Addicted to aprons
I have to admit, ever since my mom made me a super cute apron for Christmas (seen here), I’ve been rather obsessed with the idea of making my own. I forewarned you a few weeks ago that I was taking on an apron sewing project, but who knew this simple and easy project would start an addiction?
Taking the easy way out, I opted for making a half apron. I followed Amy Butler’s Domestic Goddess apron pattern and made this one…
That came together so easily and I had leftover fabric so I made another, and then this one, too.
Then I decided I wanted to try to make my own, slightly-altered style. I’m less of a ruffle/pleat kind of girl, so I removed the pleats around the waist. I also simplified the process by making the pockets triangles instead of curvy half-moons (the more straight lines on my sewing machine, the better!). I kept the towel hook, but used the larger print instead of coordinating it with the pockets. I made the ties a bit shorter and made them arrow-shaped. Finally, I shortened up the pattern and cut a few inches off the width, as well.
Now I have my own new pattern to follow! I like the sleeker look of my pattern a bit better, but the colors from the first two pull at my heart strings.
Oh, and now my version of the apron is available for sale!
What do you think? Do you have a favorite? Am I crazy for making so many aprons?
Linked this week to:
Reluctant Entertainer: Apron Party!
Cottage Instincts Make it for Monday
The Persimmon Perch: Made it Monday
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
Tatertots and Jello: Weekend Wrap Up Party
What fun aprons! You did a lovely job.
Have a beautiful Monday!
: )
Julie M.
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Oh I love those. I’ve been wanting to make a half apron for some time. I like them better as they don’t bunch up around my chest. Gorgeous fabric too!
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How CUTE…I luv all three, but my fav is #1! Hope you have a FUN week:)
Blessings,
Linda
Come by and check out my GIVEAWAY!
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Adorable! I am also an apron addict! In fact, I have to avoid certain websites and stores, or else I’ll spend all our savings on aprons that I don’t actually need
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Erin Reply:
April 12th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Thanks, everyone! Your support of my apron addition is so kind!
xo,
- e
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I like the first one – it SCREAMS “Happy!” Stopping by from BNOTP.
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How adorable! I wish I knew how to sew. I supose that will have to be part of my own “domestic adventure” at some point or another.
But I’m still trying to figure out how to work my iron! You’re definitely not crazy for making so many. In fact, I bet you could sell those. Super cute!
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I like your version with out the pleats much better. The shorter length is good too. Maybe it’s a favorite because of the cuter print!
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I love them. Will you make me one?
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So cute! My mom made me loads of aprons when I was little because I helped her and my grandma in the kitchen so often. I had a different pattern apron for every season and holiday!
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I see a new business potential Erin. Absolutely adorable.
~S
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I love the first one b/c I am partial to pink.
They are all adorable…I’m a straight-line-sewing kinda girl too. Visiting from Kimba’s DIY Day. 
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I think I like the last one without the pleats, too. I don’t think you’re crazy for having so many aprons
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So cute! An apron is always on my never ending sewing to -do list, but I never seem to get around getting it done. I love all three and you are inspiring me to actually get started!
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how ’bout making me a skirt!?
these are adorable!
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Holy Moly Erin! I love that pink and green one so much I would wear it as a skirt!!! Think you will be crafting those anytime soon because I will place an order now! These need to be featured at the BTV farmer’s market… yup, BTV would eat these up
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Erin Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Kelley and Sara,
Making these into a skirt might take a whole new skill level! But let’s not rule it out!
xo,
- e
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I love them all! Great job. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
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These are fabulous! Your fabric pairings are just gorgeous… they look like Spring to me.
We have a friday fun finds party that’s still going- we’d love it if you’d link up!
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Erin Reply:
April 18th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Hey kojodesigns,
I’ve linked! Thanks for the heads up!
xo,
- e
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Your aprons are adorable. Looks like your family and friends will be receiving aprons as gifts this year.
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Your design is great. I love the triangle pockets.
Have fun with all of the aprons you are bound to be making now.
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
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Erin,
Your aprons are adorable! I love all the fun bright colors. So happy to see so many ladies loving aprons again!
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Hi Erin, fun post! I love the colors and the last one if my favorite.
Thanks for linking up today at RE! Come back next week!
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You’re not crazy in the least, not if the product looks like this! These aprons are adorable!
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Your blog here is so cute! And I am a fan of all of your aprons! They are so chic~!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE Amy Butler fabrics!
Stopping by from Sandy’s party to say hi!
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They are all soo cute. I’m tempted to ask my MIL to make a few for me (C:
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Those aprons are just adorable! I love the fabrics!
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I think I missed this when I was in Arizona. I just saw you over at Tatertots and Jello and was like, wow! That’s Erin.
Love all these aprons. I’ll trade you an apron for one of my hundred tote bags?
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cute aprons!!
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I love your vintage inspired aprons. I have a whole drawer full that I pull out and make others wear while we are cooking. I don’t have any like this. Time to dust off the sewing machine. Hey-if you like to sew, I just did this shirt made from two silk scarves (you may have already seen it, it was featured on Tatertotsandjello yesterday, I think):
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap.html
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Hi There. Do you have the pattern to pass on please?
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Erin @ Domestic Adventure Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Hi Sarah,
I used Amy Butler’s Domestic Goddess Apron pattern for the top two pictured in this post. Hope it helps!
Erin
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