Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Bias-Trimmed Aprons. (Finally)

Yeesh. What a weekend. I'll have to tell you more about it some other time. For now, we've got to see some adorable kiddie aprons!

So, you'll remember last week I was having trouble deciding which bias tape to use on my yellow stripes. The choice was between a tone-on-tone green print, and another yellow stripe with more colors mixed in. Stripey to the max, if you will. I think the votes in the comments here were pretty evenly mixed, as they were over on my Flickr. But then Liesl Gibson herself voted for the green! (you know her, just the author of our beloved book and the bestest kid's patterns ever.) Of course I thought that was a pretty good deciding vote. But then, I wavered again. You see, a certain sew-alonger is the mother of designer and blogger Jessica Jones of How About Orange. I'm pretty sure that was the very first crafty blog I ever followed, and she's basically awesome. Well, she voted for the stripes and I was torn.

In the end, I went with the green. True story, though pretty anti-climactic. I just thought it was funny how many designer-y opinions were getting involved.





 But you don't have to worry about the stripe trim, I'm in the process of putting it on this crazy Ikea print. I really love it on this one too.





Show off your aprons....you have a week if you are lagging... drawing for a prize from Mama Stellato patterns! .... Be nice to everyone else... you know the drill.


You guys! I'm so excited about the puppet theater this month! It's going to be our most fully customizable project yet, and I can't wait to see what you come up with. Join us if you are new!







12 comments:

  1. I like the green trim and how the stripes on the pocket go the opposite way.

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  2. LOL... Thanks for the mention, Jessica! What a dilemma you had. ;) Your apron looks great! And your "crazy Ikea print" is pretty cool... I hope we'll get to see that one when it's finished, too!

    I don't think I'll be making the puppet theater, but I might make something else from the book if I have time.

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  3. I do love the green trim on the yellow. :) And I'm happy that you quickly found a use for the fabulous yellow stripe! It brings a little sunshine to that cute print!

    I finally cut out my apron yesterday and whipped it together today! :)

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  4. I like how the green looks against the yellow stripes. But then again I'm partial to anything in Green Bay Packer colors!

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  5. The apron looks great. The green really makes it pop. Can't believe Leisl Gibbons weighed in on it. That must have been awesome!

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  6. Oh my gosh. That's perfect. I am in love with that Ikea print too! I cheaped out this month and made mittens & Loo lost one already... I'll post soon. Great work!

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  7. Didn't make the apron this month, but whipped up the tutu. I'll definitely have to get one in the works. My 2 year was given finger paints for her birthday!

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  8. eeek! how am i just coming across this sew along now?? Been dying to break out the apron pattern in that book... lovely photos from all! jealous!

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  9. I think you made the right choice with the yellow stripes and green bias tape.
    That Ikea print is so cute! Wish there was an Ikea near me....

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  10. I can't decide which one I like more!

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  11. Yay! They look great. I love the green trim, and I can't wait to see the finished Ikea print. I love the mountain climber. I just finished mine this afternoon!

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  12. I was secretly hoping you would choose the green for your yellow and white striped apron! I love it! And using the stripes on that crazy Ikea print was a great idea! :)

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