I mentioned in my post, “Random Musings on Aprons,” that I was making myself a “frilly” apron. Well, true to my word, I did! One thing I learned – I do not enjoy sewing with stripes! 
But I am still happy with the way it turned out. And here are a couple of pictures:
If you like this apron, I made it with Butterick brand pattern #6816 (don’t laugh, it’s a Mrs. Santa pattern) out of calico fabric. If you would like to make it exactly as I did, I made my own ruffles instead of using eyelet trim as it calls for in the pattern (it includes a “guide for ruffle” for each of the different ruffles and I just used those as if they were regular pattern pieces, and then made very narrow hems along the bottoms). I also did two pockets instead of one, and did not put ruffles on the pockets, and I just cut my own instead of using the pattern piece provided (but you could use either).
I think the only thing I did differently as far as the actual sewing was that it said to leave one section open on the strap (by the ruffle) for turning it inside out but I didn’t and just sewed it and it worked fine (hope that made sense). By the way, for keeping the shoulder ruffles from getting caught in the stitching, it works well to sort of roll them away from where you will be sewing and pin them in place. I think that was all!
If you don’t know how or don’t want to sew one, there are some lovely feminine aprons here:www.AmeliasAprons.com and www.RosesAndTeacups.com
5 Responses to My Finished Apron
Miss Moriah
Replied on: December 11, 2007, 7:56 pm
Dear Kathryn~
Thank you for posting pictures of your apron. It looks lovely!
I had a question for you, were/how did you get such a beautiful back round for your blog? Is it an addition to blogger? I was just wondering.
Love~ Moriah
P.S.
I think your new web site is lovely.
Miss Kathryn
Replied on: December 13, 2007, 10:53 pm
Hi Moriah-
I switched my blog from Blogger to WordPress (WordPress is like Blogger) and this design is in WordPress.
Hope that helps!
R.J.M
Replied on: February 10, 2008, 8:27 pm
Congratulations! The apron is lovely!
If, we were not so busy I would make one!
His Handmaiden,
R.J.M.
Kim
Replied on: April 24, 2008, 10:22 pm
Dear Kathryn,
I love your apron, so feminine. I also like the more feminine style of apron not found “off the shelf” so to speak. The so called “unisex” aprons are a far cry from what a feminine ladies apron should look like. The only changes I would make to your pattern,is, I would have the skirt come further around covering more at the back (grubby little hands can sometimes pull backs of dresses) and have the shoulder straps cross over at the back. I have found that unless the straps have a connecting piece behind the neck they tend to fall of my shoulders if bending.
Two other styles of aprons I like to wear are the Edwardian apron, pattern from Sense an Senseabillity and full cover pinafore style aprons sometimes called a “Prairie Apron.
Bye for now,
Kim.
Miss Kathryn
Replied on: April 26, 2008, 7:25 pm
Kim-
After wearing my apron for some time, I completely agree with the changes you would make! If I were to make it again, I would definitely make the skirt wider. As for the straps, they drive me crazy because they are always falling off, so another time I would have them cross (I am in the process of adding an horizontal strap that will button my current straps together across the back to help).