Our dear friends Candace and Eddie are getting married next weekend! I am very excited for the event. For Candi's bridal shower gift I wanted to get her something fun that really reflected her personality. I couldn't find just the right thing.
Way back when Candace had asked me to teach her how to sew. So I bought an apron pattern for a starter project (because I have a ridiculous obsession with cute aprons). The wedding buzz began and the weeks passed, and no apron was ever assembled. So I decided to do it for her as a gift! I had so much fun making it and adding all the spunky details until they matched Candi exactly. It thought one of you might like to try it!
Way back when Candace had asked me to teach her how to sew. So I bought an apron pattern for a starter project (because I have a ridiculous obsession with cute aprons). The wedding buzz began and the weeks passed, and no apron was ever assembled. So I decided to do it for her as a gift! I had so much fun making it and adding all the spunky details until they matched Candi exactly. It thought one of you might like to try it!
I started with a trip to the fabric store with Grandma. I felt like I was getting a peak into like in 50 years! We found a fun fabric and even louder edging to match. I picked a subdued tan for the belt and pocket so it wasn't too crazy.
First off I cut the basic cut of the pattern. I feel like you could almost do this without a pattern. I really only used the main body piece and the straps piece of the pattern. All the rest I just created. The patterns are only about $3.
First off I cut the basic cut of the pattern. I feel like you could almost do this without a pattern. I really only used the main body piece and the straps piece of the pattern. All the rest I just created. The patterns are only about $3.
On the whole project I tried to avoid having any rough edges. Since this is only one layer of fabric thick I really had to depend on the edging. For the straps and the belt I cut a long strip, sewed it together, turned it inside-out like a tube and ironed it flat. This made everything tidy and clean.
After some conferring with Grandma, I used the same procedure for the ruffles.
After some conferring with Grandma, I used the same procedure for the ruffles.
I made the "tubes" of ruffles and layered two of them together. I pinned them on and held it up in the mirror about 30 times to make sure they wrapped around just right. The turquoise edging was again a life saver. I folded it over the ruffles and sewed it all on together with matching thread.
After everything is on, sew edging around everything to tuck in the ruffle edges.
After everything is on, sew edging around everything to tuck in the ruffle edges.
I used much of the same procedure for the pocket, except of course you don't sew the top shut. Instead of just straps to hold on the bodies I extended into one long piece so it made more of a belt.
Lastly came the detail work, a little bow here, a few buttons there, and all the sudden it is adorable!
I coupled the apron with some measuring cups, spoons, kitchen timer, and a whisk. So now Candace is all set to be the hot wife in the kitchen! I would recommend this when you are feeling crafty and looking for a gift for the girl who has everything!
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