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

Vintage Is As Vintage Does

April 5, 2010

It is no accident that I am a vintage enthusiast. Pictures of my childhood in the late 60's capture me wearing black and white saddle shoes and baby blue cat eye glasses. I cannot remember a time that I was NOT playing dress up.

At the very young age of 6 or 7, I wanted to increase the wardrobe changes for my Malibu Barbie. My Grandma Mary taught me how to sew on her 1920's cast iron Singer sewing machine and my fashion direction took a new turn. In the 70's and 80's I created and sewed many a theatrical costume during my high school drama career as well as ones for my children in later years. No matter what the time period was; my costumes were always created with vintage in mind.

Incorporating vintage and modern fashions and accessorizing with textiles and millenary became my own personal style. Almost 30 years later- the story is the same but now I am offering my passion and love of vintage to everyone worldwide.