The next Zakka project in the book is an apron. It's a cute little thing, but I've never seen the point of a tiddley little thing like that for cooking. Okay for gardening or crafting, but I never wear an apron for either of those. And if I'm cooking I'm going to splash the front of myself for sure. So I decided to make what I've always called a pinafore, rather than an apron.
I used three orphan blocks that were about the right size for the pockets, two reds and a green. The main fabric was a piece that I'd cut down from something else, linen I think. The binding was made up of three different scraps that just fitted perfectly. The only yardage I had to cut into was for the waist straps. It's now hanging in my kitchen and will be used a lot.
7 comments:
nice apron
Clever idea to use some orphan blocks!
What a cute apron! Well, it's an apron to me. To me a pinifore is a ruffley jumper and a jumper is not a sweater but a type of dress without sleeves that you wear a shirt underneath. So, if a jumper is a sweater across the pond, what's the dress without sleeves that needs a shirt underneath called?
Your apron is pretty and a great use of those orphan blocks. Good job!
Ooooo. Nice! That's something a messy cook like me should think about making. :-)
Oh very lovely, Amanda! I agree that I really need a lot more cover-up when I'm in the kitchen.
Wonderful use of some beautiful blocks - what a great way to give them a happy home!
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