Black Friday Sewing



I have never been one to fight the crowds on Black Friday so I spent my day in my sewing room. This was a perfect day to make a new Christmas apron.



I fell in love with this gingerbread print when I saw it at Hobby Lobby and thought it would work well with Lori Holt's One Yard Apron.   One half yard for the skirt, one quarter yard for waistband and pocket trim, and another quarter yard for sash and pockets.  I cut the pocket smaller and only added one as I wanted the gingerbread men to dance around the skirt.  Cookies anyone?

 Stay calm and put your apron on,

 Betty Lou

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15 comments:

  1. lil red henNovember 30, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Such sweet fabric ~ an apron perfect for Christmas cooking!

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  2. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDDecember 1, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    So cute and very Christmasy - love the green polka dot fabric popping against the red :D

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  3. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com December 1, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Adorable! :)

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  4. AnonymousDecember 1, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    This is darling. You always find the best fabric.

    Love your Christmas side bars.
    Lillian

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  5. KateDecember 1, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    A cute, Christmassy apron!

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  6. Loves to QuiltDecember 2, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Cute apron! I have a friend who loves gingerbread men and women. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  7. Loves to QuiltDecember 2, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Cute apron! I have a friend who loves gingerbread! I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Very 'sweet' apron, Betty Lou. I like the varied polka dot fabric colors, and the pocket is darling - a very festive apron, indeed.

    I, too, am not one to fight crowds on Black Friday. I don't even like that name - it certainly doesn't bring out the celebration in me. But your idea for the day was much better.

    Blessings,
    Marianne

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  9. Pam~ Virginia RetroDecember 4, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Just love your sweet apron! So cute and Christmas~y.
    Happy Rednesday!

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  10. ShelleyDecember 5, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Very cute, Betty Lou! I imagine you have lots of apron patterns? I buy them when I see them...they are so much fun!

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  11. soscrappyDecember 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Such a sweet apron. What a nice way to make holiday baking even more festive!

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  12. Eggs In My PocketDecember 12, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Smart lady to spend your time so creatively instead of pushing and shoving! Love the fabric and the apron

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  13. HaddockDecember 13, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    So many ginger breads and they look cute.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Hello
    After posting a reply to your sample apron pattern blog, I went to Etsy.com to check out vintage Advance patterns. "Underwood Creations" site has a half apron sample from Advance/Penney (1940's) plus a Simplicity full, wrap-around sample apron (1970's). Thought you might be interested. Another bonus, her prices (and s/h) are generally half of other sites. I haven't tried her site though,
    Nearly all my patterns are from thrift stores for 10 to 25 cents. My
    DH thinks it's a weird collection choice for a woman who can't cook.

    Simplicity 7365 apron has paper, disposable fabrics and felt listed under Suggested fabric types!! 1967 must have been a wild time.
    Delia from RB

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  15. Fashion LoverJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    So beautiful!! I love it!

    XOXO!

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