Vintage Repurposing

I've been planning this project for awhile now - I found this fabulous little square tablecloth at a thrift store in the fall, and immediately decided it would be a great little apron.  I've slowly been building up my sewing skills, and after looking through a couple of apron books from the library, I decided I was ready to give it a try.

 

I purchased 1/2 a yard of the beige fabric, and new beige thread, but the bulk of the apron is cut from the tablecloth itself.  The button is a thrifted vintage one found at the same place as the tablecloth (but on a different day, of course).  I cut the tablecloth across, just a bit south of half, for the skirt, and the cut the bodice from the opposite edge.   There's still a bit left over, and I'm thinking Gwenyth definitely needs a matching half apron - don't you agree?

Comments

[Maria]

That is adorable!!! And yes, mother daughter aprons would be great!

[Arianwen]

love that apron! I thought at first it was a very expensive dress that you had found. Just shows your sewing skills must be better than you thought.

[colleen]

yes, mother daughter aprons!!! do it, do it!!!
so, so cute

[Jennifer]

Great job, it looks fantastic, and yes, mother daughter aprons are just right.

[Sarah]

Oh great work - and yes the two of you would look super cute!

[mom]

I would like to see a picture of you both wearing your aprons, while you make valentine cookies mabey, mabey to send to someone, mabey a grama

[PS~Erin]

It's perfect! That tablecloth makes such an adorable apron. I'm so impressed!

[Hasbu]

Adorable, Charity!

[Andrea]

Adorable!! And yes to the mother/daughter aprons as well :)

[marianne]

Sweet! and yes, I do believe Gwenyth should get a matching apron ;^)

[Wanda]

What an elegant looking apron.
Aprons just ought to be worn by more people.

I'm having fun catching up with your blog! Color, sewing and a wonderful zest for life.