The Aaron Apron

Hi! Hey, it’s been less than three weeks since my last post - don’t faint!! 😅

I recently tested another pattern for Linds Handmade Designs. It wasn’t a bag this time… it was an apron, the Aaron Apron. It’s a really nice utility apron, good for holding lots of project tools. It works really well made from heavier weight fabrics like canvas, waxed canvas, etc., yet is still easy to sew. There are two styles and two sizes (adult and child) included in the pattern. The style options include different pockets and straps. Here’s the pattern cover so you can see the variations.

I made mine out of one of Jess’s older canvas designs from several years ago. The apron was really easy to sew, and I didn’t even print out all the pattern pieces because Linds gives measurements to cut without, saving lots of paper.

I ended up not putting any straps on mine because I didn’t like the webbing I’d planned on using (too thick), plus at this point I don’t know of anyone needing an apron, so it’ll remain strapless unless I find someone to use it. I couldn’t really get a very good photo of it, but here’s one to just give you an idea.

After I was done with that, I suddenly got the idea to make a doll-sized one. I measured the doll and just kinda went with the approximate 30% size that it turned out to be. I did some scrap-busting using fabric that I’d gotten long ago from my mother-in-law (recognize it, Audrey???). The straps are elastic I’d bought for mask making in 2020. I love how it turned out!

I love making doll clothes. I made her entire outfit, including the “clogs”. So fun!

I mentioned in my last post that I was learning and trying something new. I’ve finished it, so if I don’t procrastinate too long, you’ll be seeing it soon (“soon” being relative, of course). I’m very pleased with how it turned out, and I’m sure I’ll be doing that type of project again someday!

Apron in action

Okay, my model had to get a little silliness out of the way first. ;)

Then we had to test out the apron. Pudding seemed a quick, easy choice for the trial run. Turn up your volume and enjoy.

Courtney had gotten in a hurry to tear open the package, so it didn't pour quite like she needed it to. I had to stop the camera and help out a bit.

She took off the apron while the pudding was cooking, and I guess we forgot to put it back on! :) Anyway, it worked well, and it even saved her from getting some of the pudding powder on her shirt when she was opening the package. Just what an apron is for!

After pouring the pudding into the bowls (done by Grandma)... well, you know what we do then!

We decided some chocolate chips would be a good addition to the pudding.

Voila!

Oops, not quite enough. Just a few more.....

Courtney enjoyed her pudding at snack time, and Grandpa and I ate ours for dessert for supper. Yum! And the apron tested out just fine! ;)

Little Things to Sew - Bias-trimmed Apron

Here's my next project for the Oliver + S Little Things to Sew sew-along. As my post title says, it's a bias-trimmed apron. It has lots of bias trim, something I haven't done much of before. It was pretty easy, though, and good practice. And kinda fun.

It has a pocket on each side:

(Yes, LiEr... I DID!)

(But not on the back.)

Here's my happy little model:

It was easy and fun to make, and I love how it turned out. The fabric is by... you guessed it... Jessica Jones! It's 'Tulip' from the Dawn colorway of her Outside Oslo collection.

Courtney gave the apron a little test-run today. We already have enough pics on this post, so come back tomorrow (hopefully) to see it in action!

Update: I've come across a blog that does a Sew & Tell every Friday. Click the link to add your own project or see other creative things people have made this past week!