Dala Christmas Apron

Apron modeled by Aleah

I bought this super cute Dala horse fabric by Lecien a few years ago and have been trying to find the perfect project to use my perfect fabric in.  It was paralyzing.  So I decided to just bite the bullet last week and make something that I could use regularly.  I used the entire 1/2 yard to make this apron.  It has a 3" sash on the top and a 1-ish" border on the bottom.  The red dot was the perfect shade of red.  I Love It.  No regrets.

It has a nice big bow in the back and long ties.  They aren't as long on me cause I don't have a 20" waist.  :)   I sized the waistband so that the apron skirt ends at my sides.  I am going to enjoy using it year round.

In other news I put up the lights and ribbon today and the tree gets decorated tomorrow.  I really like Christmas lights and decorations.  We also went to Aleah's 5th grade Christmas choir concert tonight and it was one of the best kid concerts that I have been to.  They did a great job singing their holiday songs.

I hope you are having fun getting into the Christmas spirit too.

Reversible Child's Apron

I don't like to brag...ok, maybe I do...but my pattern for a reversible child's apron that posted at the Moda Bake Shop on Sunday is Amazing!  I came up with it a few years ago when I wanted to make an apron for my daughter, but didn't want to use binding or turn over edges.  

When I started to cut the apron out I realized that a fat quarter of fabric was just about the right size.  That is right, 3 fat quarters = a reversible child's apron with virtually no waste!  Love! 

One fat quarter for the front, one for the back and one for the ties and pockets.  You know you want to make one.  :)

If we had boys and girls in our house I would totally make one with "boy" fabric on one side and "girl" fabric on the other, but no such luck.  Only girls here, so it was flowery all the way.  :)  Check it out and let me know what you think.