Sunday, November 13, 2011

Dare to DIY- Apron

The lovely Kim over at NewlyWoodwards is hosting a Dare to DIY Blog Party. 

Being the party animal that I am, I decided to join in. (Cue laughter.  That was a joke. I’m a hermit.)

This week’s challenge was “Dare to Be Thankful.”  A challenge to make your own DIY Thanksgiving Project to share what you are thankful for.

I am thankful for…time in the kitchen with family.

One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is bonding with family in the kitchen either preparing the meal…or watching others prepare it.  I also love the warmth of the oven and those wonderful smells. Is it Thanksgiving yet?

I am, however, one messy lady in the kitchen so I decided to try my hand at sewing an apron to assist me in holiday food preparation. Or washing dishes.  That’s usually my job.  Who couldn’t use a cute dish washing apron?

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I used this tutorial from Stitches in Play.  The tutorial was very easy to follow.  I finished the apron in 1 1/2 hours.  I think I could make the next one in an hour because I will magically learn to cut straight by then. I’m a bad blogger and I don’t know the name of the fabrics I used.  I purchased them both at Joann's.

I hope you appreciate the fact that I put jeans and a sweater on to model this apron.  I failed to wash my hair and put on make-up though.  Sorry.  It’s Sunday.  This is the only head shot you get.

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What are you thankful for?  Are you an apron fan?  Who are my fellow dishwashers?

Head on over to NewlyWoodwards and check out all of the other DIY projects!

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32 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteNovember 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    the apron is adorable- love the fabrics! but the model is even cuter!

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  2. claire @ a peachtree city lifeNovember 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    hahaha! love the sweater! but the apron is truly cute! i'm always so jealous of anyone who can sew. it's very fall-ish - good job!

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  3. Sugarr2518November 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    That's usually how Sunday's go for me too! It's super cute and I love the mix of the different patterns together.

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  4. Chelsea @ two twenty oneNovember 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Cute! I love the fabric combo. You did a great job!

    I refuse to wear make-up on Sundays unless I have to... aaaand I never got out of my pj's/yoga pants today.

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  5. Oona JohnsonNovember 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Love the patterns on the fabrics! I wish I had the motivation to sew anything these days... Your apron looks great!

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  6. Rachel // Maybe MatildaNovember 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    What a cute little dishwashing apron! I have that same yellow fabric that I'm scared to use . . . I don't want to ruin it :-( I love it with the brown and white polka dot fabric!

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  7. JennyNovember 13, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    LOVE the apron- those fabrics look great together! Great head shot too ;)

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  8. April @ An Urban AcreNovember 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    You are adorable - love that last shot =)

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  9. Jessi | Minnesota Mrs.November 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    This looks great! I love the polka-dots. I'll have to check that pattern out too, especially if it's easy :)

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  10. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    It turned out lovely! The fabric you used is pretty =) And you doggie is so cute!
    Visiting from NewlyWoodwards...

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  11. Carry GraceNovember 14, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I already have a cute apron, but not I want one in those colors! Your dog is too cute.

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  12. Carry GraceNovember 14, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    *now

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  13. Vintage RestyledNovember 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Love the fabric! How your dog sits for photos is truly amazing!!

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  14. Jordan@the2seasonsNovember 14, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    This is so cute. I am pinning this so one day I can make a cute apron. This is a great gift idea as well.

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  15. Kelly @ View along the wayNovember 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    It turned out so cute! I also expect my future projects to take less time because things will magically be easier then. I think this mindset also leads to constant procrastination.

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  16. Cindy @The Flipping CoupleNovember 14, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Super cute! I'm totally impressed that you made that. Me+crafty=fail. True story. I'm also super impressed that you can get Ike to sit nicely in so many pictures with you.

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  17. LynnNovember 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    i'm a huge apron fan-yours is super sweet. love your fabric combo too. (and that sweater-where's that from?)

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  18. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsNovember 14, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    This is such a cute apron! Love it! And loving the model, too!

    Really like the fabrics you chose. Very fall-y. This is a great and versatile project.

    Thanks for linking up and playing along!

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  19. Lucky GirlNovember 14, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What a great looking apron! I'm so jealous of the easy access that you have to great fabrics in the US. Finding cute fabrics in Canada is usually a challenge :)

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  20. Hyphen InteriorsNovember 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    So cute! You must be a pretty good seamstress. You are so tiny! Cute, cute.

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  21. AmyNovember 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    You are way too cute!!! Love the patterns you chose too.

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  22. Lacie JosephineNovember 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Very cute!

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  23. Carol@TheDesignPagesNovember 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    The apron is beautiful and you clearly can pull off the whole perfect housewife thing! You're too funny:)

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  24. The WilsonsNovember 14, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Adorable!!! Maybe if I wore a cute apron like this, I could actually cook :) I love the fabrics you used!

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  25. Erin @ Domestic AdventureNovember 14, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Visiting from NewlyWoodwards...your apron is SO cute! Love it! I'll cook if you wash the dishes...deal?

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  26. ErinNovember 14, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    OK--that is the cutest apron I have ever seen. Seriously. I love the bow. I definitely need an apron because I always end up with mess all over me when I enter the kitchen. Maybe I'll follow your lead... :)

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  27. MandaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Love it! I'm impressed with your seamstress skilz! I'm also happy that I'm not the only one who considers it an accomplishment to get out of bed on Sundays :)

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  28. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love that your dog posed with you! I am just getting into sewing and this apron seems do-able! AND I love the fabric you chose, I also had no idea that fabric was named.

    Jumping by from newlywoodwards!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love this apron! I so wish I could make something like this. I do need a sweater like that....for when I am not up to taking pictures...or to hide from my children! :) I am a new follower of yours, love your blog. Looking forward to keeping up with it.

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  30. Debbie-RefreshrestyleNovember 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I still want your dog,and I love the apron!
    Debbie

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  31. Diane Marie HallNovember 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    great apron. I am wondering if my Charlie will be as big as ike. how much does he weigh?

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  32. Mrs.MillerNovember 29, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I'm visiting from the Dare to DIY blog party. I love love love the fabrics you chose for the apron. I wish my sewing machine was working so I could make a cute apron like this!

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