Dora's little glances up and down were adorable. "I'm listening, but it seems like an ideal place to me. What about this apron makes it unsuitable for sitting?"
Sixty years ago we'd go to the flour mill and buy used grain sacks. The sacks cost 25 cents and contained about a yard of cotton in all colors and patterns. Your video reminded me of that because the very 1st thing I sewed on a sewing machine was a grain sack apron. I used it for decades. Your fun video brought back a good memory!
I love the history of the printed fabric grain sacks. Some people are cynical about the motives of the grain and flour companies, but I like to think that it was a lovely kindness that provided fabric for hard working families during the depression and beyond.
I have to say, it has been so helpful to watch you not be super fussed about patterns all the time. It's been so encouraging in making me feel like I can do things.
The apron was my first 4H project, at age 7. It was reversible. When I taught my oldest son’s 4/5th grade class to sew we did aprons. They measured each other and designed their own style of apron. The sewing course was about size inclusion and learning a useful skill. We had a couple of mean girls and I wanted to nip that in the bud. The boys were just as into the skills and loved the three different types of machines I taught on. The entire thing culminated in them making their own pizzas, a teacher tradition for Mr.M, their fearless instructor. It was an 8 week process, some continuing to sew, some continuing to design, and all know machine basics and how to sew on a button. My son will be 21 next month. He’s had the same vintage machine since he was 9. He is going to use it for car upholstery projects, as he is a huge car buff and certified mechanic now. 🌈🌈🦋🦋
I remember uysing my mom's 1960s Kenmore machine to sew car seat covers for a car I built in 1998 (it was a frankenmobile from two cars and the front seats were different colours)
Dora footage is so appreciated! Her supuuurrrrvisory and fabric testing skills are excellent. And yes, the most important part of any project is petting the cat. ❤️❤️❤️
I had not noticed that there was a print on the apron fabric untill watching the video on making it. In the pictures on IG it just looked blue. It's a lovely apron.
Why not make the pockets out of a coordinating or contrast fabric? You could match it to waistband, if fabric is really tight :) Fun project! I love an apron for everyday cooking and crafts (the thread bits stick to the apron, not the outfit I need to wear to the store later). I volunteer at a thrift shop every week and wear an apron there… my job is pricing donations and sometimes they are pretty grubby… ETA: I usually fully line my patch pockets, pillow style (white or other light fabric works great). No raw edges or corners to fuss with and a stronger pocket!
I need a long apron to wear when actually cooking since I wear long skirts frequently and modern aprons really aren't long enough not to mention wide enough. And I love easy projects to make in between hard ones, it helps keep my sewjo flowing. Thanks! (P.s. you look very pretty and have a lot of happy energy in this video.❤)
Yes! I have what I call “comfort projects”. They’re the easy projects i turn to when my mind is troubled or I’m super stressed, or I hit a snag in a more complex project. My comfort projects are all hand sewn (because I just prefer it), and are plain shifts or shirts, hussifs (for myself or as a gift), aprons and 18thC petticoats. They’re easy enough to make, which allows for a meditative experience, I find. Plus I’ve made enough of them that they’re not something I need a lot of brain power to figure out. Highly recommend comfort projects for everyone!
@@katherinemorelle7115 I prefer hand sewing to using my machine also, low stress projects that I can sit on the sofa with and watch tv while sewing are my favourite. Complex projects only feed my happiness when they are finally done because the journey can be torturous lol. I need both otherwise the whole hobby becomes boring.😁
Aprons are great stash busting projects as well as a great beginner project. They are also great gifts because you don't have to get measurements perfect. Wonderful video as always!
And who doesn’t have use for an apron? I mean, it’s an excellent gift for almost everybody. Crafters, cooks, parents, people who clean their home (so, practically every person I know), and gardeners. And an apron can be made from virtually any fabric, from the most delicate lace to raw leather...
I don't have a cat but my bearded dragons have the same cat attitude and do this. I'm also thankful that my Doberman isn't underfoot when I'm working, he's a good boy.
Ok that's an adorable apron! Perfect timing too, I need to make one for a costume (remaking my Sophie from Howl's moving castle costume) and as much as I know this is an easy thing to do I never made one before and I love to see someone make one so I can be sure what I think I should do makes sense!
Your hair looks so lovely down. I love the apron. Pinny, my great aunt called them pinnies, in fact I think the top portion of a full apron was actually pinned to them front of her clothes with long brass pins. And adorable Dora, little Lion. Some things are more important than life and work. Pets, just pets. I need a tube turner, currently use a knitting needle.
Ooh ... I saw your Halloween fabric on your table . It would be fun to use all the leftover varieties of your fabric to make an patchwork all autumn dress apron. You could wear with all the new jumper dresses you made.👗
I tried to follow your little mini tutorial here, and though mine came out a bit wonky on the ties (ended up double folded after sewing the waistband over?) and I still can't sew a straight line, it does look like an apron! It looks a lot like the vintage aprons that my Grandma made and I inherited. I haven't put the pockets on yet--I'll do that tomorrow.
I remember having to do pillows and an apron with a bib when I was in 4th grade in school. It was really fun but I forgot everything I knew about sewing since then. At the moment I can only do very simple stuff and simple doll clothes. Maybe I could try this project :)
@@LadyRebeccaFashions I will ! I just need to buy more fabric. I only buy small amounts normally because I do small projects. So I always get one meter of fabric and that's not enough to work with. So yeah next time I will buy 2 meters and If I have some left over scrabs I will make a matching apron for my doll :)
now i want to go digging and see if I have fabric for this and if I can sew this by hand (my machine needs a needle i cant find them after moving and havent been to a craft store to buy new ones lol)
Even pokets are the bain of my sewing life. I try so hard and measure and remeasure and pin and they still are off. And I never seem to make them deep enough. I also love pockets and love to put them in everything. The first time I did a pocket I completely screwed it up and the fabric was not good for pockets and they tore the first time I wore it.
A good way to make sure they're deep enough is to take your hand, phone or whatever you want to put in them, lay those things on the fabric, and make sure your pocket outline is big enough to go around those things (plus seam allowance). I hope your pockets go better in the future!
my sewing buddy is as "helpful" as yours, I have to move my pincushion out of his reach or he pulls all the pins out... and he tries to chew or steal my patterns, steal my pens and pencils and measuring tape and thimble and glasses... and anything he can reach, really...
Dora's little glances up and down were adorable. "I'm listening, but it seems like an ideal place to me. What about this apron makes it unsuitable for sitting?"
Sixty years ago we'd go to the flour mill and buy used grain sacks. The sacks cost 25 cents and contained about a yard of cotton in all colors and patterns. Your video reminded me of that because the very 1st thing I sewed on a sewing machine was a grain sack apron. I used it for decades. Your fun video brought back a good memory!
I love the history of the printed fabric grain sacks. Some people are cynical about the motives of the grain and flour companies, but I like to think that it was a lovely kindness that provided fabric for hard working families during the depression and beyond.
@@aksez2u honestly, it's such a great way to make packaging re-usable too so long as it's actually being re-used.
Your confidence on that fabric tear was magnificent 😮
I have to say, it has been so helpful to watch you not be super fussed about patterns all the time. It's been so encouraging in making me feel like I can do things.
Dora is even more adorable just being a cat. I love her 'tude. And Lyon is such a good dog... waiting so sweetly. Dogs rock.
Your sewing buddies are sooo much help!! LOL
The apron was my first 4H project, at age 7. It was reversible. When I taught my oldest son’s 4/5th grade class to sew we did aprons. They measured each other and designed their own style of apron. The sewing course was about size inclusion and learning a useful skill. We had a couple of mean girls and I wanted to nip that in the bud. The boys were just as into the skills and loved the three different types of machines I taught on. The entire thing culminated in them making their own pizzas, a teacher tradition for Mr.M, their fearless instructor. It was an 8 week process, some continuing to sew, some continuing to design, and all know machine basics and how to sew on a button. My son will be 21 next month. He’s had the same vintage machine since he was 9. He is going to use it for car upholstery projects, as he is a huge car buff and certified mechanic now. 🌈🌈🦋🦋
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I remember uysing my mom's 1960s Kenmore machine to sew car seat covers for a car I built in 1998 (it was a frankenmobile from two cars and the front seats were different colours)
@@bunhelsingslegacy3549 he’s conjoining two vintage Power Wagons. 🌈🌈🦋🦋
It’s amazing how much Dora can say without words!! It looks great.
Dora footage is so appreciated! Her supuuurrrrvisory and fabric testing skills are excellent. And yes, the most important part of any project is petting the cat. ❤️❤️❤️
Love quick, lil stash busters like this!
Turned out so cute!
I had not noticed that there was a print on the apron fabric untill watching the video on making it. In the pictures on IG it just looked blue. It's a lovely apron.
She is your quality control inspector.
Why not make the pockets out of a coordinating or contrast fabric? You could match it to waistband, if fabric is really tight :) Fun project! I love an apron for everyday cooking and crafts (the thread bits stick to the apron, not the outfit I need to wear to the store later). I volunteer at a thrift shop every week and wear an apron there… my job is pricing donations and sometimes they are pretty grubby…
ETA: I usually fully line my patch pockets, pillow style (white or other light fabric works great). No raw edges or corners to fuss with and a stronger pocket!
I need a long apron to wear when actually cooking since I wear long skirts frequently and modern aprons really aren't long enough not to mention wide enough. And I love easy projects to make in between hard ones, it helps keep my sewjo flowing. Thanks! (P.s. you look very pretty and have a lot of happy energy in this video.❤)
Yes! I have what I call “comfort projects”. They’re the easy projects i turn to when my mind is troubled or I’m super stressed, or I hit a snag in a more complex project. My comfort projects are all hand sewn (because I just prefer it), and are plain shifts or shirts, hussifs (for myself or as a gift), aprons and 18thC petticoats. They’re easy enough to make, which allows for a meditative experience, I find. Plus I’ve made enough of them that they’re not something I need a lot of brain power to figure out.
Highly recommend comfort projects for everyone!
@@katherinemorelle7115 I prefer hand sewing to using my machine also, low stress projects that I can sit on the sofa with and watch tv while sewing are my favourite. Complex projects only feed my happiness when they are finally done because the journey can be torturous lol. I need both otherwise the whole hobby becomes boring.😁
I love how it looks with the Meg dress!! So visually satisfying! 💜💙💜
Am also loving the more casual look you're rocking in this video. 🍂🌻🍁
Dora came and sat on your apron at the same moment my kitty came and plopped on my knitting. Synchronicity!
Loved your tip for avoiding a center seam an the apron waistband!
Your sewing buddy's want some attention they are so cute
Aprons are great stash busting projects as well as a great beginner project. They are also great gifts because you don't have to get measurements perfect. Wonderful video as always!
And who doesn’t have use for an apron? I mean, it’s an excellent gift for almost everybody. Crafters, cooks, parents, people who clean their home (so, practically every person I know), and gardeners. And an apron can be made from virtually any fabric, from the most delicate lace to raw leather...
I buy hard soap ,leave it in its wrapping and put one in the storage box, it smells wonderful when you open it up again.
How much fun though was ripping that fabric 😆
Dora is right - an apron covers your lap so it IS a seat for a cat.
Kitties are almost* always right!!
(*based on mine, I would say, 90% accuracy)...lol
Omg something that I actually think I could try to make
Quick, useful, and fun. Thank you for a great start to the weekend!
I don't have a cat but my bearded dragons have the same cat attitude and do this. I'm also thankful that my Doberman isn't underfoot when I'm working, he's a good boy.
Making an apron has been on my to do list for years (even have the fabric already). Perhaps I'll finally get around to actually making it.
Ok that's an adorable apron! Perfect timing too, I need to make one for a costume (remaking my Sophie from Howl's moving castle costume) and as much as I know this is an easy thing to do I never made one before and I love to see someone make one so I can be sure what I think I should do makes sense!
Your hair looks so lovely down. I love the apron. Pinny, my great aunt called them pinnies, in fact I think the top portion of a full apron was actually pinned to them front of her clothes with long brass pins. And adorable Dora, little Lion. Some things are more important than life and work. Pets, just pets. I need a tube turner, currently use a knitting needle.
Ooh ... I saw your Halloween fabric on your table . It would be fun to use all the leftover varieties of your fabric to make an patchwork all autumn dress apron. You could wear with all the new jumper dresses you made.👗
Ooh, that is a fun idea, though I don't think I'd have enough for a dress at all.
I tried to follow your little mini tutorial here, and though mine came out a bit wonky on the ties (ended up double folded after sewing the waistband over?) and I still can't sew a straight line, it does look like an apron! It looks a lot like the vintage aprons that my Grandma made and I inherited. I haven't put the pockets on yet--I'll do that tomorrow.
Yay! I'm glad it (mostly) worked for you! ☺️
I love aprons! It was the first thing i ever made.
I remember having to do pillows and an apron with a bib when I was in 4th grade in school. It was really fun but I forgot everything I knew about sewing since then. At the moment I can only do very simple stuff and simple doll clothes.
Maybe I could try this project :)
Definitely give it a go!
@@LadyRebeccaFashions I will ! I just need to buy more fabric. I only buy small amounts normally because I do small projects. So I always get one meter of fabric and that's not enough to work with. So yeah next time I will buy 2 meters and If I have some left over scrabs I will make a matching apron for my doll :)
Watched and saved!! Thank you!!
Thankyou ❤
Dora! ❤️❤️❤️🐈
I have too many aprons....guess I'm making more now!
This was the exact thought I had as well. 😂
now i want to go digging and see if I have fabric for this and if I can sew this by hand (my machine needs a needle i cant find them after moving and havent been to a craft store to buy new ones lol)
I love the skirt you’re wearing in this video! Did you make it?
Thank you, I did! It's actually made out of a circular tablecloth that I thrifted.
@@LadyRebeccaFashions I've been wanting to making a skirt just like that. Looks super cute!!
Even pokets are the bain of my sewing life. I try so hard and measure and remeasure and pin and they still are off. And I never seem to make them deep enough. I also love pockets and love to put them in everything. The first time I did a pocket I completely screwed it up and the fabric was not good for pockets and they tore the first time I wore it.
A good way to make sure they're deep enough is to take your hand, phone or whatever you want to put in them, lay those things on the fabric, and make sure your pocket outline is big enough to go around those things (plus seam allowance). I hope your pockets go better in the future!
And
Dora decided it's HER apron...
Obviously your assistants were telling you that you were spending too much time sewing and needed to spend more time with them!
Don't ever say that word: "Walk" within earshot of your dog!
All hail the usurpers of messy sewing tables!!!
Dora was sitting on the apron because you were giving it more attention than you were giving her. One petting session was not enough for her.
Dora: Your point?
People Wonder why I call my Furry Family Members Furry Overlords and I tell them to think about their own animals and then they understand.
my sewing buddy is as "helpful" as yours, I have to move my pincushion out of his reach or he pulls all the pins out... and he tries to chew or steal my patterns, steal my pens and pencils and measuring tape and thimble and glasses... and anything he can reach, really...