Thank you SewCalGal for including me in the "It's All About Kid's Blog Hop." This has been a lot of fun to hop around and read the wonderful posts. If you have not been out hopping, may I suggest you get your fingers clicking....there are lots of ideas and prizes too.
When I first became a Mom 15 years ago my favorite thing was showing my daughters how to make boxes using chipboard and art paper. Then we made beaded Christmas ornaments for gift giving and of course there was scrap booking and sewing back then too.
Fast forward a few years and we added two boys to the IHAN clan. Sewing these simple aprons helped keep food and art supplies off of the kids clothing.
After you have cut your fabric ,serge or zig zag the edges. If you prefer, you can cut your fabric 1/2 inch larger on all sides and fold over twice to give a finished edge instead of using a serger or using a zig zag stitch on the edge. Above you can see I have serged the edges of this very cute fabric.
Next I turn the bottom edge up 1/4 inch pressing as I go. Do the same for the sides and then fold down the top 1" and press.
Last is the angled arm/side and I turn that edge under 1 1/4" and press. This will create a casing that the cording will go through.
I begin by sewing along the bottom followed by the sides. Since I've turned the fabric under a 1/4" I just stitch along the edge using my 1/4" foot as shown above.
When I finish the sides and the neck, I take the cording and lay it under the fabric casing I have made.
This step keeps me from having to thread the cording through the casing when I'm finished. I tie a knot at the end of my cording because I use macrame cording and it will fray.
Since this is for a gift, I embroidered the child's name on the apron. You can use denim, duck cloth, or any other fabric of your choosing and embellish as desired. Pockets are fun for supplies and provide a great hiding place for sticky treasures.
Here are some other aprons I have cut out and have ready to go when I need a quick gift.
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When I first became a Mom 15 years ago my favorite thing was showing my daughters how to make boxes using chipboard and art paper. Then we made beaded Christmas ornaments for gift giving and of course there was scrap booking and sewing back then too.
Fast forward a few years and we added two boys to the IHAN clan. Sewing these simple aprons helped keep food and art supplies off of the kids clothing.
Aaron was 3 years old in this photo and he is wearing an apron I made by laminating cotton fabric. The iron on vinyl comes in a Glossy and Matte finish. The laminated aprons were perfect because I could just wipe them off. We used them as "big boy bibs" when the boys thought they were too big for regular bibs.
Zach at 18 months old standing on a chair in the kitchen helping Mommy make some cookies. Where does the time go?
These aprons were made for my "Gentleman Diners." The boys always got the sweetest comments when we went out for dinner and I would put on their "big boy bibs."
These simple little aprons are so easy to make, your kids can even make them for themselves and as gifts. The best part is they last for years because they are adjustable. My boys wore their aprons for art until they were in 2nd grade.
I've taken photos for a tutorial and Mr. McSteamy created a PDF illustrating the process. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to send me an e-mail at IHaveANotion@yahoo.com and I'd be happy to explain anything that is not clear for you.
Supplies list:
1/2 yard of fabric
27-30 inches of macrame cording (or a cording / rope of your choosing)
Start by cutting your fabric to the dimensions given in the PDF below. Feel free to change the measurements and get creative with embellishments, pockets and machine embroidery.
When I finish the sides and the neck, I take the cording and lay it under the fabric casing I have made.
Then I fold the fabric over the cording and stitch along the edge.
Here are some other aprons I have cut out and have ready to go when I need a quick gift.
Now for the giveaway!
One lucky person will win a pre-cut apron from the fabrics of their choice pictured above, cording and 2 yards of Iron on Vinyl in the Glossy finish.We appreciate your stopping by, please continue to visit those bloggers who are participating in the hop. The links to their posts are below.
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Smiles,
Kelly
