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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Pillowcase Apron...  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 10:29:58 AM
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I was trolling around on pinterest when I stumbled across this cute re-purposing idea...
an apron made from a pillowcase...
looks pretty simple,,,
cut open (down the stitched side)the pillowcase..
cut a wider pc for the waistband,
cut 2 pc for the ties and the remaining pc is the apron skirt.
then just stitch up like a regular apron...
I think the name of the blogger is the 'humblethimble.blogspot'... I The blog didn't give measurements just these images... but should be fairly easy to make...
'Sew now I am off to see if I have a spare pillowcase... if not,,, off to the Thrift I go....weather permitting! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 10:35:18 AM
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my thoughts are... if you measure from the hem up and cut at 18".(skirt).. then cut 2 more pc at 4" wide ea and use the remaining pc for the waist band you should be good..
I would also suggest using a queen or king pillowcase.... a reg size pillowcase would be great for a child or a ladies size small ...
just adjust the main pc (skirt) so that you have enough width for the ties and waist.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 10:37:42 AM
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oh and if you want Pockets,, just use a coordinate color fabric...
as for making it cutsie,,, use bits-o-scrap lace, doillies, yoyos, buttons etc...
Oh I am 'itchin' to get stichin'... lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 10:40:51 AM
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ok,,, one more thought,,, you could also,,, for fun,,, use a coordinate color fabric for the waist and ties which would probably work out well if you are using a standard size pillow...
I like wider and longer ties so using another fabric would be great... but then again the whole idea is to use/repurpose what you have...
Oh how my brain toys with me! snork, giggles!!!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 10:46:18 AM
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Very cute and easy, thanks for sharing Grace!
Jana
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 11:06:40 AM
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Love this idea! (Although I've yet to see an apron I didn't love LOL!!) I think I'll have to be searching for some pillow cases soon.
~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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 11:50:00 AM
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Love this idea. Maybe something easy for my first apron. Thanks for sharing Grace.
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 3:28:47 PM
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I agree with Krista. Looks pretty easy for a first timer.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 6:45:39 PM
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Thanks Grace. Looks like next Christmas everyone will get an apron. LOL. We have a store that often sells a pair for $2.99. Good idea for a craft fair! Oh no another thing to get addicted to. No wonder I never sleep.Yikes!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 7:29:16 PM
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Neat idea, Grace. If you leave the top of the pillowcase sewn together, and press under the cut edges 1/2" or so, you can then gather the skirt piece and insert it INTO the top section. Then you can add the ties and Viola! an apron. LOL! I wasn't sure if she did it that way or opened up the top section, too.
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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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 9:38:27 PM
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Linda,,, for sure a good idea.. creating a "caseing" at the top of the skirt/apron... stitch the 2 ties, end to end (making 1 very long tie) and then run them through the casing and then you could tack down (and embellish w/a button or yoyo at each end opening) to keep the waist in place.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 : 9:39:39 PM
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I need to go to the Thrift,,, I could not find a single pillow case in my sheeting stash that I use for rag rugs,,, scheeze!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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LilDebbie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie
Days Creek
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 05 2017 : 8:14:10 PM
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Very cute..Seems I need to go thrifting..Which is my downfall..
There are always flowers for those who want to see them..Henri Matisse
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2017 : 5:33:14 PM
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Great idea! I have some miss matched pillow cases. Think I will make one or more of these. Thanks for sharing.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2017 : 5:49:48 PM
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I found one at the Thrift with sweet tiny lil pink, yellow and blue flowers,,, and I found a sweet hanky w/ (almost) matching embroidered flowers on it... sew,,,, hopefully tomorrow I will have a sewing day and make an apron from the pillow case and use the hankie as a decorative pocket....
Wish me luck!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 04:47:29 AM
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Pictures please Grace! I'd love to see you new apron. Great idea, thanks for sharing.
Dawn in IL
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 7:49:01 PM
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oops! forgot to post the rest of the pics...
I added the button on the yoyo as an after thought....
I used a hankie for the pocket,,, did a little creative folding and stitching to keep the integrity of the hankie...
I decided to use contrasting fabric for the waistband.....
What an easy peasy apron project.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 7:53:59 PM
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Grace a very pretty apron. Love the pocket.
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 5:32:20 PM
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What a cute and clever idea! Your apron turned out so pretty too!! This would make an awesome gift if you wanted to use it for the Jubilee weekend and wrap it around some sort of baked bread or cookies. I bet there are a gazillion decent pillowcases at thrift stores what would create darling new aprons. Thanks for sharing!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2017 : 09:16:44 AM
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Winnie... for sure...so many homeless pillowcases laying saddly arou d in Thrifts...
In fact, I am heading out for coffee with some gal-pals in a wee bit... and out little Thrift shop is near the coffee shop, guess where I am headed after coffee! Lol!
Oh and fyi.... I used a queen size pillow case for my apron but a standard would would work as well... (had fabric left over...to make more yoyos with)...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2017 : 09:36:29 AM
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Very cute Grace. Now I need to look for pillow cases. Sometimes my list gets long on good ideas. In fact I bet I have some pillow cases upstairs. Now if I can just figure out how to turn them into aprons.
Nancy Jo
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