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kyrsyan

kyrsyan

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I'm inclined to overthinking some things so wanted some feedback from other seamstresses.
A friend is absolutely in love with her Christmas gift and asked for an apron with the pocket being piecework like the double oven mitt but the rest being the bright blue of the binding.
I couldn't find yale blue in anything but cotton quilting material and that seems, to me, to be too thin for a good apron. My apron is made of a material that is about the weight of med weight denim.
I did find a bright blue woven material in my stash that she likes. But it's still lighter weight than I prefer. Heavier than quilting cotton, rougher weave.
Are functional aprons made of materials that lightweight? Or would it be good to back it with a lightweight denim or another fabric?
Thank you.
 
packyderms_wife

packyderms_wife

Neither here nor there.
Is this an apron that is full body meaning it has a loop and it hangs around the waist and ties around the back? If so I'd go with a light weight canvas.

If it's one that merely ties around the waist then you can make it out whatever you like, I have several in my collection... I never use an apron unless it's in the studio... that are made out of a sheer chiffon like fabric, maybe it's cotton lawn, not really sure what the fabric is but it's clearly meant to be worn when entertaining guests at a party, etcl
 
Kathy in FL

Kathy in FL

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I use a lot of aprons. In my opinion, as long as it is washable it is functional. What I am usually more concerned about is that the ties aren't just tacked in place but are double stitched where they connect.

If I'm grilling or cleaning with super strong chemicals is the only time that I must have a heavy duty apron ... in a canvas or similar but not so expensive that I'm afraid for them to get damaged.

If you want to give it a heavy duty feel with lighter weight fabric, just starch the heck out of it.
 
Kathy in FL

Kathy in FL

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kyrsyan said:
That's what I was thinking. Because her reason for wanting it was to keep the splashes from her cooking from reaching her clothes.
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I waterproofed one of my old aprons for washing my cat in. Trying to give a cat a bath has to be positively one of the most ridiculous chores on the planet. It was an old cotton big apron and I used the spray on waterproofing like you use with hiking boots.
 
kyrsyan

kyrsyan

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Kathy in FL said:
I waterproofed one of my old aprons for washing my cat in. Trying to give a cat a bath has to be positively one of the most ridiculous chores on the planet. It was an old cotton big apron and I used the spray on waterproofing like you use with hiking boots.
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That's an idea. And then I wouldn't need to line it.

If it were my mother, it'd be quilted with Insul Bright. But this friend is just a bit messy when she's cooking. She doesn't tend to burn herself or get a little too close to the heat.
 
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summerthyme

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I definitely would consider lining it... maybe with a print from some of the piece work. It needs *some* body to not just hang like a rag, so it will actually cover the clothing...

Summerthyme
 
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anna43

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I don't like thin aprons because whatever I spill or splash it goes right through to my clothing. My preference is always light weight denim or double fabric. Changing Simplicity 5201 is a good example of sewing double fabric and then turning, pressing and finishing. Also Simplicity 5525 could be sewn double. I never do half aprons because I want functional which means protecting my clothing. I'm a messy person when cooking or cleaning. Also use aprons in the garden which are medium weight denim. I've seen my artist sister paint pictures or furniture or even rooms without getting paint on clothing. It's maddening because I would ruin good clothes if I even thought about doing that.
 
kyrsyan

kyrsyan

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I went digging through the recent fabric purchases and found a lightweight denim with a good tight weave. I'm going to back the apron with that. There was one yard and that should be plenty.

I made the pattern today. I'm going to cut it from both pieces. And then pin section by section and "quilt" them together by tracing over some of the larger flowers on the bright blue piece. Enough to hold the pieces close. They've both been washed and dry and aren't showing shrinkage.

She really likes the wide bright blue binding so I'm going to do that all the way around. I'm going to make the straps the same way as the body. One side the bright blue, the other the denim. And since one of her complaints was where the top of most aprons sit, I'm using d rings to make the neck straps adjustable.

The pocket on the front will be "quilted" with the denim as the back and the color pieces from her oven mitt as strips across the front. And bound on all edges with that same binding.
 
kyrsyan

kyrsyan

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Got started. I think I'm in love with basting spray.

You can see the white stitching tracing the design here and there on the front. But on the back, the thread is nearly invisible. That is what I wanted.

This step, all by itself, is going to take quite a few hours of work. But it will help the apron last longer and avoid the "balloon" effect that happens so frequently when you put two large pieces of fabric back to back.
 

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Wildwood

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Don't laugh. These are the aprons I wear, especially in the summer because I'm short and so are they. I wear cut off jeans rolled up and I don't want my summer apron to go over my shorts. I'm out in the garden and chicken pen a good part of most days and I need these pockets. However, I am looking for a good pattern for the utilitarian wrap around aprons but they must have pockets.

  • Dickies 16-Pocket Workshop Bib Apron, Durable Canvas Construction, Reinforced Edges, Adjustable Belt, Grey/Tan
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Dickies 16-Pocket Workshop Bib Apron, Durable Canvas Construction, Reinforced Edges, Adjustable Belt, Grey/Tan​


 
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packyderms_wife

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Neither here nor there.
night driver said:
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these are the kind I make!
 
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