Chocolate and Aqua...Yum!!

My next hand towel apron, which is reversible!

Some Reversible Skirts

Took me long enough to get to these! They're finally done, a matching set for Mom and daughter.











The mini version is also reversible, I just didn't take any pics of it reversed.

Citrus Apron

Here's the latest commission, a full reversible apron in citrus colors.

These are the fabrics I used:













A closeup of the pleats:



Soon to come is a matching mini version for a lovely little girl!

New Reversible Skirt

I made this one yesterday just in time to wear to out last night!

Basic black skirt...



turns into, SURPRISE! A giant polka dot skirt!!! :-D

Latest Aprons

Here are a couple aprons I was commissioned for. They both use this fabric:



The first is a reversible half apron in a French country theme (love those roosters!!)







The next is a full apron with a daisy on the pocket.

First Full Apron!

I'm done with the reversible full apron I was commissioned for...I'm pleased with how it turned out!

Wrap Skirt

For the longest time I've been wanting to try this (reversible!)wrap skirt, also from Sew, Mama, Sew. I ordered the necessary fabric several months ago (of which you need quite a bit, but I found some great clearance deals!) but never got around to actually doing it. Since I was on such a sewing kick I decided to take a stab at it. The construction was really SO simple (being a wrap skirt) but I am seriously in love with the result (and surprisingly with the olive fabric which I basically only bought because it was on clearance!)

FRONT:




REVERSED:


BACK:


I've agreed to make a few of these for some online friends. I'll see how they go, and I might make this a potential custom item. The price will depend greatly on the fabric used, as it takes a whole 7 yards (3 1/2 for each side). So, keep an eye out for more on these in the future.

Aprons Galore

The next thing that encouraged me to think about selling some of the things I've made is I was asked if I could make an apron by an online friend. I'd made a couple aprons before, so I said sure. This was the result (recognize that fabric?):





Then I was asked to make another apron from some fabric I had posted a pic of, and thus the second apron was created:





In the meantime, I found out there was going to be an extra aunt I hadn't planned for at Christmas...and so I decided to whip up this handy reversible apron!







For Christmas, I got some wonderful sewing tools!! From my sis I received a very nice pear of cutting shears and an adorable wrist pin cushion, and from my mom I received something I didn't even know existed...a sewing chatelaine! It's basically an open ended long beaded necklace type thing, that has various hooks and clasps to which you can attach sewing scissors, a seam ripper, a needle holder...VERY handy! I've already put it to good use, I think it was probably my favorite gift. Thanks Mom!!

After all the Christmas family fun was over, I realized a friend's wedding was coming up. She's a bit goth/punk, and an absolute riot! She inspired this little number:







I really hope she likes it!

I have many ideas (and fabrics) for aprons swirling around in my head. I plan on making some in the near future to have available as stock, probably for around $20. I'm also willing, though, to recreate any of the above in various fabrics for custom orders. The price should be around the same, but some may be more depending on the fabric used.

I do have to explain that I don't tend to use patterns, I pretty much make these up as I go, so I can't promise a perfectly exact replica of any apron, but I can get close. And, so far I've only made half aprons...mostly because I prefer them myself to wear around the house, I feel like I'm wearing a pretty skirt even if I have jeans on, and full aprons tend to make me feel a bit restricted, although I do use them in the kitchen. But, I think I'll probably try to make some eventually, just to see if I can. As always, email me if interested!

Oh, and I'd be remiss in my first blog post about aprons if I didn't mention the wonderfully inspirational blog for all things aprony, Amy Karol's Tie One On. Check it out!