A Is For Apron Pt 2

As I mentioned before in a previous post; I have an affinity for vintage patterns, textiles and notions; namely, vintage apron patterns. I also love aprons. I came across a couple of sellers on Etsy who are making aprons similar to the types I like. I also found a couple of sellers that make fantasy related aprons; mostly of the Doctor Who variety.

I take great pride in my work and would never sell a handmade item without careful and tedious details maintained. I am notorious for ripping seams and restting my seams or even, most serious cases, recut the pattern piece altogether. Unfortunately some of the handmade aprons I am finding on Etsy don't show the attention to detail I put into mine. However, I did find inspiration to make my own TARDIS apron.

I made this from 100% cotton blue fabric with a modern apron pattern of a vintage apron style. I love how the ruffle goes all the around the to the tie in the back.

Once I had the actual apron finished I began my prep on the custom pieces to resemble parts of a police box. I could have put alot more flair on the apron but I thought a simple, cleaner approach would be best. It was suggested to use fabric paint and write "Police (phone call) Box" on the top of the black stripe but I didn't trust my handwriting to look so good.

I used a very thin 100% cotton white fabric for the windows. I didn't realize how thin the fabric was until I tried placing the pieces on the apron- I decided to use a fusible interfacing to give it more weight and not bunch up after washing. I also sewed 2 rows of stitches around the pieces and the pieces are quite secure.

The final touch I added a small white grosgrain bow to resemble the light at the top but I don't really know how I feel about it. I am thinking I will get some yellow ribbon and see if I like it better.

I think this apron took about 1 1/4 yards of fabric and 1/4 yard of contrast fabric and maybe 10 inches of the ribbon- all total I think this cost around $10.00 to make.

UPDATE:

Joann's has added licensed BBC fabrics to their stores and I got my hands on a few yards of differnt styles. I have made some aprons with these materials in my Etsy shop.

Handmade Doctor Who Daleks Half Apron

Handmade Doctor Who Full Apron with Exploding Tardis Trim

Handmade Doctor Who Multi Pocket Apron

What Not To Wear

Is this still a question of fashion faux pas? Stacy London is sooo annoying to me telling women their fashion choices are horrid. I, myself have an unusual sense of fashion and I know for a fact I would be a perfect target for her. She likes to tell everyone what to wear and how to wear it. I have noticed others too, in certain groups, like to set rules for what to and what not to wear.

As my profile states I am a nerdy girl - I was a drama geek; we used to wear trench coats and tons and tons of black plastic bracelets and we accepted each other while trading new and quirky fashion tips. As an adult I am finding that these types of groups are a little less accepting.

I may be getting ahead of myself here and speaking out of turn, but I am still learning about steampunk and its aesthetics. Sometimes I read about people making fun of other "cosplayers". Steampunk wardrobes and costumes usually have some sort of mechanical influence with cogs and gears attached. According to some...you just can't sew on some gears and cogs and call it steampunk...

I mean, come on; all newcomers need to start somewhere. Mentors are needed for newbies.

I was watching The Nerdist the other night and Chris and the panel were discussing how us geeks don't know everything geek/nerd and we don't have time to watch every Star Wars movie or Battlestar Galactica program and sadly enough...not everyone knows what a TARDIS is.

http://www.nerdist.com/podcast/nerdist/

The point I am trying to make here is that everyone can overlap their interests and they need some time to assimilate into the new environment. Not all of us did live action role playing- even us drama geeks.

BTW- TARDIS stands for time and dimension device in space! Now you know!