…or is it a dress apron? Hard to tell.
Here are the facts:
- I wanted to make a new apron.
- I had a few yards of a beautiful printed canvas from when I went shopping in Colorado with this girl.
- I didn't want the apron to have a waist tie in the back because the knot is uncomfortable when you sit in a chair.
- I needed the apron to be flattering. I know this is vain, but people often take photos of me while I'm teaching and I want to look "cute."
- I wanted the neck strap to be super comfy and not weigh me down.
I drew this sketch in my notebook:
Then I decided that I needed a little more coverage up top. Thus sketch number two:
But I couldn't figure out how to get the top to fit right. So I pulled out a tank top that I love and traced it. A little bit of remedial sewing and I managed to hem the top and get it all put together. (I did sew one of the armholes shut along the way.) Then I made a big tube, pleated it, and attached it to the top. With the addition of a big ol' pocket, my brand new apron was complete!
It looks like a dress doesn't it? So cute! I may have to try making an actual dress out of some cotton fabric. Though, I'm not sure that my sewing skills are really up to it. But in the meantime I'm loving my super cool apron dress. Full coverage, so comfy, and oh so very cute!!
Thanks for stopping by!
P.S. I just want to say THANK YOU so much for all your nice comments on my exciting news from yesterday! It is much appreciated!!!
Very cute! You should definitely make a dress!
Very cute! You should definitely make a dress!
Very cute! You should definitely make a dress!
Very cute! You should definitely make a dress!
Before reading everything I thought “So clever, an apron that looks like a dress”… It’s really cute, and I’d love to have a class with you wearing it!
And thank you so much for your lovely comment yesterday,made my day and gave me confidence!!
Before reading everything I thought “So clever, an apron that looks like a dress”… It’s really cute, and I’d love to have a class with you wearing it!
And thank you so much for your lovely comment yesterday,made my day and gave me confidence!!
Before reading everything I thought “So clever, an apron that looks like a dress”… It’s really cute, and I’d love to have a class with you wearing it!
And thank you so much for your lovely comment yesterday,made my day and gave me confidence!!
Before reading everything I thought “So clever, an apron that looks like a dress”… It’s really cute, and I’d love to have a class with you wearing it!
And thank you so much for your lovely comment yesterday,made my day and gave me confidence!!
It is great! I looooove black and white fabrics!
It is great! I looooove black and white fabrics!
It is great! I looooove black and white fabrics!
It is great! I looooove black and white fabrics!
Adorable!!!! Love that fabric!!! And congrats on becoming a finalist in the stitch category! Woo hoo for you!
Adorable!!!! Love that fabric!!! And congrats on becoming a finalist in the stitch category! Woo hoo for you!
Adorable!!!! Love that fabric!!! And congrats on becoming a finalist in the stitch category! Woo hoo for you!
Adorable!!!! Love that fabric!!! And congrats on becoming a finalist in the stitch category! Woo hoo for you!
I LOVE your apron! When you get tired of it you can sell it to me!!!!! 🙂
I LOVE your apron! When you get tired of it you can sell it to me!!!!! 🙂
I LOVE your apron! When you get tired of it you can sell it to me!!!!! 🙂
I LOVE your apron! When you get tired of it you can sell it to me!!!!! 🙂
It fits the bill for sure: cute, comfy and it will become colorful once you start wearing it while crafting!
It fits the bill for sure: cute, comfy and it will become colorful once you start wearing it while crafting!
It fits the bill for sure: cute, comfy and it will become colorful once you start wearing it while crafting!
It fits the bill for sure: cute, comfy and it will become colorful once you start wearing it while crafting!
I love the idea of eliminating the knot in the back – genius! And it is super cute too!
I love the idea of eliminating the knot in the back – genius! And it is super cute too!
I love the idea of eliminating the knot in the back – genius! And it is super cute too!
I love the idea of eliminating the knot in the back – genius! And it is super cute too!
Looks cute & comfy 🙂
You rock !!!
Looks cute & comfy 🙂
You rock !!!
Looks cute & comfy 🙂
You rock !!!
Looks cute & comfy 🙂
You rock !!!
I just made two similar tops as i am having hip surgery in October and need something to throw on without bending. I adapted mine from a child’s pillowslip case dress. It was supposed to be a 4 hours project and ended up taking 4 days. They will make great covers later to protect my clothes since getting carried away when sloshing around in my studio has resulted in a wardrobe of “Oh S***t” clothes.
I just made two similar tops as i am having hip surgery in October and need something to throw on without bending. I adapted mine from a child’s pillowslip case dress. It was supposed to be a 4 hours project and ended up taking 4 days. They will make great covers later to protect my clothes since getting carried away when sloshing around in my studio has resulted in a wardrobe of “Oh S***t” clothes.
I just made two similar tops as i am having hip surgery in October and need something to throw on without bending. I adapted mine from a child’s pillowslip case dress. It was supposed to be a 4 hours project and ended up taking 4 days. They will make great covers later to protect my clothes since getting carried away when sloshing around in my studio has resulted in a wardrobe of “Oh S***t” clothes.
I just made two similar tops as i am having hip surgery in October and need something to throw on without bending. I adapted mine from a child’s pillowslip case dress. It was supposed to be a 4 hours project and ended up taking 4 days. They will make great covers later to protect my clothes since getting carried away when sloshing around in my studio has resulted in a wardrobe of “Oh S***t” clothes.
Absolutely adore your apron!! And, congrats on yesterdays news!! But… I have to ask, are you really that shocked? You’re freakin’ amazing!!
Absolutely adore your apron!! And, congrats on yesterdays news!! But… I have to ask, are you really that shocked? You’re freakin’ amazing!!
Absolutely adore your apron!! And, congrats on yesterdays news!! But… I have to ask, are you really that shocked? You’re freakin’ amazing!!
Absolutely adore your apron!! And, congrats on yesterdays news!! But… I have to ask, are you really that shocked? You’re freakin’ amazing!!
This is adorable! I would totally wear that out!
This is adorable! I would totally wear that out!
This is adorable! I would totally wear that out!
This is adorable! I would totally wear that out!
I love that your ideas come together so successfully! And you deserved the honor from yesterday!
I love that your ideas come together so successfully! And you deserved the honor from yesterday!
I love that your ideas come together so successfully! And you deserved the honor from yesterday!
I love that your ideas come together so successfully! And you deserved the honor from yesterday!
Love it! I need one! My aprons rub the back of my neck and I hate it. Congrats on your exciting news from yesterday!! You totally deserve it.
Love it! I need one! My aprons rub the back of my neck and I hate it. Congrats on your exciting news from yesterday!! You totally deserve it.
Love it! I need one! My aprons rub the back of my neck and I hate it. Congrats on your exciting news from yesterday!! You totally deserve it.
Love it! I need one! My aprons rub the back of my neck and I hate it. Congrats on your exciting news from yesterday!! You totally deserve it.
Ohhhh- I LOVE it!!
Ohhhh- I LOVE it!!
Ohhhh- I LOVE it!!
Ohhhh- I LOVE it!!
Love the apron and the fabric and very happy for you … love you and your blog ….I visit you everyday !!!!! Please call Right At Home and have Lisa have you come for a class or two …. Annie Lou
Love the apron and the fabric and very happy for you … love you and your blog ….I visit you everyday !!!!! Please call Right At Home and have Lisa have you come for a class or two …. Annie Lou
Love the apron and the fabric and very happy for you … love you and your blog ….I visit you everyday !!!!! Please call Right At Home and have Lisa have you come for a class or two …. Annie Lou
Love the apron and the fabric and very happy for you … love you and your blog ….I visit you everyday !!!!! Please call Right At Home and have Lisa have you come for a class or two …. Annie Lou
congrats on your wonderful news! great apron…i totally admire people who can conceptualize AND create. awesome stuff!
congrats on your wonderful news! great apron…i totally admire people who can conceptualize AND create. awesome stuff!
congrats on your wonderful news! great apron…i totally admire people who can conceptualize AND create. awesome stuff!
congrats on your wonderful news! great apron…i totally admire people who can conceptualize AND create. awesome stuff!
The apron dress is adorable, Julie!
The apron dress is adorable, Julie!
The apron dress is adorable, Julie!
The apron dress is adorable, Julie!
Your apron dress is simply too cute!!! I just read yesterday’s post, and I am not at all surprised because you are one awesome artist. Congratulations and best luck to you. I feel like I know you so I am truly having this moment of “OMG I am so excited!”.
Your apron dress is simply too cute!!! I just read yesterday’s post, and I am not at all surprised because you are one awesome artist. Congratulations and best luck to you. I feel like I know you so I am truly having this moment of “OMG I am so excited!”.
Your apron dress is simply too cute!!! I just read yesterday’s post, and I am not at all surprised because you are one awesome artist. Congratulations and best luck to you. I feel like I know you so I am truly having this moment of “OMG I am so excited!”.
Your apron dress is simply too cute!!! I just read yesterday’s post, and I am not at all surprised because you are one awesome artist. Congratulations and best luck to you. I feel like I know you so I am truly having this moment of “OMG I am so excited!”.
awesome!!!!!!
awesome!!!!!!
awesome!!!!!!
awesome!!!!!!
You are crazy talented!! I love how the apron turned out! Just beautiful!
You are crazy talented!! I love how the apron turned out! Just beautiful!
You are crazy talented!! I love how the apron turned out! Just beautiful!
You are crazy talented!! I love how the apron turned out! Just beautiful!
SUPER CUTE – and if you can sew this, you can DEFINITELY sew a dress!
SUPER CUTE – and if you can sew this, you can DEFINITELY sew a dress!
SUPER CUTE – and if you can sew this, you can DEFINITELY sew a dress!
SUPER CUTE – and if you can sew this, you can DEFINITELY sew a dress!
It is wicked cute and it surprises me. Not a drop of color! It’s just not like you :o) I was expecting a longer post with before and after photos :o)
It is wicked cute and it surprises me. Not a drop of color! It’s just not like you :o) I was expecting a longer post with before and after photos :o)
It is wicked cute and it surprises me. Not a drop of color! It’s just not like you :o) I was expecting a longer post with before and after photos :o)
It is wicked cute and it surprises me. Not a drop of color! It’s just not like you :o) I was expecting a longer post with before and after photos :o)
This is adorable! You have the best ideas.
This is adorable! You have the best ideas.
This is adorable! You have the best ideas.
This is adorable! You have the best ideas.
Adorable apron and Yes, you look oh so cute in it!
Adorable apron and Yes, you look oh so cute in it!
Adorable apron and Yes, you look oh so cute in it!
Adorable apron and Yes, you look oh so cute in it!
Not just cute, but SUPER cute! I’m off to find some fabric!
Not just cute, but SUPER cute! I’m off to find some fabric!
Not just cute, but SUPER cute! I’m off to find some fabric!
Not just cute, but SUPER cute! I’m off to find some fabric!
It’s a perfectly fabulous apron. I love how customized it is and it’s adorable on you, too. Beautiful job!
It’s a perfectly fabulous apron. I love how customized it is and it’s adorable on you, too. Beautiful job!
It’s a perfectly fabulous apron. I love how customized it is and it’s adorable on you, too. Beautiful job!
It’s a perfectly fabulous apron. I love how customized it is and it’s adorable on you, too. Beautiful job!