Making a Vintage-Style Cottagecore Apron (It's Kinda EXTRA).
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- What did you do over your winter holidays? I attempted to make an apron.
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If you stay til the end, you'll see that our kittens have fully embraced the tiny house movement... 😂
It is magnificent! It’s an apron that you keep for when the doorbell rings and you take off your apron, and put on your red apron and go answer the door!
PS (The cat sling is great, too!)
The cat sling was made of some very old knit fabric that’s full of holes…I really need to invest in an actual baby sling 😁
@@MaireColclough Kitty looked very comfortable! If it works, don’t fix it!
Kittens! I have 2 Siamese and one black panther kittens (as well as an old lady ginger) that are a huge bother when I'm crafting. Soggy yarn, crumpled and torn patterns, hair every where; it's great! They are such a joyful addition to a family, congratulations!
Thank you! You've pegged the kitten crafting experience 😁
Great fabric choice for you. And so good to see the scrupulously efficient pattern placement for cutting. As a Depression and WWII generation, my mum was a stickler for pattern placement being the most effective possible. It's a habit Ive practiced through my life and a delight I don't often get to enjoy here online!
I try for efficiency...I have a few scraps, but enough leftovers to make a box bag or use as an insert or accent elsewhere 😃
Gorgeous apron - and narrowing the bodice will make it even better. And what could be a better toy for a cat than a box? My favourite kids story was, ‘My Cat likes to hide in boxes’ 😘
These kittens will use a box till it no longer qualifies as such 😁
Yes, please make one of your grandmother's aprons.
Lovely the project. Now I'm finishing my apron dress!!
And yes, all the aprons you want to make we will watch!
I’d love to see you remake/resize Granma’s apron - I was looking at it myself and thinking I’d like to have one like it with maybe a little more coverage at the sides.
I do turkey frequently. When cooked i cut it up and freeze it in little one or two servings. That way it is easy to grab, defrost and you have turkey salad or sandwich. My daughter has one of those Hamilton beach turkey "ovens". It does a turkey in half the time and leaves your oven free for the side dishes. It is also great in the summer, stick it on the balcony and do your roast or chicken out there and keep the house cool.
That apron looks great on you or it will when you fix the front. Totally use it for baking, it feels so much nicer to work in something you like. It is washable after all.
I was surprised how quickly we went through the turkey leftovers...repair efforts on the apron are already underway! 😃
One thing to consider with the turkey is cooking it cut up instead of a whole turkey. We tried it back when we were the supper people and it worked well for us. Everything cooked consistently, it was much easier to move around and it there was far less carving to do while people were waiting to eat. I know the 'large bird display' is important to some, but if that's not you, this might work.
Kittens, as always, are absolutely adorable
The bird, amazingly, wasn’t our issue…it was the side dishes! We will plan better next time 😁
I would definitely like to hear about the ongoing apron dilemma. I also need an apron, and being rather busty myself, I get really frustrated with the bib of the apron shifting to one side or another. Like, "NO, only ONE boob can be protected - ONLY ONE". My own quest continues even after my Mom tried her hand at it.
I wonder if darts would work to stop the shifting? I have this trouble too.
That apron is absolutely gorgeous! I need one!!! Perhaps you could put a few tucks at the neck line for both ascetics and fit. Making the skirt wider is a simple fix. I think you did a great job. This apron is definitely meant to last through many years of hard baking!
Already in the middle of seam ripping 😉
Very posh apran, and we are all here for further shenanigans, and kittens, ❤
You've made quite a fancy new apron in a lovely color! Your kitchen is great and your kittens seem to be a lot of fun. Congratulations for your first (in many years) holiday family dinner! You and your husband both deserve pats on the back.
Thank you! 😊
I keep saying that my grandmother had the (most recent pattern trend) of the Butterick fast and easy dress (B4790) snaps instead of hooks or buttons and no sash. Made for a good fit that didn't catch on things. Easy on and off and good for painting or baking.
Ooo…good point with the snaps!
OK, you just showed me ANOTHER reason to borrow the lightbox I gave my husband for Christmas a few years back - Thank you!
Love the apron - ruffles for the WIN!
It works better than you'd think! 😃
I love to use aprons! One thing I always add is a removable hand towel with velcro strips. I know it won't suit yours, but it's a very handy thing!
Maybe on the next version 😁
It could be a fake pocket! A “pocket” with a bit more pocket (doubled over) on the inside.
Its so cute! I love that fabric and all the ruffles ❤ So frustrating that it doesn't quite fit - if you're up for it I would watch a video about adjusting it to fit, making another one, making a copy of your vintage one. I'm here for all the apron videos! And thank you for the adorable kitten fix 😍😍
Apron repair is already underway…may need a break from aprons before tackling Gran’s 😁
@@MaireColclough A break seems very reasonable! I just made a cute apron I love in a very different style (upcycled flannel shirt into a cross back style apron) and I want to make another but it won't be soon.
It's a wonderful fairytalehousewifepinafore! I like that very much, and your two cats I love also. So, please continue your videos☃️☃️
Shall do! 😃
😂😂😂kitten in the baby wrap😍😍😍
Sometimes it’s the only way to use both hands around that kitten 😁
That is one nice looking apron! Love the fabric!
I'll watch you take a pattern from Grandmother's apron and make a new apron!
Oooo I have apron envy, it is magnificent for flouncing round the house.
cute kitties! 😁😁love the snark, a person after my own heart. cute apron as well, not snark.
Thank you! 😊
The color is lovely on you!! On the “Turkey Dinner” comment… I’ve been doing full dinners for about 20 years now. The timing is a crap shoot! Now I just tell guests to “come at 4pm and the goal is to sit down at 4:30 BUT we shall see how it goes!” Anything that you can make or start a day or two before is helpful! Bon Appetite!
Thanks!
We're going to do trial runs throughout the year to 'train up' for next Yule...birthdays are going to be very tasty 🤣
Good grief... I love everything about this video! I'm so glad you posted❤ always look forward to them❣️ Your editing and music, brilliant 🙌 That apron, gorgeous 😍 and the kittens, Adorable 🤗🥰 the pie looks amazing! ❣️
Aw, thanks ☺️
Such helpful kittens! I would happily follow your aproning adventures.
Your apron turned out so pretty! I would wear it as an apron. That color is perfect on you.
Well see how it works when it's fixed 😃
An apron is the next thing on my make list, Last one I made a good few years ago hubby let grandson wear while doing some oil painting! Thank goodness they covered the floor with old sheets.
Oil painting!? 😳
@@MaireColclough Yes hubby paints and grandson wanted to try it. and try it he did!
Love the apron, please make it again. I have some of the same fit issues you do.
Love the kitten and baking content. ❤ Hugs from Denmark
I am so glad to see another, new video from you. You have a fantastic presence and personality which makes for a great show. I would love to see a remake of your grandmother’s apron/ mother’s apron. I enjoyed watching this video. But, I am itching to change the shoulder width on your red apron. It is so lovely and the colour really suits you, but that bib and the oversized shoulders is annoying me!! Anyway, loved seeing the cute kitties, I miss my Oriental cats and wish we could have more. And another shirt would be good to see. I am currently trialling a pattern for an 1880’s bodice from “Mantua Maker”. They are size inclusive and yet have flattering lines. Maybe when your next video appears, I will have either, made it into a successful shirt/bodice/ whatever (I like to adapt a good basic pattern, because who knows when I might find another that fits me?!!) OR, I will have binned it in the usual “Well, that was a whole waste of time” bin. 😂Totally understand the frustrations that sewing brings. Yet, I love sewing. There must be a group somewhere for masochistic sewists?
Ahah! As someone who avoids aprons (no reason, just weird determination to ruin my clothes) this is the type of apron I need because it is a whole garment. It looks great!
My Grandma treated aprons like adult bibs, so you knew she thought you were an ill-mannered slob if you had to wear it. So...my own relationship with aprons is complex 😉
I remember the apron that I made when I was in 4H. I used 4 old bath towels for it as I was NOT a fan of my other fabric options (cotton or a poly-cotton blend.... 🤢🤮).
It ended up getting great use by not just myself but nearly my entire family who all loved it.
Not a bad use for old bath towels… 🤔
Lovely apron and precious kittenssssssssss
Love your apron! Great fabric choice (red is my favourite colour) and pattern.
I love it! Kitties are endlessly entertaining, too. "I winged it" without a pattern and did a similar apron. I was going for an Edwardian style. It works, and even has embroidery on the top and pockets. But its white. Not my favorite color and not just because my laundry and hard water make keeping stuff white impossible. My body rejects it too😂 So I'm making another! Black and gray, floral motif. Also, the skirt part actually needs to go all the way around, since ill never lose the habit of washing my hands and wiping them on my hips to dry? Maybe a large buttonhole type thing with a hand towel for that? Hmm, now I'm complicating my life. Like when I made egg gathering aprons when I don't have chickens.
Someone mentioned making an apron out of old towels so...might solve that wet hand issue 😉
My Grandma had a big button on the side of her apron and she sewed button holes into her kitchen towels! So it was quick and easy to have one always on hand and to switch them out when they got dirty or wet!
The apron is lovely! The colour looks great on you. Embrace it and enjoy the fanciness! Bake and enjoy!
I'm so very jealous of your kittens! They look like such fun and a great hindrance!
The kittens are a fantastic menace 😁
I think you hit the nail on the head...I need to give myself permission to enjoy how fancy the apron is 🤔
@@MaireColclough I do it too. I tell myself it’s too fancy or good for everyday! I’ve finally in my old age decided it’s mine and I should wear it whenever I want! This also applies to stash stuff too!
Have fun it’s yours! It’s not like you don’t know how to make another anytime you want! If it really really bugs you find some ok ish fabric/sheet at a thrift store and remake it so you have 2. One for special and one for everyday.
@@robintheparttimesewer6798 Every day is special? Use the good stuff!
Hey Robin!
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
@@stevezytveld6585 hey Cathy I was just thinking about you! Haven’t seen you around hope everything is well for you.
Everything is fine here but the weather it’s warming up and we’re expecting a lot of rain. It feels way colder when it’s damp and raining! Still only knitting and trying to get ahead of housework.
@@robintheparttimesewer6798 Hey Robin, I whacked my knee so I've been hobbling about and sleeping through the anti-inflammatoires. Nothing serious - just a shot across the bow from my body telling me the systems are aging out on me. Sigh.
The Canal actually opened up for a few days. Right now there's a mist and the promis of rain. Remember when it was winter - and stayed winter... all the way through winter...
Knitting is good! Good for you. I feel you on trying to stay ahead of the housework. Right now the house is winning... lol...
Suits you to a T! Beautiful work as you are so capable of ! congratulations! And it's perfect for Mincemeat pies or pies of any sort!
Thank you very much! 😊
Now that's one posh apron!
Thank you! 😃
This apron is gorgeous. I love the ruffles and adore the color ❤
Thank you so much! I was happy to find the right colour/pattern 😃
Looks like the cat trap worked at the end, lol. I like your application of using a light box to fit pattern pieces together. I may do that in the future. Especially after helping my daughter make a full bustle gown for a dance. At the current moment I hate tape. But when I'm finally ready to print another pattern I thing I will try this for lining pieces up. I really like the color of your apron. I think it's too pretty to use in the kitchen and you should make another one for actual cooking then save this one for serving pie. After you fix the bodice of course. Let them think that you are a magician and can bake pies without looking like a hot mess covered in flour. At least the kittens had fun.
The kittens are a perpetual motion machine 😁
The front neck and back neck could use three or four darts. It will bring in the garment to fit you proper.
I'd be concerned about the thickness of those darts...trimming it back and reseaming won't take too long 🙂
The ruffle is cute, but I agree with your thoughts about it not fitting correctly in the bust region. Those straps just fell right off your shoulders. I do love the fabric, it is great. I made an apron for my daughter a couple of years ago, and was surprised by how much fabric they actually need. One day your thinking it is half a dress, and the next day you are thinking, seem up the back skirt and it practically a dress.
Exactly what I was thinking!😁
Nothing will keep you better from doing anything than a kitten.. doesnt matter if they're 3 months, 3 years or 13 years old! They want on your lap, they get on your lap...
Sadly a lot of cottagecore things arent that practical.. but the color does suits you wonderfully!
Burgundy is my 'old faithful' colour...we'll see what other colours the kittens will let me explore 😁
Instead of cutting down the fabric on the bodice, just remove the center panel and flip it 180.
That way the smaller waist will be at the neckline and the larger neckline will be the waist.
I’ll try that out and see how it looks! 😃
Aprons are on my to make list. ❤
Its stunning, tempted to make one as I've always wanted a flouncy apron
Lovely fabric and lovely apron!
Thank you! 😊
The apron is stunning and the colours suits you so perfectly!!
Thank you so much!😃
6:50 the kitten sling!!! i gotta try that out with my pup, he wants to be involved when im crafting but always ends up playing with the yarn and getting in the way.
Edit: finished the video. It may not be kitchen apron attire, but you still look super cute in it. The red definitely suits you more than the green of your grandma's apron.
There's info online on how to make a 'baby sling' that helped me make the kitty sling 😁
I say use it every day. For seriously, real. It looks lovely on you. Well done.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Thanks Cathy! Once it's altered to fit 😁
@@MaireColclough The alterations will take you practically a minute. It's beautiful on you, you gorgeous thing you...
@@stevezytveld6585 😊
over the christmas my faithful 80s brother sewing machine lost its zigzag. the one plastic piece in the whole thing gave up the ghost. it still sews great but no zigzag. i have to now become acquainted with the paff and all its discs
My old Kenmore has discs…never had a need to use them. Machine’s built like a tank, though, so hopefully your Pfaff is similar!
I love your apron!!
I also love your little chaos monkeys❤
They definitely are chaotic 😁
This was fun! Love this new video style.
I love your kitties and your apron is awesome!
Thank you! 😊
Just stumbled on your channel, loving it ❤ greetings from a fellow Canadian
Awesome! Thank you! 😃
I think both your apron and pie were very pretty with their matching fluted edges. :) I feel like the apron would be a fantastic pinafore dress with just a little bit of adjustment (the ones you have already listed ofc). Also, may I suggest (if you have not seen it already) that you check out The Stitchery and see if maybe a split side version could work well for you. She is all about versatility and size adjustability. :)
I may have been taking notes on Charlie's skirt construction videos... 😁
Thank you for the work you do. I am plus sized, and I was looking for an apron pattern; and since I am relatively new to sewing, this one seems ideal. I might just add some crochet trim to mine instead of the ruffles. Subscribed to your channel today!
Adding your own flair is always good 😃
I want to make that apron 🥰
Studio Handworks Grace Apron…link to their Etsy store is in my video description 😉
Stunning!!!
Thank you!
yeah good but i will prefer no raffle but cercle skirt
I loved the video, and the pie! Would you share your pie crust recipe? That looked yummy! Thanks 😊
Thanks! The pie crust recipe is right out of America’s Test Kitchen… should be easy to find. I accidentally used lard instead of shortening. Whoops 🙂
Thank you, I have a terrible time making pie crust. 😣
Yes... remake grandma's please
Yep, show us the making of a new Gramma's apron.
Also, are the kittens siblings? Is that a Russian Blue Siamese?
We had a black kitten, Chooch, who had 5 kittens. All boys. 4 Russian Blues and a pure white who browned up to be a Russian Blue Siamese. They are Missile Launcher, Potato, Chirper, Warren, and Polar Rice. Missile lives with my oldest, the rest live with me.
At any rate, I was wondering because it is alleged that Siamese cats are noisy, but that Russian Blue Siamese are noisiest of all. Ricer, as he is known, only seems to have two thoughts: Food, and I'm lost.
The kittens are siblings...no idea their heritage as we adopted them through the local Humane Society 💕
The underdress could double as a shift for other outfits?
I'm using blouses and a skirt under the apron...but a chemise dress might look nice 😃
Doesn't this type of apron protect the chest better from flour accidents and oil splatters than the one you had before? I always find that even when they're wide, those never account for the actual chest Volume in terms of shape.
(Also that pie looks delicious, I'm sad we didn't get a cross-section)
The pie didn't last long once the Husbeast got a whiff 😁
The next one will get a better closeup 😉
@@MaireColcloughhehe, well that's a good compliment at least
I love how extra the apron is but I also wear a similarly extra apron so I'm biased. Are the pockets on an apron supposed to be functional? I can never figure out what I'm meant to be putting in them. Measuring spoons?
Probably measuring spoons and the odd lemon 😁
Timer! Then you can go do something else, like chase the kittens.
This is so pretty, please do work on it.
😃👍
Please fix it in a video so we can ask learn together how to fix our mistakes and normalize not abandoning things when they don't fit. Totally take a break from it if you need to though i did that with my husband pants when they went to the naughty pile for a month before i could face them again.
.....I may have already started ripping seams.... 😁
@@MaireColclough I look forward to the update on it.