Ladylike Lavender

December 28, 2012 at 1:45 am | Posted in Apron | 1 Comment
Tags: "wrap around ties", adjustable, custom, full length

This was a Christmas custom order for Anne, via her mom.  Anne knew I was making it but not all the details. I have a good idea of what sorts of things she likes, including the colors black/purple/white/red.  But when I went shopping I hated all the dark purples and black and white prints.  Then I saw this dusty purple with grey and pops of mustard yellow. Unusual! Beautiful! It feels almost Victorian, but the yellow keeps it from being too sweet. I thought Anne would like it, especially if I picked up the yellow bits. I found a coordinating lavender and a grey and white polka dot and mini ball fringe in mustard and got it all.  Anne said she’s a bit short-waisted so we’d agreed that this adjustable style would be perfect-one long strap for your neck and waist ties and you can cinch the sides shorter or longer and move the top higher or lower, as need be, to make a good fit.

I used the main print for the main piece of the apron and made two ruffles out of the lavender and polka dot. I used grey and yellow seam bindings.

For the long tie I used the lavender, but tipped the last 10 inches or so with the polka dot fabric.  And the pocket? Polka dot with the tiny ball fringe of mustard outlining it.

I so loved how this looked when I finished that I think I might use the same fabrics to make myself a summer top or dress out of!

Anne reported that when she opened her package on Christmas Day she liked it very much. Happy Cooking, Anne!