Wednesday, June 18, 2008

A Super Challenge

A few weeks ago my friend Megan asked if she could "commission" an apron for her husband for her birthday. She wanted something totally unique. She said she would like something with either a Mad Scientist, Mathematics, or Superman theme. I love a challenge, so I took it on. I decided on a Superman theme, and since the apron is for a MAN, I could really have fun making it "cool." I finished it today.



There is aLOT of Heat 'N Bond in this project, but it wasn't HARD, just a bit time consuming. Megan -- I will tell you what I tell all my apron recipients: Don't look too close. It ain't perfect. But I think it is darn cool. I especially like the added touch of the six pack I put on there. Rock on!!!

I found the "S" emblem online and resized it. Then I traced it onto the freezer paper to make my templates. The small S on the belt had to be cut out with a straight razor because it was too small for scissors. I also just used the Ultra Bond on it because I was afraid of ruining it if I tried to stitch it down. I am still learning, you know.



I thought it would have been really cool to add a detachable cape, but Megan went with the Incredibles philosophy of NO CAPES!!! Megan, I will get it out in the mail tomorrow. I hope Spencer loves it!!

11 comments:

Megan said...

You so totally ROCK! He is gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE it--especially the 6-pack. Three hurrahs for Paige! :)

Aundrea said...

you did a SUPER job:)

Julie@My5monkeys said...

wow. thats beautiful apron.

Rochelle said...

You are crazy girl! Will you wear it to BUNCO tonight?

Paige said...

Uh, no. For one thing, it is HUGE. I'll have to see if I can get Brian to model it tonight!

Karla and Mike said...

That apron is the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. You ought to be a costume designer and make lots of money in the movies.
Your creative juices are really flowing.
Mom

Michelle said...

FANTASTIC! You are really talented!

Candy said...

You are so creative and it turned out great!

Jacob and Emily said...

The ladies at work want to know when they can special order from you! THis is awesome!!

Anonymous said...

Seriously, that is REALLY good! I think you need to lease a cute little shop downtown here and sell your aprons. I think it would be big hit!

Shannon b said...

this looks amazing Paige! Wow - great job!
Although, I was wondering why you didn't have Brian model it for your post.