New Aprons!

I'm excited to show you a couple new aprons I've just finished! It's been a little while since I've posted, and last month I decided to shut down my local booth at Austin Gift Company because I just haven't been able to keep on top of stock lately. The good news is I hope to be shifting a bit more focus back on my Etsy shop! So I've been sprucing things up there, and have plans for more to come. I decided to give all my aprons names as an easier way to keep track of them, so they've all been Christened now. ;-)

First up is actually an apron from a pattern, B6304. This is the first time I've used a pattern for one of my aprons, but I saw this bodice/bib and really liked the way it fit around the bust so I wanted to try it out. I will probably adapt this a bit into my own pattern, but wanted to try it straight the first time! I named this one PENNY!

Next is an apron that is directly inspired by some vintage pattern art, #1 in red here.

I wanted to try this because I love the fact that it's apparently just a big giant square of fabric turned diagonally, trimmed with lace all the way around, and gathered a bit at the waist with ties added! I'm always enchanted by how simple flat shapes can become so interesting, how 2D becomes 3D. I named this one JUNE!

These are up in my shop now, I hope to have more available soon!

Veggie Apron

Today I finished up a fun little project commissioned by a client, I call it the Veggie Apron. :-) This was the fabric she chose! I thought the uneven red dots looked a lot like the strawberries.

I gave her a couple options for the fabric placement...

She chose to go with the red fabric add the waistband, and this was the result.

Ruffle Apron Fabrics

Ruffle apron to-be, love choosing fabrics for these! #mydailysew #ilovefabric

A photo posted by Stephanie Lochet (@slochet) on Apr 11, 2016 at 8:22pm PDT

Apron Pinspiration

I've been neglecting my booth at Austin Gift Company, and need to make some stock to take over soon! Specifically I need to make some aprons, so I'm trying to find some inspiration via Pinterest for a new-ish retro design. Here are some of my favorite finds so far!

Spring Apron

Little birdie apron ready for spring! #mydailysew

A photo posted by Stephanie Lochet (@slochet) on Mar 2, 2016 at 2:48pm PST

Instagram Friday

More ruffles, please! #christmas #apron #ruffles #sewing

A photo posted by Stephanie Lochet (@slochet) on Nov 22, 2015 at 7:44pm PST

Instagram Friday

Second housedress/wrap dress nearly done, I'll be listing it on #Etsy soon! #vintagesewing

A photo posted by Stephanie Lochet (@slochet) on Jun 3, 2015 at 7:14pm PDT

Instagram Friday

Latest design, based on some vintage pattern art for a housedress/wrap dress. It can be an apron, dress, beach cover-up, anything you want...excited to make more, I'll be listing some for sale in the shop soon!

A photo posted by Stephanie Lochet (@slochet) on May 22, 2015 at 8:34pm PDT

Pinspiration Monday

Just a short one today, saw this vintage pattern and thought it was so cool!

It's an apron, but it could just as easily be a dress. I love how the button tabs around the waist slip through the front to button. And it looks like the shoulders have buttons and loops to attach? And once again, there's a flat front on the gathered skirt. I'd love to recreate this!

Little Fashionista Costume Aprons

Remember the Old Hollywood Costume Aprons? Well apparently they were a hit at my client's theme party store! The only problem was, she had younger girls wanting a similar product, and these were meant for teen sizes. So she ordered 10 aprons for younger girls, and their party will be called Little Fashionistas! I just sent off the order yesterday, but was able to snap a few pics first. I was in a hurry to get them packed up so apologies for the sub-par quality.

These were super fun to dream up and make, I just love a fancy non-utilitarian apron purely for the fun of it! :-)

Instagram Friday

More play aprons in the making! This time for younger girls.

A photo posted by Stephanie Lochet (@slochet) on Feb 17, 2015 at 4:27pm PST

Old Hollywood Costume Aprons

I had an interesting request last month from someone who is opening up a theme party venue for kids and teens. One of the themes is Old Hollywood, and she asked if I could make 15 costume aprons for teens based on iconic dresses like Audrey Hepburn's little black Breakfast at Tiffany's dress, Marilyn Monroe's white dress, etc. It was a project right up my alley! I did several based on specific dresses, and then the rest were just retro inspired fancy dresses.

Here are the results, aprons on the left.



Audrey Hepburn - Breakfast at Tiffany's

Marilyn Monroe - Pink Dress while singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend"

Marilyn Monroe - Iconic White Dress

Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly - Rear Window

I Love Lucy Red Gingham Dress

 

I Love Lucy - Classic Polka Dot Dress