I got around to some sewing lately and finally got to work on a gift for a good friend of mine’s graduation. She graduated in May. Oops. What can I say? Life got a little busy!
It was determined that she wanted a cute apron based on one that we saw on the anthropologie website.
Cute, right?
Always up for a challenge, I decided I would try to recreate it without a pattern. I tried a couple new techniques, most notably, shirring with elastic thread. Pretty dang cool effect for very little effort!
Overall I’m happy with how it turned out. I need to learn some more about working with fabric after it’s been shirred. . . or really, I should have made the top of the apron a different shape before it was shirred. And maybe made the straps a bit thinner. Next time around. . . I’m thinking about making this apron a tutorial, anyone interested? I’ll work out the kinks if I make it again as a tutorial. 
so cool! love the colors
my kiddos are starting to be interested in the kitchen area (i know i’m late in letting them participate a lot- with a 3 year old as the oldest) and i was wondering if you might do a smaller template as well?
Anthropologie actually has this in kid sized too! I think I could give multiple measurements for different sizes… Let me see what I can do!
It turned out great!! I love the shirring…and love that it isn’t as hard as one thinks after you get started!
I love it! Aprons are such fun gifts. I’m going to make your other apron pattern for a friend for her birthday. I think we’d all love another one of your tutorials!
Can’t wait to see how the Marie Apron turns out for you! It’s really easy.
thumbs up for a tutorial. i haven’t sewed an apron yet but it’s on my “to try” list to sew. one day!
So adorable! I think the cute pocket might be my favorite!
Tutorial PLEASE!
That is really cute! You did a GREAT job without a pattern. The bottom is my favorite part.
Wow! I love it! I’ve always thought the shirring was difficult to do? I’ve heard a few patterns call for that, so I skip to something “easier”. What did you think?
Shirring was very easy! Elastic thread in the bobbin (hand wound), regular thread in top. . . sew straight lines!
Yes, yes, a tutorial! Love it! Good work!
hi! love your blog!
i’m working on my own apron at the moment and while searching for inspirations found this one and totally in LOVE! this is the first apron i found using shirring technique, how clever! can’t wait for the tutorial 
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