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Apron with Multiple Personalities

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Simply put: One apron, many looks! Change the front panel with a sassy tea-towel or fabric panel quick as a wink!

True to my More Splash Than Cash roots, this apron is one of my favorite items I have designed. I always thought waiters look great in their knee-length aprons at fancy-schmancy restaurants. Always knowing they would be easy to make, I just never took the time to make one.

When I make something, I always want it better than what I can buy. Then it hit me: kitchen towels! They can be added to the front with hook and loop tape. Of course, this morphed into interchangeable towels and voilá—My Bistro Apron pattern was designed and written!

This is what I love about the apron:

  • Uses one yard of fabric
  • Can make it in an hour or less
  • Can personalize it for many people
  • It’s something I can make for the men on my gift list

To make it easy for you, I have also put together kits that include the fabric, hook and loop tape, and apron strings. Then check out the my selection of tea towels— you are sure to find one that “speaks” to you.

Oh, yeah! Did I mention it could be made in less than an hour?

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Donna Babylon is a DIY and sewing guru. Her latest book is Decorating Sewlutions: Learn to Sew as You Decorate Your Home. Learn more at www.MoreSplashThanCash.com

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Gifts From My Sewing Room

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Oven Mitts

I've made my list and checked it twice. My gift of the year is here!

Spoiler alert: If you are on my gift list, don’t read any more! I’m trying to keep it a surprise.

It’s only a few days before Christmas and I am finished making my gifts. No all nighters. No “IOUs.” I can’t believe it.

I always choose a project for the gift of the year. Last year was mini wallets and key fobs. This year it is oven mitts. I loved selecting the fabric for the receiver. I chose horse fabric for my friend, Edna. Cat fabric for my pet sitter, Jo and my friend, Lonnie (even though she doesn’t cook). A music motif for my nephew, and a guitar fabric for Davey and family. I also made a few generic versions for hostess gifts. The oven mitt is just a little something-something to say “Cheers!”

The pattern I used is actually part of a new pattern I designed. It is going to be on the website the first of the year. I am offering it as a preview for my downloadable patterns that will be available soon thereafter. Many of you have never tried a downloadable pattern, so here’s the chance to see what they are all about. I love the idea since I am an instant gratification kinda girl. I see it. I want it. Now I can have it immediately.

Well, off to wrapping! Ya gotta love it.

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