Simplicity 4344
For whatever reasons I have decided I would like some aprons, maybe it is that whole June Cleaver thing. Actually, I like the idea of wearing an apron keeping my clothing clean when I need to cook, especially when it is something like getting a meal together for the Crockpot. In my search for a good pattern for myself, I started with this one from Simplicity.
Pattern Picture:
Project Photo:
This is the first apron I made from this pattern.
Pattern Rating:
I found the pattern very easy to put together, along with being very quick.
Pattern Description:
Child and Misses Vintage Apron
Pattern Sizing/Sizing Used:
All sizes; A one-size fits all
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Besides the different fabrics used and lack of my button additions, yes I think the finished product looks like the pattern photo.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Actually, the instructions were very good. I only had two problems with the instructions. My first problem came with putting the right side to the wrong side when sewing, for whatever reason I just was dyslexic every time I read that instruction. When I made the apron, I wanted to do the right-to-right sides, which caused the ripper to come out once! The other problem is the way the instructions have you attach the shoulder/neck pieces to the rest of the apron.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I like the design of the apron, giving a chance for fabric coordination. I also like the look of the apron. I enjoyed the fact there was no hemming for this apron, all the edges are incased within the production of the apron; I was either sewing or flipping edges to the inside, topstitching, or folding and ironing the edges in than topstitching. My only dislike was the way I was to attach the shoulder/neck pieces. After incasing all the edges on this apron, on the shoulder/neck pieces they simply have you sewing / attaching it to the main pieces, which would leave raw edges on the backside for this attachment only. I opted to sew the pieces together except where they would attach. On the edges where it would be attached I folded and ironed the seam allowances down inside. I then sandwiched the edges of the apron into the two layers of shoulder/neck pieces, topstitched the pieces to the rest of the apron.
Fabric & Notions Used:
100% cotton fabric. The first one (purple & white) I made from cotton from JoAnn’s. The second one I made from 100% cotton fabric from Wal-Mart.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
No alteration and/or design changes made.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I did sew it again. My mother-in-law seen the purple/white apron as I finished, she absolutely loved it. She really wanted an apron, stating it had been years since she owned one, that she use to always wear them. I guess an apron is not an item easily found in stores anymore. As a surprise gift for my mother-in-law, I made this one:
Tips:
No real tips on this pattern; this is an easy pattern to put together in a matter of a few short hours.
Conclusion:
Although I really like this apron pattern I am interested in trying another one I picked up too, Simplicity 3544, which is a Vintage Retro pattern. Now I just need to find the right fabric to go with this apron pattern.
