The front fabric is some Japanese craft canvas I bought maybe a year ago from a seller who neglected to tell me it was canvas....so it sat and sat. The lining is some leftover white cotton or poly/cotton that I think originally lined a dress. And all the notions came out of my leftover notions bag -- when you make tiny dresses, you never use up the whole pack of rick-rack or ribbon! The colors are so cheery:
And I love the little squirrels who look like they're running down the paths!!
When it was done, it was heavier than I expected, but she's worn it a few times with no complaints! Now I just wish I had enough to make one for me!
That's just great - such sweet fabric! I'm going to go check Tie One On now - sounds like a good small project to get me going - as soon as I drag my machine back out!
ReplyDeleteSo precious! You know, I just never use aprons (or baby bibs, for that matter), but I love the idea of them, and wish I would use them!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I'm in the process of making a nursing "apron" (aka Hooter Hider knock off), and maybe if I get used to wearing *that*, aprons could follow???
Have a wonderful day, sweetie!
love that squirrely print! and the rick rack detailing is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to go play Animal Crossing really bad. But no! I will work. Worky work. *sigh*
ReplyDelete"I'd rather be fishing! (on my couch)" is my new imaginary bumpersticker.