Jan 28, 2013

Ruffled Cupcake Full Apron Tutorial

Cuisine Love.. for Cupcakes! An Apron Tutorial :)


This uses approx 1.5 m of fabric. 

I used 3 fabrics (blue, cupcakes, and butterflies). 

Plus some ric rac.

I used the same bib pattern pieces as my Cuisine Love, adjusting for size. You can make your own pattern pieces like I did! Below is copied from my other pattern, so you don't have to look between pages.

Jan 16, 2013

Cuisine Love: An Apron Tutorial


I'm having major Apron Love at this time of year. Maybe all year.

A friend gave this one it's name: Cuisine Love. 

This one is specially made (with Love!) for a lady who lives in a Nursing Home

This apron, by far, is my most favourite apron to sew and wear. I love the bib shape, and full skirt coverage WITHOUT the added bulk of pleats and ruffles. Oh, to be 125 lbs again.

Oh, what the hay! Bring it on. I hope you enjoy this tutorial. 

Jan 9, 2013

Scrappy Corset Apron Tutorial



My BFF asked me for an apron, so I came up with this one for her. 

After I made the blue apron, I found that the waist was tinier than comfortable for me.
For future reference, make the BLUE panels larger at the waist, and less pointed.

Version 2 of my apron has notes written in purple.


Jan 8, 2013

Pleated Apron Tutorial



I’ve been on an Apron Love for the past 6 months. I decided to put my ideas down…… and here is another one. This one I made for my neighbour for Christmas 2012.

The original Pattern:

You will need to make yourself a pattern for this apron but it is very easy. Just one pattern piece is all you will need for the skirt.


Reversible Apron Tutorial



This easy apron is a true basic. With or without ruffles and fancies, this apron is sure to please. It was quick, too. It should take less than 2 hours to finish this project.

I made this one for one of the daughters :) <3

I don’t have patterns, just figure it out as I go. This one is loosely adapted from McCalls 5284 Misses'Aprons .




DIY = I Can Do That!

My initial post: I finally made it to a blog! After searching the 'net for ideas and tutorials, I thought..."I can do that!" So here is my space for my creative outlet.

I hope my tales of city life, country life, and tutorials bring you back.

I enjoy sewing, and this year, I've been focusing on <3 Aprons <3! As we head into the rest of the year, I'll post about Gardening, my inner-city Apiary (beekeeping), and of course, Food. We have food "needs" in our home, and I now cook gluten-free for most family meals.

I like to share, especially if it helps someone else! So.... if you make any of my items, please don't take credit for them as your own. Please link back to my blog if you can. If you wish, I'll ~gladly~ post your photo of what you made on the tute page!

Enjoy