This was one of those situations where I saw the fabric and then I saw the pattern and knew that they belonged together. I wasn't planning to make another apron, but I couldn't get either of them out of my head.
The apron is from our quickie pattern: 1950s Hostess Apron for Sewing and Gardening Around Waist - 2 Sewing patterns PDF 2492.
The apron also has a slight paper bag waistband (the waist stands a little about the waist ties) to keep your clothes clean; along with bias tape edgings. I have to say, the installation of the bias tape terrified me. I generally have problems working with bias tape. But going slow and using such a fun, bright color made this a non-terrifying, and totally uneventful sewing adventure. The pattern is simple, easy and fun, especially if you don't let the little things get in your head.
Finished lengths on this apron are:
- Width of apron skirt at the top: 15.625 inches
- Width at bottom of apron: 19.25 inches
- Side length: 22 inches
- Length from tie end to tie end: 65.5 inches
Happy Sewing!
