I am what I make

Lets see... we have 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (if you count the polka dotted tulle) different fabrics going on here. Eclectic, craziness, spontaneous, fun - kind of like my week =)

It is funny how that works. I tend to make things that look very similar to how I feel. This past week I have had crafting A.D.D. I can't focus on one thing and instead I've started a whole bunch of projects. Throughout the week I divide my time between them all. This is strange for me, because I normally pour everything into one project until completion and then move on to the next idea. However, currently I am working on a couple of long term projects, which is probably the reason why I've started other quicker projects. I need those "little" victories throughout the week. But this week, I over estimated how many "little" victories I could complete, so here is my one victory. Hooray! I like it =)

The fabrics used in the apron are: Centerpiece, Nosegay, Vintage Dot (out of stock), and Oxford Stripe. The apron pattern... The Pretty Ditty Apron pattern. Can't forget that.

For those of you who have the pattern and would like to add the 3 tier ruffles, here is how you do it...

1) Cut 2 strips of fabric as you would for the ruffle in the directions. I wanted a wider ruffle on top so I cut it wider than the bottom ruffle. Finish the edges (I used a rolled hem stitch).
2) Gather the bottom ruffle as you would in the directions, but gather it along the top and not the middle.
3) Sew the top edge of the ruffle to the apron.
4) Sew the tulle above the bottom ruffle (see pic).

Note: When I attach the tulle, I just pinch it together and sew. Once the tulle is sewed on, I trim it to the desired length.

5) Attach the top ruffle the same way you did for the bottom ruffle.

That's it - not complicated at all! Just pure crafting fun and happiness.

This apron will be available in the shop this afternoon.

Cheers,

Jamie