I bought a couple of pairs of green gingham curtains from the car boot sale last Sunday. I had nothing in mind to use them for but thought they'll come in for something some day.
I put them in the washing machine and it wasn't until I came to hang them out that I noticed they had tie backs as well.
I knew just the thing I could make, but after searching for hours on t'internet I couldn't find a pattern.
Is it just me or does anyone else take an inordinate amount of time to work out how to make something from scratch?
Well after much pondering, this is what I produced
The tie backs made the shoulder flounces and I've done cross over straps and used the D rings which I took off the tie backs, to thread the ties through on the waistband, and they're long enough to tie at the back or bring back round to the front
It only used one curtain and a pair of tie backs so I've got enough to make another one for my Folksy shop.
Ah that's fab! I want one! haha x
ReplyDeleteExcellent, it's surprising what can be made out of something so simple.
ReplyDeleteClever transformation, it looks really great.
ReplyDeleteI have never worn aprons despite coming from a family who spent a lot of time cooking (but who didn't wear them either). The trouble is that they are pretty (I could never have an ugly one). They are too pretty to mess up with stains etc so I have never seen a use for one. I would rather mess up my less pretty clothes.
ReplyDeleteLBM I am so impressed with your creativity and skill. Love your gingham pinny.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely, such a pretty style.
ReplyDeleteOh how cute! Green gingham is by far the best shade.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Green gingham is just so pretty, and that style is gorgeous! I can imagine it being worn by a lady baking cakes for afternoon tea. You are so clever xx
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about Gingham.?.......it's just sooooo appealing.....
ReplyDeleteYour apron looks fab LBM, well done and no, you're not the only one that spends ages on t'internet looking for a 'how to'..........
Lovely to see the blue sky in the background. Hope it stays around for the weekend too...
Claire :}
oh so cute. well done - very creative and I'm so very jealous of your craftiness!! cheers Wendy
ReplyDeleteBrilliant ....you didn't need a pattern , they turned out perfect :0)
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
You've done a fantastic job of making your apron with no pattern. Clever lady!!
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
Fantastic refashion!!! The green gingham is perfect for an apron. Looks great with the combination of large and small checks. Great job making up your own pattern. I would love for you to share this at our ongoing linky that's just for Aprons...
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Probably way better than a pattern you might have found and it looks perfect in that fabric.
ReplyDeleteClever girl! It looks fab :o)
ReplyDeleteRose H
Anytime I see 100% cotton gingham I will buy it. Green and red are my fave. I don't care for the polycotton gingham tho'. Is it just me or is gingham really hard to "see". I go blind when I try to cut and sew. The apron will go nicely in some guy's fantasy.
ReplyDeleteLove this! You are the queen of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteI love your pinnie! I have been looking for a pattern for ages on Etsy that does it for me and still haven't found it but this is it!! Gingham is always my favourite and I love the frilly bits. Could you sell the pattern too?? pretty please!!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! It's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI coudn't have thought of anything nicer to make with that fabric :o)
Happy week my dear.
Take care.
xx
Hi, I've featured your gingham apron today...
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Brilliant idea to make a lovely apron.
ReplyDeleteThe apron you made is adorable ~ what a great idea to use the curtain and ties in such a way! Super!
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