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Jennifer from Tenth Muse Studios designed this halter style sexy halter-style apron. She says that she’ll share the pattern with you if you email her. Read more about it at Tenth Muse Studios blog.
[via Craft Gossip Flickr Pool]
[tags]sewing, apron, halter, sexy[/tags]
I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.
Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.
Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.
Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.
And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.
[photo credit: Melly Sews]
I am looking for a apron pattern for the heavenly hostess apron. Please help
Well, I have to say . . . sasseey! Very sassy. I am the mother and Auntie of 4 young college students who love to bake in their spare time. It is nice to see a cute apron that they would enjoy wearing. I especially like the band below the halter, this gives the apron a very retro look.
Would you please email me this pattern? I think it’s adorable! Thank you
I am interested in getting the pattern for this apron. Too cute. Thanks!
Love this apron. Looking to make a gift for a friend. Would love to have the pattern. Thanks!
It is indeed a lovely apron. I don’t have the pattern, though; if you want it, you’ll need to contact the designer. –Anne
I would love to have this pattern! I love this apron, been looking for one to make for my daughter-in-law for her first Thanksgiving dinner (as a cook!) and this is perfect!!!
I love this apron! I have been looking for something like this for ages, so please send me the pattern. I want make it for my future sister in law and give it to at her kitchen tea!!!!
I would love to have this pattern emailed to me! I think this is a very cute idea! Thank you!!!
I would LOVE a copy of the pattern…..that is THE cutest apron I have ever seen!! Please share….thx!
I would love to make this apron for my young adult daughter. I think she would love it.
Such a cute apron, love it! Please email me the pattern, I’ve got four sisters and three sister in-laws that I would love to make these for. Maybe I could even make them for my mom and mom in-law later… Thanks and again, Love the apron!
I don’t have the pattern to send. You’ll need to contact the designer. You can find her email in the article linked from Craft Gossip.
Love the apron…how can I get a free pattern?
You should be able to get a pattern if you contact the designer through email.
Sorry I thought the pattern was yours. I’m new to blogging and hope I am doing it right. Do you happen to know her email address so I can ask her for the free pattern? I tried going to the website but I’m not sure where to look or what I am looking for – for that matter. Thank you for your assistance.
Love this!! And would love it ifi could get a copy of the pattern! Thanks and props on an awesome design!
I love the apron and would love the pattern! Thanks!
I love this! Could I please get the pattern? I want to make one in pink and zebra print fabric for a friend’s birthday!
This is a very cool idea, and I’d love to get the pattern. Could you send it to me? Thank you —– Betty
Becky, You’ll need to email the designer for the pattern. You can find her email if you follow the link to her website. –Anne
I love your halter apron! Looks great.
I am a widow (size 16) and I would love to
have your pattern.
There are some real great ones out there but
not for $12.00 up.
Thank you for offering a free pattern!!
Blessings,
Lynda
I am looking for a pattern closest to the the Heavenly Hostess design–can you send yours?
That is a very cute apron! could I have the pattern?
cute pattern I would like it could you pass this on
I love Aprons and this one is so me! Please share. Thanks!
This is so cute. Would love to make some for christmas gifts. Pattern would be lovely, thanks for sharing 🙂
I’d love to know how I could get this pattern! Very adorable!
Just what I have been looking for, 3 pages sent me here for free pattern for the apron. Such a awsome item I want to make some. Can you let me know where to get the patter.
Thanks … 🙂
Cute apron! Would love a the pattern if you’re still sharing. Thanks!
Love this apron! Would love to have the pattern if you’re still offering! Thank you!
I just read the article about Cynthia Wadell in the Guideposts magazine from July 2009. I was given the books by my niece two years ago and I’m just getting around to reading them! I’m 81 yrs old and do a lot of sewing for the homeless vets..ditty bags, lap quilts for their wheelchairs etc. I have been buying used aprons and using them for patterns, I have 7 children, 14 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren and they all have quilts made by me. My adopted daughter Esther Last has. Most have been just opened up a diner in Saquache Co. called the 4th St. Diner and I have been making aprons for her and her waitresses. Most are the old fashioed Granny Aprons. I would appreciated your free pattern”Gloria” or any one that you could spare. Thank You so much. Girlie…Feb.14,2012 Caledonia, Mi.
I have 2 daughters that have just brought their own homes, both of them love to spend time in the kitchen baking and cooking. Would love to make them this gorgeous apron – please help me with the pattern 🙂
hello i love this dress please send me instrustions on how to make this