My elevator pitch used to be: ” I sew, I dance; I teach both.”
I have retired from performing and teaching dance< Belly and Bollywood>, but I still am lucky enough to be able to keep up the creativity with my sewing work.
Every once in a while, I am lucky enough to be able to assist another sewist in the completion of their projects that may have gotten away from them, their lives have become too busy, or whatever the reason…
Here’s the latest – and I love it – I want one for me now ! I don’t need one though… sigh…
TADA~ and yes, it will look better with a body inside and a bit of aging from laundering..
Click on the first thumbnail and hit the right arrow to go along for the journey!
The pieces – a cut out apron, extra denim and some leatherette!
and checking the size at the “waist”
Adjust the curve to even things out
and determine the length and add hem -make sure it’s squared off too!
Small pockets – using the grid to make them square
serged all the edges and folded them back to create the finished openings with topstitching
openings finished and the sides and bottoms folded back and pinned
the same treatment on the apron itself – and two rows using the foot as a guide.
making sure it’s all even – fold it in half.
pocket placement is centred along the centre front fold.
and the lower pockets are checked …
ruler helps to again ensure they are straight and even
and they get sewn in place with more topstitching – again using the foot as a guide for consistency
making the straps in leatherette – measuring and making straight strips
folded in thirds and using paper underneath to ensure a smooth ride through the machine
when you pull away the paper, some bits will stick between the threads – I find a slight rubbing with a stiff brush gets more of it out.
see…
Conchos and Grommets for details!
The straps were stitched so that they can be slipped out to launder the apron and criss cross in the back similar to a Japanese apron style.
and yes, there are the original chalk lines – which my client will wash out, but ignoring them… I LOVE IT!
So pleased with how the conchos worked out – even though I did hammer my finger
and even though they are different colours, with the straps, it blends beautifully!
TADA~ and yes, it will look better with a body inside and a bit of aging from laundering..
So…. yes!
If you need help finishing a project, let me know and let’s co-create something amazing!
Specializing in Custom Designed Garments since 1988
