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Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs over at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make a Mrs. Claus apron. She uses the free Saily Away pattern from No Big Dill but shows how to adapt it… Read more ... 
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a half apron out of a man’s button-down shirt. The button placket and contrasting patch pockets are fun details. It’s a quick and easy project… Read more ... 
Lark Crafts shares a free tutorial for making the Gingerbread Men Embroidered Apron. This project is an excerpt from the eBook Pretty In Patchwork: Holidays. Get the tutorial.
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Sew4Home shows how to make a tiered ruffled hostess apron. They made theirs from vintage-y florals to give it a romantic cottage feel. It would also be fun out of brights for a sassier look. Get the tute.
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EllynAnne from Apron Memories brings us National Tie One On Day as a way to break out of the Thanksgiving stress and get back to a sense of connection with our neighors. National Tie One On Day takes place the… Read more ... 
Little Blue Mouse posts at Refashion Co-op with a cool idea for using a circular tablecloth. She cut a vintage tablecloth in half and made two apron. Easy peasy, and the vintage design makes such cute aprons! See more photos … Read more ... 
Many sewing machines come loaded with a variety of decorative stitches. But honestly, how many times have you actually used them? The folks at Sew4Home show how to use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron. Get … Read more ... 
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest celebrates the release of her new Apron Wrap Dress for little girls with a discount and a giveaway. Through October 21, 2011 you can get it for 30% off. (Coupon code: INTRO30). And if you visit… Read more ... 
Sew4Home continues their Hostess Apron Comback series with a tutorial showing how to make their Let’s Do Brunch hostess apron. The body of the apron is sheer, with a printed cotton hem and waistband. The two pockets have a triangular… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make their Cocktails at Eight hostess apron. The dressy half-apron is made from taffeta, with a sheer organza overlay dotted with tiny satin bows. Get the tutorial.
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Jamie from The Creative Imperative shows how to make a little girl’s apron that also serves as a crayon holder. The pockets stitched across the front of this girly ruffly apron are sized just right for crayons. It’s just the… Read more ... 
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane share a tutorial at Honest To Nod showing how to make a cute little girl’s sundress (or sleeveless tunic top) from an apron. Because most of the sewing is already done for you –… Read more ... 
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a travel case for your scissors. The roll-up case has pockets to hold all of your scissors. And when you get to where you’re going, it … Read more ... 
Jenny from A Bird in the Hand Art shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pillowcase into a vendor apron. The quick and easy apron takes just a few seams. Bright happy florals on a vintage… Read more ... 
The Purl Bee has a tutorial showing how to make a simple apron. It works equally well for men or women, and the casings at the sides make it adjustable. And did I tell you it was an easy project,… Read more ... 
