Although I've been yearning to knit, there are a few sewing projects that I've promised myself I'd take care of before it's, you know, too late. I've wanted to make Ruby her own apron for a while now and ages ago, I bought the Simplicity 4286 pattern with the notion of making the smock style. So, I did it. Here it is. Upon inspection, there are a few little details that need finishing, but this is pretty much it.
I can't quite remember where the fabric came from, but I'm pretty sure it's Reprodepot. In retrospect, I think it would have been easier to have just used the Swing Smock pattern from Bend-The-Rules Sewing, but the end result is pretty close to being the same. This one was super easy, but I did find the amount of bias tape really annoying. Still, it's super cute, so totally worth it.
With all that said, after prodding Ruby a bit, it's clear that she wants an apron more like Mommy's, so I'm going to whip her up a wee skirt apron. I still have another couple weeks until her birthday, so as long as I don't go too heavy on the bias tape, I should be fine.
4 comments:
So cute! Does it criss cross in the back? I remember wearing those in school when we were doing messy activities, like painting. And now I wear a lab coat all day long, which is eerily similar, hmmmm....
At any rate, I loved wearing my smock, it felt like a uniform!
so sweet! i love the look the bias tape gives...
thanks so much for your kind comments regarding my grammy. much appreciated. and your kfc memory - made me smile! thanks xo tracy
Nope, no criss-cross at the back, but I've seen some cute patterns that do do that. This one just ties with bias tape. I have a feeling it will be a painting smock (though she's obsessed with wearing old button-up shirts backwards while painting) and the other will be the cooking apron.
It's adorable! Even if you make her another I bet both will get lots of wear...and maybe you need to make one for yourself in this style too!
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