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Retro Apron Project

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I adore cooking and anything vintage. I also love to throw parties. I wanted a cute little apron to wear when I play hostess so I designed this Vintage Style Apron. It is so easy and fun to create and would make a great house warming gift or would be perfect to wear over your outfit for a Spring time soirée.

Retro Apron

Materials:

Wrapping paper or brown paper
chalk pencil
thin cotton fabric (I used muslin)
2 yd. wide ribbon plus Rick rack or ½” wide ribbon
interfacing
fabric paint or acrylic paint
flower stencil

1. Make a pattern for the apron by drawing a rectangle about 18″ wide and 10″ long and rounding off one end of the rectangle for the bottom of the apron. Cut out the pattern. Also cut out a piece, about 4″x5″, for the pockets.
2. Pin the pattern to the fabric and cut out the pieces. Make sure to cut 2 pocket pieces.
3. Fold over the edges of all pieces to create a clean hem; stitch.

4. Attach the pockets where desired and top stitch them to the apron.

5. Hand-paint a flower or vine motif (you can use a stencil or freehand the design).

6. Pin the ribbon to the top of the apron and stitch.

This project was originally featured on DIY’s “Uncommon Threads” .

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The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.