tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7521529135762182367..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Sewing bee - apronsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34715250980980477942019-04-16T10:40:25.838+10:002019-04-16T10:40:25.838+10:00O.k.Sharp scissors are a must! :DO.k.Sharp scissors are a must! :DWildwood Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551025694580577933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91575755157519071822019-04-15T09:16:45.267+10:002019-04-15T09:16:45.267+10:00My only expertise in sewing is mending horse rugs,...My only expertise in sewing is mending horse rugs, so it will be nice to make something that I can actually wear myself! I have the material I need, pattern is all printed out, away I go! I am looking forward to seeing how everyone else does, it's just nice to be involved with a lovely group of people.Wildwood Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551025694580577933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49419653764895974882019-04-14T17:23:50.890+10:002019-04-14T17:23:50.890+10:00Kellylynn, your reply warmed the 'cockles of m...Kellylynn, your reply warmed the 'cockles of my heart' by simply saying that you are sewing your apron by hand. How lovely, am looking forward to seeing your progress. Your comment reminded me of beautiful hand made items of yesteryear!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374028034442765656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78630251855485954332019-04-14T16:15:23.671+10:002019-04-14T16:15:23.671+10:00A cool idea, people working together for something...A cool idea, people working together for something positive.Emmahttp://sharifamcfarlanesanderson.com/over-the-counter-dog-diuretic-herbal-water-pills-for-dogs/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26516472347434949232019-04-14T15:12:40.092+10:002019-04-14T15:12:40.092+10:00I just started making aprons a few months ago. I s...I just started making aprons a few months ago. I started with one for our youngest and made it with his favourite superhero fabric. He loves it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144065842299572968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15246193816888783682019-04-14T05:05:59.875+10:002019-04-14T05:05:59.875+10:00These aprons are so cute! Not sure which one I'...These aprons are so cute! Not sure which one I'm going to do. This will be my second time making an apron. My daughter took my sewing machine, so I'll be making mine by hand this time. I'd love to make the hostess or cross back someday. They are so sweet.Kellylynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314434008317659647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37077980718712568502019-04-11T16:19:32.254+10:002019-04-11T16:19:32.254+10:00Go for it, Helena. If you need help, post a commen...Go for it, Helena. If you need help, post a comment and one of us will reply.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57523964187848145252019-04-11T14:39:03.598+10:002019-04-11T14:39:03.598+10:00Thank you Rhonda! I have books about sewing but ne...Thank you Rhonda! I have books about sewing but never get the time to do it...Your patterns, links, gorgeous photos and lovely ladies posting tips are really motivating me to get started! <br /><br />HelenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51473947179143317072019-04-11T10:09:28.207+10:002019-04-11T10:09:28.207+10:00Great tips, Jude, thank you. Great tips, Jude, thank you. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36591635620930656232019-04-11T08:49:36.607+10:002019-04-11T08:49:36.607+10:00Sometimes if you give your sewing machine a really...Sometimes if you give your sewing machine a really good clean under the bobbin area it can make a huge difference to how it sews. There is often the top of a wick visible also under bobbin so pop a drop on oil on it too.Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374028034442765656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65852691730085462352019-04-11T08:26:10.972+10:002019-04-11T08:26:10.972+10:00I am a convert to the cross back apron, so glad to...I am a convert to the cross back apron, so glad to see a pattern here. For anyone who has never worn one, the nice thing about them is you don't have to keep tying a bow every time you put it on. I take my apron on and off many times in a day so really appreciate this. As well, I love not having something behind my neck. The only thing it isn't great for is cleaning the bath and gardening as when you bend right down one side tends to fall forward. Other than that, I love it.<br /><br />I can't join in now with the apron making as I MUST get my bedroom curtains made before the really cold weather sets in! We are currently making do with some I made for my daughter that don't give enough coverage. <br /><br />MadeleineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-859222359355362582019-04-11T06:47:45.513+10:002019-04-11T06:47:45.513+10:00You can do it whenever you have the time for it, R...You can do it whenever you have the time for it, Rosie.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58157795888818728672019-04-11T06:18:25.226+10:002019-04-11T06:18:25.226+10:00Rhonda I have put my name down, but due to circums...Rhonda I have put my name down, but due to circumstances have had to go away and will not be back until the end of April. AM I able to do mine late?Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675540900827964787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81923259306406894602019-04-10T21:45:33.847+10:002019-04-10T21:45:33.847+10:00My 17 year old son has so kindly printed out the c...My 17 year old son has so kindly printed out the cross back pattern for me at school as my printer doesn't work. Bless him. Hope to get started by weekend. PamWinkel's Crazy Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934679165455175289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64895461727232427672019-04-10T17:38:19.550+10:002019-04-10T17:38:19.550+10:00Like others said above, I'd like to try but no...Like others said above, I'd like to try but not at this very moment. Thank your the inspiration though, it 'looks' simple enough, but my attempts at sewing are highly irregular! So much so that I probably need to take my second hand sewing machine for service first, who knows, maybe I'll have the time during the Easter holidays, here's hoping. Shall most definitely keep this link though :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464497795184025175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28186826460921312632019-04-10T17:17:28.719+10:002019-04-10T17:17:28.719+10:00Good on you for being flexible, Cassandra. The cr...Good on you for being flexible, Cassandra. The cross back looks really good in linen or a heavyish cotton. I hope you send a photo. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23082812973982668162019-04-10T17:16:02.051+10:002019-04-10T17:16:02.051+10:00Bargain!Bargain!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76157311867866975792019-04-10T16:32:24.392+10:002019-04-10T16:32:24.392+10:00I really want to make the cross back apron, but no...I really want to make the cross back apron, but none of the material in my stash really suits. So I have printed out the One Yard Apron, super simple and already cut out ready to put together tomorrow. <br />I may still make the cross back one...just have to find the right fabric. Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699551609267271644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37917997740899661592019-04-09T08:17:16.264+10:002019-04-09T08:17:16.264+10:00Hi last Sunday we had a small fete at our local Ro...Hi last Sunday we had a small fete at our local Road Safety Centre an older lady had made apron with pegs pockets including the pegs. I had never seen one, I bought it straight away for 4.00. Love itjaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290166607184803264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22584771256712897372019-04-09T07:44:22.899+10:002019-04-09T07:44:22.899+10:00Hi Rhonda, I currently own 3 bib aprons. Two are n...Hi Rhonda, I currently own 3 bib aprons. Two are new and not yet worn but the other I use often especially when I am making a holiday dinner and have invited others and want to keep my clothes clean. I think I should wear them more often which is why I've purchased more. I'm too buy right now to make any aprons...doing spring cleaning, gardening and so on. I only started wearing aprons a few years ago but grew up seeing almost all women wear them daily.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5489509123038093762019-04-09T06:19:18.768+10:002019-04-09T06:19:18.768+10:00I'm going to make the cross-back apron when I&...I'm going to make the cross-back apron when I'm finished my other sewing project. I currently use the way-too-big bbq apron my hubby bought when he was on sausage sizzle duty back when our son was in kindy (years and years ago). I think it's time I had an apron of my own and I have some linen in my stash now to use. Thanks for the links, Rhonda! Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57089772757136497992019-04-09T04:35:38.807+10:002019-04-09T04:35:38.807+10:00I appreciate those links, Thankyou! AndreaI appreciate those links, Thankyou! AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82811842429093013262019-04-09T03:34:35.813+10:002019-04-09T03:34:35.813+10:00I always wear an apron - I don't have a lot of...I always wear an apron - I don't have a lot of money for clothes and an apron certainly helps keep things cleaner. Plus it helps make me feel "homemaker-ish" if you know what I mean :-) I've always thought I'd like to try making a cross-back apron, so thankyou for the link. Not sure when I'll sew it, but now I've got it bookmarked.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391322618950623162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25522993739044053862019-04-09T03:30:00.535+10:002019-04-09T03:30:00.535+10:00Rhonda, thanks for pulling all this info together ...Rhonda, thanks for pulling all this info together - it's great! It's so interesting to see the different ways the patterns are made. Like others, I can't "bee" right now, but want to come back to this. I have a couple of my Mom's old aprons and a half apron that I made in school during sewing class, but I don't wear them now. This makes me want to make a few new ones that I won't mind getting dirty. Right now, my apron is an old shirt :). Beth in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30424214870432394012019-04-09T02:37:26.191+10:002019-04-09T02:37:26.191+10:00I was planning to enter too. But have some infecti...I was planning to enter too. But have some infection and my hand is so swollen I can't pick up a thing. Maybe if it goes better soon.<br />WilmaWilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549316541046652987noreply@blogger.com