My friend Carolyn loves vampire and Halloween stuff, so when I saw this cute fabric with skeletons and roses on it last Christmas or so, it cried out to me that I needed to make an apron for Carolyn out of it. (I think if you know Carolyn, you agree.) I have several apron patterns inherited from my mom, and I bought enough fabric for the one I thought I wanted to make. After making one of those aprons for a different friend, I decided it was overkill and went with a less fabric-intensive apron for Carolyn. She loves it, and I even saw her wearing it when I went over to dinner at her house last Saturday. (If she doesn't love it, she does a good job making me feel good about it anyway.) I gave her the apron "for Christmas" back in July. (I don't always get my projects done in a timely manner.) The apron is pretty nice. It has one big pocket in the middle of the front and a smaller one for a pencil or thermometer or other small kitchen thingy on one side towards the top.
For her birthday this year (on time!), I made a tote bag for her out of the same fabric. I used It's so Easy/Simplicity pattern #2402. It can fold up and fit in a little pouch. I think it's a pretty nice tote. It's strong, and it is lined with a red cotton broadcloth for even more sturdiness (and so there aren't as many seams showing in the bottom). The pouch is cool too. I used a magnetic snap to close it, and it has a little clip on it, so it can be attached to the tote when the tote is unfolded.
I still have enough fabric for one more project for Carolyn. We'll see what it becomes.
I do love my apron and tote! I use both all the time. :)
ReplyDeleteSo what type of magnetic strip did you use? I've made purses before w a magnetic snap but with how you connect them, even if its lined, and has interface, it rips right at the snap due to the stress of continued opening.
ReplyDeleteI am actually worried about that happening. The ones I got recommended putting cardboard behind the pokey bits that you bend down. (I can't figure out a good name to call them.) We'll see how it works. As for brand, I think they're Dritz, but I'm not sure.
ReplyDeletecardboard, that might be a good idea! Thanks!
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