Friday, June 6, 2008

Halleluia!!!

Do you hear those angels singing???? It's because I finally finished my Emmeline apron. I have had this pattern and fabric for MONTHS. Since February. And I have been either too sidetracked with other projects or too intimidated to start this one. But I told myself that I can't buy any more fabric or patterns until I finish what I have, so I had to tackle this eventually. I really like the way it looks, but holy moly was it a high maintenance project. Homemade bias strips, darts, gathers, and HAND STITCHING. I cheated and left out the hand stitching part. This is an apron, for Pete's sake. It will be okay if the seams show a bit!!

So here it is!
A blurry self portrait so you can see the fit.

Side A


Side B (yes, that's right, people -- it's REVERSABLE!!)

Both Sides

14 comments:

Shannon b said...

so cute - I love this style! My aunt has made a bunch of aprons like this and I just think that they are so pretty. The empire waist/ties gives it such a feminine, flattering look. Job well done Paige!

Rochelle said...

WOW!! I love it!! I want this pattern! Ahh I am so so excited and your fabric is adorable!! I might copy that too!

Julie@My5monkeys said...

wow. its a beautiful apron and love the colors.

Julie@My5monkeys said...

I had 4gifts4julie or Mikbrand and my ds is b from 90210. I was there with Ivillage then to TPP. I had went to the May2001 page for 1 day then I wasn't able to log in again. oh well. But I have been with my april2000 group. :)

Karla and Mike said...

Ooooh, I really like that one. (wink, wink) It looks like the poppies blooming right now in my garden.

Candy said...

Very, very cute. I will do the hand stitching I love doing that! But really you don't miss it with all the other cute details!

Aundrea said...

so,so cute! I love that it's reversable!

Michelle said...

That turned out awesome! You really need to reward yourself for all that hard work! (wink-wink)

Megan said...

You are so crafty! Look at you sew! I'm so impressed!

Polliwog said...

I love it! I have been keeping up with your apron fetish all along the way; this is my favorite. Very fun.

Elder Caleb Habel said...

SO CUTE!

Jodi said...

REALLY CUTE! The Emmaline has always been one of my favorites! You did such a nice job. Love the fabric choice!

Emily Cole said...

Great Job! It looks gorgeous! I love the big red poppies, and then the paislys on the other side... so cool! It was easier than you thought right?

tanyawebster said...

you are apron crazed girl....LOL!! your talent is amazing!! i love seeing all your creations!!!!