Comments on: Armed and Aproned

By: Lydia

Lydia — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:49 +0000

It would be fun to gift aprons to family and friends for the holidays! In order to feel comfortable gifting them, though, I’d like the stitching to look presentable. I have trouble keeping a steady hand and getting the rhythm of the machine to work in my favor.

I looked up the trims that Beki mentioned, which may help your apron making:

ric rac-a narrow, zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trimming on clothing, linens, etc.

bias binding- a long narrow strip of material cut on the bias and used to form the edge of a hem or to bind the edges of a garment

Off to watch the season finale of Mad Men. Should be good! Wonder if Betty will be wearing an apron?

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:56:46 +0000

I am soooo jealous you go to Etsy Labs! Its another great reason to live near the NYC (or at least visit)! One day I will have to venture up to Brooklyn for the experience myself.

I love this apron, so cute! It has a vintage quality to it. I have a few aprons that I wear all the time. I am thinking Christmas presents.

Definitely share the links with me about your wedding (ugh, I love weddings). I did a slew of wedding posts around our anniversary (which was Sept 20). The wedding posts were semi slack since I was traveling at the time, plus I still get stressed just thinking about it.

By: jacqueline

jacqueline — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:25:59 +0000

That apron looks really good and cute! I’ve been meaning to make an apron but have yet to start working on it although ive got my pattern and fabric. Have a lovely weekend!

By: beki

beki — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:39:48 +0000

I’d call any sort of trim, decorative or functionsl, simply “trim”. You could get specific if you’d like and call it what it is – ric-rack, bias binding, lace, piping, etc.

By: lkutko

lkutko — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:55:25 +0000

I’m glad I got you thinking! You have the knack for sewing as your blog attests.

I too notice that the bodice is bulky. Actually, it hangs funny, which I think can be attributed to my chest size as well;-) Mine could certainly go for some decorative lace along the edges. What’s the sewing term for something that edges for decorative, not functional purposes? I need the words if I’m going to talk about this!

I hope you do use your old t-shirts and would dig seeing a pic of the results. Have you heard of Megan Nicolay and her book “Generation-T”?

By: Stefan

Stefan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:55:13 +0000

I still can’t believe you threw this together in 1 night at Etsy labs.. very nice!

By: beki

beki — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:12:53 +0000

Looks good and *sounds* good to me :-) I have a couple of aprons, but rarely remember to wear them, which is a shame because I’ve ruined many tops from splattering sauces. They really are a necessity.
You’ve got me thinking…I wonder if I can do some sort of apron from old t-shirts? Now that I’m smitten by alabama stitch and am in love with knits I think this could be a good thing. Part of the reason I don’t wear aprons is because I don’t fing them comfortable and they’re usuall ill fitting around my boobs. A couple of layers of knit could be the key!!