For the last month I have been working on an apron pattern from this pattern which is a 1970’s version of a 1920’s style, no ties in the back. This pattern calls for buttons on the shoulder tabs, but I have been working on variations that will allow for some flexibility in fit and ease of getting in and out. I am on my 3rd version of it and the day that I finished it, I put it on to see how the fit was and I didn’t take it off until bed time … I absolutely love this apron for it’s comfort. One of the modifications that I made was to add pockets, I added 1 on each side, nice big roomy ones … this is my all time favorite for serious work.
I’ve completed the pattern for an apron that is very similar to this one … there are shoulder straps that go down to the waist band in the back. To make it adjustable to fit a wider range of women, I am adding D rings at the waist so that the straps will fit through them. Once you’ve adjusted it to fit you, it’s very easy on and off and so comfortable …
I am planning on making the pattern for the red and white check in this next picture …
I do have some really fun styles in the work for Valentines and some great fabrics already in stock that I’m anxious to get started on, look for them starting in January …
and I have some thoughts for garden aprons, nice sturdy and functional aprons that you can wear while working in your gardens...
Please feel free to leave a comment or suggestion about an apron style that you would like to see me make for us plus size ladies...
as I complete the samples of the new styles, I will be posting them here http://www.timelessaprons.com/p/spring-2011-fashion-preview.html
I recently purchased and received the brown wrap apron pictured in your Spring Preview and had to come say how much I love it!! GREAT coverage, very comfy, and the pockets are a nice size, too. And I like that it's flexible enough to wear during pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it made up in some spring-y pastels. ;)
Robin