM
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Can one of you lovely apron experts post just a few hints/ideas/how to's on how to make a reversable apron? I'm assuming you are just modifying the pattern a tad. Thanks!
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 10:26:44 AM
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Kay, what a beautiful bag! That is a good idea...and a pretty one. Is it cotton or part mesh? I have been in the mood to make some tote bags and purses that are washable. There's something special about handmade things being used, don't ya think?
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AuntJo
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Jo
Oklahoma
USA
117 Posts |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 11:09:16 AM
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Sarah
No expert here -but this is what I do to make mine reversible.
Just cut out the exact same pattern 2 times.
Sew right sides together leaving an opening for turning out.
Turn out- press and stitch opening closed by hand or machine. With ties and neck pieces you may have to attatch after basic apron is completed.
Hope that helps.
Blessings
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 11:29:14 AM
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Sarah, there are a couple of ways to do it. Cut 2 of the apron pieces, 2 of the individual yoke pieces, 4 pockets, and 4 of the apron ties.
Stitch two of the apron ties together with right sides together. Do this with the other two. Turn right side out (I like to top stitch ties), and baste to the apron about 1/2"-3/4" below top edge of apron sides. Attach the pockets to the front of each apron. Stitch hokes to the apron. Lay the apron ties flat on the apron so that they won't get caught in the stitching. I usually lay the apron piece with the ties down first, then pin the other apron piece to the piece with the ties. Stitch outside perimeter of the apron and turn right side out. Now, with the neckline, I place pins around the center about 1" from the raw edge, and then I turn under the neckline and stitch. I also top stitch around the edge of the apron. I hope that this makes sense.
I am sure that you will hear that it is a lot of work to turn under the neckline, but it really isn't.
I have a friend who does basically the same, but she stitches the right sides together without the yokes. Then, she stitches the yoke pieces (right sides together) and turns it right side out. She folds under the bottom edge, and places the folded edge over the top part of the apron (the part that normally is sewn to the yoke of the apron). This is what I don't like that she does. She doesn't sew the yoke to the apron. She does however top stitch around the outside of the apron.
I think that it is hard to explain in writing. The reason that I like the way that I do it, is that I can add seam binding over the seam where the yoke and the apron are stitched together before stitching both sides together. When I add the ruffle, I face the folded edge of the ruffle piece so that it faces the middle of the apron. The raw edge of the ruffle is stitched to the raw edge of the apron. I also have the each end of the ruffle match up with the top edge of the ties ( I don't know if this makes sense).
Sorry for the long post.
www.countrynmore.com
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 12:47:30 PM
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Kay~ what a pretty bag! Love roses.
Sharon,
thanks for the instructions on the reversibles. Very handy to have.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 2:20:31 PM
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Lovely laundry bag! I was thinking of making myself one, so now I am inspired to do it. When? Maybe this weekend or next week.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 2:28:20 PM
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 2:47:19 PM
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Very pretty!!
See an expert showed up-tks Sharon!
I keep forgetting all the names but wanted ALL of you to know how much I am enjoying your creations!
A very talented bunch!
Some of you girls must be stitching away- havent heard from you in a while. Hi to you too!
Show us what the faries are doing in your little corner!
Blessings
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 2:54:10 PM
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Autumn, thanks for the compliment. I am on a sewing break, but not of my own choosing. Mil arrives next Monday, and I have plenty to do before then. It never fails, I am on a roll, then we get a surprise visit from mil, and everything has to be put away. I used to have a sewing room, but I have to clear it out so that my son can have it. Sigh......
www.countrynmore.com
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 4:48:37 PM
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Thanks for the reversable instructions. i will give it a go.
I had to stop into JoAnn's quickly this afternoon to pick up some thread for my son's scout patches. And I asked the girl if the big sale was still on. She was kinda rude and said there is always a sale going on. lol I said well what is that flyer there...and that one over there... lol
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2007 : 5:26:35 PM
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Annika, That fabric is beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished product.
Cheryl
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
