Rustic Scandinavian Apron With Decorative Stitches
|
|
- Jane James
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Published on Sew4Home Rustic Scandinavian Apron With Decorative Stitches Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 26 October :00 Like whipped cream on a plain piece of pie or a marshmallow dropped in a mug of hot cocoa, decorative stitches can turn an ordinary project into something special. We started with a basic bib and skirt design in two natural colors of cotton duck, then added multiple lines of 9mm decorative stitching. The result: our charmingly rustic Scandinavian apron. It's perfect as a gift for your favorite holiday baker or wear it yourself while whipping up a little appelkaka (Swedish apple cake) or chockladbullar (Swedish cocoa balls). We were excited to use Janome's new Horizon Memory Craft for this project, getting to choose from over 400 decorative options that could be stitched up to 9mm in width. Our apron mixes a plain cotton duck accent (the nutmeg) with a strone-washed cotton (the natural). The wrinkly look of the stone-washed fabric added to the rustic look, as did our technqiue of leaving two of the accent bands with a raw edge that fluffed or "ragged" when laundered. We found good selections of cotton duck online at Fabric.com and Fabric Depot. Sewing Tools You Need Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome Horizon Memory Craft because we love its 9mm decorative stitch) Fabric and Other Supplies
2 Main fabric for apron skirt and bib: 1 yard of 45-54" wide heavy fabric: we used a 54" cotton duck in Natural with a "distressed" type of finish so it retained a stone-washed, slightly wrinkled look Accent fabric for apron bib, waist and neck ties and bottom border: ¾ yard of 45-54" wide heavy fabric: we used a 54" cotton duck in Nutmeg NOTE: The top of the pocket and the bottom border of the skirt are both left raw to "rag" or fray to complete the "rustic" look of this apron design. So, you need a fabric that will rag when laundered. An all-cotton selection is your best bet. Two 1½" D-rings: we used a gunmetal finish All purpose thread in colors to match fabric for sewing: we used natural and nutmeg All purpose thread in colors for decorative stitching: we used persimmon, nutmeg and dark steel gray NOTE: Some people prefer a rayon thread for decorative stitching, but the rustic design of this apron calls for a matte rather than shiny finish, so we suggest the regular all-purpose thread. Tear away stabilizer or spray starch to stabilize your fabric for decorative stitching See-through ruler Fabric pencil Iron and ironing board Scissors or rotary cutter and mat Straight pins Hand sewing needle Getting Started 1. Download and print the two apron bib patterns: Apron Bib Part 1 and Apron Bib Part 2. IMPORTANT: Each pattern is ONE 8.5" x 11" sheet. You must print the PDF files at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page. 2. Cut out each pattern along the solid line. NOTE: There are arrows on the two pattern pieces, but they are NOT meant to be taped together. These are reference arrows so you can orient how the two pieces of fabric will go together. 3. From the main apron fabric (Natural cotton duck in our sample), cut the following: ONE 15" x 28" rectangle for the skirt base ONE 8½" x 28" rectangle for the pocket panel Use the Apron Bib Part 2 pattern to cut TWO bibs on the fold as shown on the pattern piece 4. From the accent apron fabric (Nutmeg cotton duck in our sample), cut the following: ONE 4" x 31" strip for the long neck tie ONE 4" x 4" square for the short neck tie tab FOUR 2½" x 25" strips for the waist ties ONE 1½" x 28" strip for the top pocket border ONE 3½" x 28" rectangle for the bottom border Use the Apron Bib Part 1 pattern to cut TWO bibs on the fold as shown on the pattern piece At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board
3 1. Press all your cut pieces so they are nice and flat. 2. Pin each Apron Bib 1 piece to an Apron Bib 2 piece. 3. Using a ½" seam allowance, stitch together to create the complete bib front and bib lining. Decorative stitch planning, testing and stitching 1. Pick out three decorative stitches to accent your apron. I used the amazing new Janome Horizon Memory Craft and so had 425 to choose from! I tested several and decided on Decorative Stitch #84 and Heirloom Stitches #11 and # I stabilized a scrap of my base fabric to test the stitches I was interested in and to figure out how far apart I wanted them to be. In the photo below, you'll see my tests at ½" apart (too far), ¼" apart (too close) and ⅜" apart (just right). 3. Using a fabric pen or pencil you know will easily wash away, draw guidelines on both the apron bib front and the pocket panel. 4. The apron bib front requires THREE guides lines. First find the center point (top to bottom) of the bottom portion of the bib (the center of the Natural fabric in our sample). Draw this line first - horizontal across the entire piece. Then, draw one line ⅜" above the center line and one line ⅜" below the center line. NOTE: Remember, ⅜" was my chosen spacing; you might want yours closer together or farther away, depending on the width of your stitches.
4 5. The pocket panel requires NINE guides lines. First find the center point (top to bottom) of the pocket panel. You can fold the piece lengthwise to find or center or measure 4½" from the top raw edge. Draw this line first - horizontal across the entire piece. Then, draw FOUR lines above the center line, each ⅜" apart and FOUR lines below the center line, also each ⅜" apart. 6. Following your manual, set up your machine for decorative stitching and stabilize your fabric with tear-away stabilizer or spray starch. 7. Thread the machine with the first accent thread color. NOTE: Because the back of all our decorative stitching is hidden, you can use white bobbin thread with all the top thread colors to speed up the thread changes. Just make sure your tension is correctly set so none of the bobbin threads pull up to the top. This is part of the stitch testing steps above. 8. We started with the decorative stitching on the apron bib. First stitch the center row.
5 9. Re-thread and stitch the two outside rows. 10. Re-thread again and stitch the row that bridges the seam between the two fabric colors of the bib. Use the seam as your center guide. NOTE: If you are new to decorative stitching, check our our article: Decorative Stitches: Love Them! Use Them! for some handy tips and techniques for flawless sewing. 11. Re-thread again and stitch the rows across the pocket panel. To reduce the number of thread changes, do all the rows of each color and then switch to the next color. Our pocket patten was as follows: Decorative Stitch #84 in dark steel gray
6 Heirloom Stitch #11 in nutmeg Heirloom Stitch #15 in persimmon Heirloom Stitch #11 in nutmeg Decorative Stitch #84 in dark steel gray Heirloom Stitch #11 in nutmeg Heirloom Stitch #15 in persimmon Heirloom Stitch #11 in nutmeg Decorative Stitch #84 in dark steel gray Bib pleats 1. The bib front and back both require two ¾" pleats along the bottom. To do this, first mark your fold positions. 2. Find the exact center of the bib back by folding it in half, mark this point with a pin along the bottom edge. 3. Measure 2¾" to the right of the center point and mark with a pin. Then, measure 2¾" to the left of the center point and mark with a pin. 4. Finally measure and mark 1½" to the right of the rightmost pin and 1½" to the left of the leftmost pin. 5. Remove the center pin; you don't need it now. 6. Use your fabric pencil to place marks along the bottom edge of the bib at the the pairs of pin points.
7 7. With each pair, pinch the fabric right sides together until the two marks meet and pin in place. 8. With the pleats folded in place, flip the bib over and measure 2" from the bottom edge up. 9. Run a line of stitching along these measurements to hold each pleat in place: ¾" from the pleat fold and 2" from the bottom raw edge to the end of the seam.
8 10. Repeat to create identical ¾" pleats along the bottom of the bib front. Press all pleats toward the center. Make and attach the neck ties and finish the bib 1. Find the 4" x 31" long neck tie. 2. Fold in half, right sides together, lengthwise (so it is now 2" x 31"). Pin, and stitch, using a ½" seam allowance, across one end and all along the long side, pivoting at the corner. Leave the other end open and raw. 3. Find the 4" x 4" short neck tie tab. 4. Fold in half, right sides together, (so it is now 2" x 4"). Pin, and stitch, using a ½" seam allowance just along the side. Leave both ends open and raw. 5. Turn both tabs right side out and press. Even though these aren't super tiny, check out our tutorial for an easy way to Turn and Press Tiny Tubes. 6. Place the apron bib front right side up on your work surface. Pin the long tie 1" in from the left side of the apron with the raw edges of the tie and the top of bib aligned. 7. Fold the short tab tie in half so the raw ends match up. Slip the two D-rings into the fold. Then, pin the folded tab tie 1" in from the right side of the apron. The raw edges of the tie and the top of bib should be aligned and the folded end of the tie with the D-rings should be hanging down.
9 8. Layer the front bib and back bib right sides together, sandwiching the ties in between the layers. Pin along both sides and across the top; leave the bottom open for turning. 9. Stitch front to back, using a ½" seam allowance. Remember to pivot at the corners. Keep the long tie out of the way of the seam as you sew. 10. Trim the corners at an angle. 11. Turn right side out, push out the top corners and pull up the ties. 12. Press well.
10 Assemble the skirt Top pocket accent strip 1. Find the 1½" x 28" accent strip. 2. Pin the RIGHT side of the strip against the WRONG side of the skirt panel along the top edge. 3. Stitch together, using a ½" seam allowance. Then, trim back the seam allowance to ¼" and finish with either a serger or with an overcast or zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. 4. Bring the accent strip up and over to the front, encasing the finished seam allowance. Pin in place.
11 5. Stitch the strip in place ⅜" from the top folded edge. This leaves the bottom of the strip as a raw edge. When you launder the apron, this edge will ravel or "rag," creating a fluffy accent across the top of the pocket. The seam will stop the rag, but it is unlikely it will fray up that far. Skirt pleats 1. As you did above with the apron bib; measure, mark and make two ¾" pleats along the top edge. The measurements are the same because you want the pleats in the bib to line up with pleats in the skirt. 2. Find the center point of the skirt, measure 2¾" to the right of the center point and mark with a pin. Then, measure 2¾" to the left of the center point and mark with a pin. Finally measure and mark 1½" to the right of the rightmost pin and 1½" to the left of the leftmost pin.
12 3. Stitch down the pleats in the same manner as you did for the bib and press the pleats towards the center of the skirt. Sandwiching the bottom border 1. Lay the pleated skirt WRONG side UP on your work surface. 2. Find the 3½" x 28" bottom border strip. Place it WRONG side DOWN along the bottom edge of the skirt. So, that's wrong sides together for the skirt and the border strip. 3. Place the pocket panel RIGHT side DOWN on top of these two pieces. Again, aligning the bottom edges.
13 4. Pin all three layers in places and stitch together with a ½" seam allowance. 5. Trim the seam allowance back to ¼" and finish with either a serger or with an overcast or zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. 6. Fold up both the pocket panel and the skirt, encasing the finished seam at the inside bottom of the pocket. The skirt is now facing right side up, the pocket panel is also facing right side up and the bottom border strip is sticking out the bottom. 7. Smooth the pocket against the skirt so the raw sides edges are flush. Press in place. This will make the top of the skirt kind of blouse up. That's okay. The top part of the skirt, with its pleats, is designed with fullness so it lays nicely around the waist and across the hips. 8. The seam is hidden from both sides. Spiffy huh? We want the bottom of the border strip to be raw because it will rag like the top of the pocket accent strip. Pocket seams 1. Fold the skirt back up into place and smooth out the layers again so the sides of the pocket and the skirt are flush. 2. Measure and mark the lines for pockets. There are five pocket seams, which will create six even pockets across the pocket panel. 3. With the skirt and pocket panel still flat and smooth, find the exact center. The easiest way is to fold in half and measure with a pin. If you don't want to disturb your nice flat layers, measure 14" in from one raw side edge. 4. Make a vertical line from the bottom of the pocket panel to the top accent strip of the pocket.
14 5. Measure 4½" to the right of this center line and make another line. Measure 4½" to the right of this second line and make a third line. 6. Repeat to create to vertical lines to left of the center line. 7. Lengthen your stitch and topstitch along each drawn line. Use a thread that matches the base fabric and you won't notice the pocket seams against the decorative stitching. 8. Set up your machine again for decorative stitching, and, as you did above on the apron bib, run a decorative stitch across the pocket/border seam. Use the same decorative stitch that you did for the bib crossover stitch. Side hems 1. Make a ½" double turn hem along each side of the skirt. To do this, fold the raw edge towards the back of the skirt ½" and press, then fold another ½" and press again. Pin well.
15 2. There are a LOT of layers along these side hems. With all this bulk, I recommend you hand stitch the hems in place. I stitched with two different colors of thread - nutmeg along the border and then natural along the rest of the skirt. Waistband and waist ties 1. Find the four 2½" x 25" strips. 2. Take one pair, and using a ½" seam allowance, stitch, right sides together, along one 2½" side. Repeat with the other pair. This will give you two strips that are 2½" x 49". 3. Match these two 49" strips right sides together, lining up all raw edges and the center seams. This will become your waistband/ties. 4. Using your see-through ruler and fabric pencil, measure and mark the openings needed in the waistband to insert the apron bib and the apron skirt. You can use the center seam to insure the openings are centered. You need a 10" opening along the top of the waistband and a 24" opening along the bottom of the waist band.
16 5. Stitch the two waistband/tie pieces together, using a ½" seam allowance. Start at the bottom opening, stitch down one side, pivot at the corner, stitch across the end, pivot at the corner, and stitch along the remaining long side to the top opening. 6. Remove from machine. Move to the other end of the top opening. Start stitching again, down one side, pivot at the corner, stitch across the end, pivot at the corner, and stitch along the remaining long side to the bottom opening. 7. Turn right side out through the middle opening. Press. You might need to reach in to the corner points with a bluntedged tool, like a large knitting needle, to help push out the seam and make a nice point at all corners. 8. Make sure you press the opening seam allowances in ½" so the opening edges (top and bottom) are flush with the sewn edges. 9. Edgestitch along your finished seams, pivoting at all corners, but still leaving the top and bottom openings free and clear. Attach bib to waistband 1. Find the completed bib. 2. Insert the bib into the top opening (the 10" opening) of the waistband. Pin in place. 3. Edgestitch apron bib in place, being careful that your new edgestitching matches the existing edgestitching on the waistband/ties piece.
17 Attach skirt to waistband 1. Find the complete skirt. 2. Insert the skirt into the bottom opening (the 24" opening) of the waistband. Pin in place. Line up the pleats of the bib with the pleats of the skirt. 3. Edgestitch apron skirt in place, being careful that your new edgestitching matches the existing edgestitching on the waistband/ties piece. 4. Launder your finished apron to wash away all the stitch guidelines and to allow the two raw edges (the pocket accent strip and the bottom border) to rag and fluff. There might be some longer fabric tails when you first remove the apron from the dryer. Simply trim these flush with the fluffy frayed edges. Contributors Project Concept: Alicia Thommas Sample Creation: Liz Johnson Other machines suitable for this project include the Elna 3210 Jeans and the Pfaff hobby This project and patterns (if any) may be downloaded for personal use only. No electronic or printed reproduction permitted
18 Source URL: without the prior written consent of Sew4Home LLC. Copyright Sew4Home LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Janome Week: The "Everything" Apron: Embroidery, Decorative Stitching and Quilting
Published on Sew4Home Janome Week: The "Everything" Apron: Embroidery, Decorative Stitching and Quilting Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 26 April 2013 1:00 For our final day of Janome Week, we took all the
More informationTailored Linen and Ribbon Half Apron
Published on Sew4Home Tailored Linen and Ribbon Half Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 28 December 2017 1:00 When we're young, our parents are just our parents. Often, it's not until we're looking back
More informationSports Team Tailgate Apron
Published on Sew4Home Sports Team Tailgate Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 18 October 2016 1:00 Show your team spirit with a fan-favorite tailgate apron in team logo fabric. Since Sew4Home is located
More informationThree Tier Ombre Apron with Shabby Chic Style
Published on Sew4Home Three Tier Ombre Apron with Shabby Chic Style Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 April 2017 1:00 Ombre is a French word for shading or graduating. In fashion, it refers to the graduation
More informationKitchen Curtains with Ribbon Ties
Published on Sew4Home Kitchen Curtains with Ribbon Ties Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 27 September 2017 1:00 Curtain panels are a perfect beginner project. They're fast, super simple, and you get a great
More informationMake Your Own Grocery Bags
Published on Sew4Home Make Your Own Grocery Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 January 2011 9:00 Just when you think you're the reigning 'Queen of Green' reusing and recycling your way through the day,
More informationKid-Size Lil' Chef Apron
Published on Sew4Home Kid-Size Lil' Chef Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 07 September 2016 1:00 If you hang out with us here at Sew4Home on a regular basis, you know we love aprons! We've done retro
More informationFlannel Apron with Rick Rack Accents
Published on Sew4Home Flannel Apron with Rick Rack Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 06 March 2019 1:00 An apron in flannel makes for some cozy cookin'! We created our original sample from fat quarters,
More informationPersonalize An Off-The-Rack Tee
Published on Sew4Home Personalize An Off-The-Rack Tee Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 26 June 2015 1:00 Now's the time to stock up on cute summer tees. They're on sale nearly everywhere. We hit the local Target
More informationFloral Half Apron with Slash Pockets
Published on Sew4Home Floral Half Apron with Slash Pockets Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 03 July 2017 1:00 It may be a half apron, but it s full of pretty details. For yourself or as a delightfully easy
More informationDouble-Sided Cook's Apron with Handy Towel Loop
Published on Sew4Home Double-Sided Cook's Apron with Handy Towel Loop Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 28 July 2016 1:00 Bold blocks of color define this classic cook's apron. It's a great project to take
More informationTriple-Flounce Apron: Short & Sassy
Published on Sew4Home Triple-Flounce Apron: Short & Sassy Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 22 August 2018 1:00 If you watch the TV cooking personalities on air or online, it seems like food preparation is
More informationItaliano Kitchen: Mama Apron
Published on Sew4Home Italiano Kitchen: Mama Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 25 October 2010 9:00 We love aprons here at Sew4Home. So we knew our Italiano Kitchen would not be complete without them.
More informationCrossbody Canvas Bucket Tote
Published on Sew4Home Crossbody Canvas Bucket Tote Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 16 May 2017 1:00 This modern canvas bucket bag has great slouchy style and tough construction details, making it a good choice
More informationCoin Purse with Pleated Front
Published on Sew4Home Coin Purse with Pleated Front Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 20 March 2014 1:00 If we must say so ourselves (and sometimes we must), these little coin purses are about as adorable
More informationGardening Apron with Comfortable Split Skirt: Take it Outside!
Published on Sew4Home Gardening Apron with Comfortable Split Skirt: Take it Outside! Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 15 June 2018 1:00 It's time to plunge your hands into fresh dirt! If you're like us, you're
More informationReversible Knit Baby Blanket featuring Coats Eloflex Thread
Published on Sew4Home Reversible Knit Baby Blanket featuring Coats Eloflex Thread Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 13 September 2017 2:00 Soft and sweet describes this easy to assemble knit blanket. Made
More informationHot Pads with Ribbon & Decorative Stitch Accents
Published on Sew4Home Hot Pads with Ribbon & Decorative Stitch Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 01 September 2017 1:00 Hot pads provide a great small surface to experiment with some embellishment. Obviously,
More informationFast Gift Wrap Sleeves in Felt & Cotton
Published on Sew4Home Fast Gift Wrap Sleeves in Felt & Cotton Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 07 December 2017 1:00 Slice, stitch, tie, give. Just four steps to fast and festive (and reusable!) gift wrap
More informationTall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton
Published on Sew4Home Tall Wine Bags in Burlap & Cotton Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 11 December 2015 1:00 There is a French proverb that tells us, "In water one sees ones own face; but in wine, one beholds
More informationWoodland Delight: 9-Pocket Door Caddy for Jewels and Lingerie
Published on Sew4Home Woodland Delight: 9-Pocket Door Caddy for Jewels and Lingerie Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 29 March 2010 9:00 For years I had an "unmentionables drawer." This had a double-meaning
More informationGarden Party Apron: Make it from Fat Quarters
Published on Sew4Home Garden Party Apron: Make it from Fat Quarters Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 09 May 2017 1:00 There they sat. Five gorgeous fat quarters we d been hoarding from Amy Butler s classic
More informationDouble Layer Half Apron with Fancy Details
Published on Sew4Home Double Layer Half Apron with Fancy Details Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 18 July 2017 1:00 With this design, we've packed a whole lot of style into one half apron. To start, why settle
More informationSlightly Slouchy Storage Baskets in Burlap & Cotton
Published on Sew4Home Slightly Slouchy Storage Baskets in Burlap & Cotton Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 20 April 2015 1:00 "Stand up straight!" That admonition rang in my ears throughout my childhood. And,
More informationA Penny Saved Suspender Strap Apron
Published on Sew4Home A Penny Saved Suspender Strap Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 19 July 2017 1:00 Unisex in style, tone, and fit, this apron welcomes the rosy mornings of the season with a vintage,
More informationEasy Appliqué: Apple & Pear Kitchen Towels
Published on Sew4Home Easy Appliqué: Apple & Pear Kitchen Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 16 August 2017 1:00 It's time to pack up those pencils and pens and find the new backpack. School has started
More informationFloral Apron with Curved Skirt and Button Accents
Published on Sew4Home Floral Apron with Curved Skirt and Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 20 July 2017 1:00 Celebrate the sweetness of summer with this lovely sweeping skirt apron. A nine-part
More informationBelted Cross-Body Bag with Decorative Stitching
Published on Sew4Home Belted Cross-Body Bag with Decorative Stitching Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 04 March 2015 1:00 Decorative stitching against a neutral canvas gives this slouchy bucket bag a great
More informationLovely Lace Valances. Published on Sew4Home. Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 12 September :00
Published on Sew4Home Lovely Lace Valances Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 12 September 2014 1:00 Looking for a quick and easy way to fancy-up your windows? A valance is faster than traditional curtain panels,
More informationKeepsake T-Shirt Pillow with Knotted Corners
Published on Sew4Home Keepsake T-Shirt Pillow with Knotted Corners Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 06 August 2014 1:00 We all have them: those "special" T-shirts from events, vacations or sports teams.
More informationSkirted Sewing Machine Cover
Published on Sew4Home Skirted Sewing Machine Cover Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 18 September 2014 1:00 In honor of National Sewing Month, maybe you should do something sweet for your trusty sewing machine,
More informationMake Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags
Published on Sew4Home Make Your Own Reusable Grocery Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 08 February 2017 1:00 Just when you think you're the reigning Queen of Green reusing and recycling your way through
More informationVintage Style Sweetheart Apron
Published on Sew4Home Vintage Style Sweetheart Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 18 August 2016 1:00 This apron is another Sew4Home design original, complete with a downloadable pattern that allows you
More informationNotepad Folder To Go. Published on Sew4Home. Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 04 December :00
Published on Sew4Home Notepad Folder To Go Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 04 December 2015 1:00 My mother was the ultimate note taker. She recorded everything from gifts she'd received (in order to write
More informationStretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles
Published on Sew4Home Stretchy Headbands: Pleated & Turban Styles Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 15 March 2016 1:00 You've seen these awesome headbands everywhere. They're a go-to solution for yoga class,
More informationScrappy Patchwork Border Dish Towels
Published on Sew4Home Scrappy Patchwork Border Dish Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 30 January 2018 1:00 If one of your New Year s Resolutions was to do a better job using up the fabric you have on
More informationSewing and Craft Half Apron
Published on Sew4Home Sewing and Craft Half Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 02 June 2016 1:00 We've always been partial to half aprons. Their smaller size tends to make them inherently more adorable.
More informationMeasuring Tape Neck Strap Sewing Caddy
Published on Sew4Home Measuring Tape Neck Strap Sewing Caddy Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 31 May 2017 1:00 How many of you loop a tape measure around your neck while you re sewing? I m pretty sure there
More informationFarm Girl Vintage Style Reversible Apron
Published on Sew4Home Farm Girl Vintage Style Reversible Apron Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 May 2015 1:00 Sometimes our aprons are frilly, fun, and pretty enough to work as an "outfit-topper-offer."
More informationRe-Make & Re-Use: Up-cyled Cloth Grocery Bags - Stronger, Cuter
Published on Sew4Home Re-Make & Re-Use: Up-cyled Cloth Grocery Bags - Stronger, Cuter Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 17 February 2012 9:00 This clever idea of how to strengthen and 'makeover' existing cloth
More informationLace & Decorative Stitch Window Valances
Published on Sew4Home Lace & Decorative Stitch Window Valances Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 12 April 2016 1:00 Looking for a quick and easy way to fancy-up your windows? A valance is faster than traditional
More informationHalf Round Hanging Basket
Published on Sew4Home Half Round Hanging Basket Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 26 February 2018 1:00 We ve done lots of fabric baskets, because everyone loves to organize. But a standard basket needs a flat
More informationScrappy Patchwork Flour Sack Dish Towels
Published on Sew4Home Scrappy Patchwork Flour Sack Dish Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 26 December 2016 1:00 If one of your New Year s Resolutions is to do a better job using up the fabric you have
More informationLearn To Sew: Xtra EZ Pony Tail Bolster Pillow
Published on Sew4Home Learn To Sew: Xtra EZ Pony Tail Bolster Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 17 October 2013 1:00 This finished pillow may look complex, but the steps are... as the name promises:xtra
More informationBeautiful Cotton Garment Covers
Published on Sew4Home Beautiful Cotton Garment Covers Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 21 March 2014 1:00 Today's pretty garment covers are a great way to keep clothes clean and dust-free in your closet. Many
More informationThe Lydia Bag, featuring 2018 Pantone Color of the Year: Ultra Violet
Published on Sew4Home The Lydia Bag, featuring 2018 Pantone Color of the Year: Ultra Violet Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 29 January 2018 1:00 Sometimes you just need something simple! This beautiful bag
More informationYoga Mat Tote. Sewing Tools You Need. Published on Sew4Home. Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 09 November :00
Published on Sew4Home Yoga Mat Tote Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 09 November 2009 9:00 You can't sit and sew home decor projects all day long. Sometimes you need an exercise break... but not a break from
More informationDouble Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More
Published on Sew4Home Double Layer Half Apron with Pockets, Tucks & More Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 24 February 2014 1:00 We're spending this week In The Kitchen. And today, we've packed a whole lot of
More informationRip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch
Published on Sew4Home Rip Stop Grocery Bags with Carry Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 28 October 2014 1:00 I want my grocery bags to work as hard as I do. That means I should be able throw whatever
More informationPinafore Pillow Jacket
Published on Sew4Home Pinafore Pillow Jacket Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 11 June 2015 1:00 Sew4Home Creative Director, Alicia Thommas was pondering a pillow one day, as she is often known to do, when
More informationLast Minute Mother's Day Idea: Roll-Up Make-up Brush Caddy
Published on Sew4Home Last Minute Mother's Day Idea: Roll-Up Make-up Brush Caddy Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 05 May 2015 1:00 Wasn't Mom always the one reminding you to get things done early? Work before
More informationSleek Fabric Wallet with Zippered Coin Pouch
Published on Sew4Home Sleek Fabric Wallet with Zippered Coin Pouch Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 18 February 2016 1:00 Someone told me the other day that he believed money would soon become completely
More informationHello Kitty Sewing Basket & Pincushion
Published on Sew4Home Hello Kitty Sewing Basket & Pincushion Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 20 February 2012 9:00 One of our very favorite Storage Solutions patterns gets a update as the world's cutest sewing
More informationHappy Mother's Day: Big & Little Pillow Pair With Ruffly Ribbon Ties
Published on Sew4Home Happy Mother's Day: Big & Little Pillow Pair With Ruffly Ribbon Ties Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 27 April 2011 9:00 Give Mom a pillow duo that will add an instant splash of spring
More informationTall Structured Fabric Box Baskets
Published on Sew4Home Tall Structured Fabric Box Baskets Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 29 March 2018 1:00 I think a lot of people like to make stuff into which they can put other stuff. Every time we come
More informationHis & Hers Pajama Shorts
Published on Sew4Home His & Hers Pajama Shorts Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 23 January 2012 9:00 Jazz up your jammie-time with these adorable sleep shorts. There's one pair for Him with a drawcord and pocket,
More informationNautical & Nice: Spun Stripes Pillow Trio
Published on Sew4Home Nautical & Nice: Spun Stripes Pillow Trio Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 24 February 2016 1:00 Stripes are one of those universal motifs - available in many colors and widths. We
More informationBaby Gifts: Pretty Bird Quick Trip Diaper Bag
Published on Sew4Home Baby Gifts: Pretty Bird Quick Trip Diaper Bag Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 14 July 2010 9:00 Our smaller (and cuter) diaper bag isn't meant to supplant the full-size, workhorse
More informationSummer Fun: Outdoor Padded Roll-up Cushion
Published on Sew4Home Summer Fun: Outdoor Padded Roll-up Cushion Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 22 July 2011 9:00 Around these parts, Summer is prime time for outdoor concerts. Seating for these events is
More informationMakeup Brush Roll-up Case with Secret Pocket
Published on Sew4Home Makeup Brush Roll-up Case with Secret Pocket Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 22 June 2015 1:00 This is our second brush caddy design, the first one having held a firm place on our Most
More informationSoft & Stuffable Fabric Shopping Bags: Shop Pretty
Published on Sew4Home Soft & Stuffable Fabric Shopping Bags: Shop Pretty Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 07 June 2017 1:00 As more and more stores up their recycling commitment (some entire cities have
More informationLightweight String Style Backpack with Crossover Pockets
Published on Sew4Home Lightweight String Style Backpack with Crossover Pockets Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 14 August 2018 1:00 String style backpacks are in high demand right now for back-to-school, but
More informationCloset Hanger Safe for Travel & More
Published on Sew4Home Closet Hanger Safe for Travel & More Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 15 May 2015 1:00 We originally designed this clever little storage solution for the frequent travelers out there.
More informationAccent Rug with Little Sunshine Appliqué
Published on Sew4Home Accent Rug with Little Sunshine Appliqué Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 04 October 2017 1:00 The majority of nurseries we reviewed for our original Little Sunshine series opted for
More informationVelvet Cuff Christmas Stockings with Poms
Published on Sew4Home Velvet Cuff Christmas Stockings with Poms Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 November 2014 1:00 Our trio of soft stockings features handsome velvet cuffs and whimsical, dangling pom-poms.
More informationWoven Border Print Pillow with Poms
Published on Sew4Home Woven Border Print Pillow with Poms Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 February 2014 1:00 Border prints are exactly what they sound like they'd be: a wide motif band running the entire
More informationBack to School: Zippered Pencil & School Supplies Case
Published on Sew4Home Back to School: Zippered Pencil & School Supplies Case Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 20 August 2010 9:00 I have a wooden pencil box that has been a fixture on my desk since grade school.
More informationDigital Device Sleeve
Published on Sew4Home Digital Device Sleeve Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 22 September 2015 1:00 Finding great gift ideas for guys is tough, starting with the search for the perfect fabric, which can be
More informationKitties-To-Go Handbag
Published on Sew4Home Kitties-To-Go Handbag Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 21 February 2018 1:00 Tabby Road is a classic collection from Tula Pink that debuted well over a year ago, but has continued to
More informationTea Time Kitchen Appliqué: Quilted Oven Mitts
Published on Sew4Home Tea Time Kitchen Appliqué: Quilted Oven Mitts Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 11 May 2011 9:00 We have a saying at our house we call, "Mexican Hot Plate Syndrome." It refers to doing
More informationToddler Booster Seat in 2 Sizes and with a Carry Handle
Published on Sew4Home Toddler Booster Seat in 2 Sizes and with a Carry Handle Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 29 June 2017 1:00 Booster chairs are becoming more familiar in restaurants, but are still not
More informationRuffle Bunnies: Fun Appliqué Kitchen Towels
Published on Sew4Home Ruffle Bunnies: Fun Appliqué Kitchen Towels Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 06 March 2017 1:00 These kitchen towel Ruffle Bunnies are ready to hop-to-it and help with your dish drying.
More informationGood Gifts for Guys: Fleece Scarf with Zippered Pocket
Published on Sew4Home Good Gifts for Guys: Fleece Scarf with Zippered Pocket Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 06 January 2014 1:15 Old man winter came stomping in with a vengeance this year. We're sending warm
More informationLingerie Bag & Shoe Bag Travel Set
Published on Sew4Home Lingerie Bag & Shoe Bag Travel Set Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 03 February 2014 1:00 With the wacky weather we've been having this winter, I think everyone's experiencing a bit of
More informationMarket Tote Trio in Tula Pink's Elizabeth: FreeSpirit Fabrics
Published on Sew4Home Market Tote Trio in Tula Pink's Elizabeth: FreeSpirit Fabrics Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 30 March 2015 1:00 eye-catch ing, adjective: immediately appealing or noticeable. Synonyms:
More informationTab-Top Panel Curtains with Button Accents
Published on Sew4Home Tab-Top Panel Curtains with Button Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 11 August 2015 1:00 To be perfectly honest, I hate to cover up my windows. Staring out into the world is one
More informationMessage Central Pinboards: Large & Wrapped or Small & Framed
Published on Sew4Home Message Central Pinboards: Large & Wrapped or Small & Framed Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 18 April 2011 9:00 "Where did I put that...?!?" You fill in the blank with any of the myriad
More informationPanel Place Mats with Large Motif Fabric
Published on Sew4Home Panel Place Mats with Large Motif Fabric Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 08 January 2018 1:00 By emphasizing a large motif and using a contrasting fabric for the borders, this place mat
More informationDouble Zipper Pillow with Decorative Stitching
Published on Sew4Home Double Zipper Pillow with Decorative Stitching Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 07 February 2018 1:00 Zippers are one of the trusty workhorses of the sewing world. They normally go
More informationScrapBusters: Hot Dots Pinwheel Coasters
Published on Sew4Home ScrapBusters: Hot Dots Pinwheel Coasters Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 16 January 2014 1:00 Winter is nature's neutral season. Apart from the sparkling blue sky of an occasional sunny
More informationKids' Round Storage Bins with Appliques & Side Handles: Fabulous Fall with Fabric.com
Published on Sew4Home Kids' Round Storage Bins with Appliques & Side Handles: Fabulous Fall with Fabric.com Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 23 September 2014 1:00 Mary Poppins had a spoonful of sugar to work
More informationEmbroidered Teardrop Tote: Large Shopper Style
Published on Sew4Home Embroidered Teardrop Tote: Large Shopper Style Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 16 February 2017 1:00 February is National Embroidery Month, and this big, beautiful tote features one
More informationDecorator Pillows with English Paper Piecing Accents
Published on Sew4Home Decorator Pillows with English Paper Piecing Accents Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 13 September 2018 1:00 English Paper Piecing was a new technique for us when we designed these pretty
More informationDouble Zipper Device Sleeve with Wrist Strap
Published on Sew4Home Double Zipper Device Sleeve with Wrist Strap Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 13 July 2017 1:00 We love the idea of concealing a cutting-edge electronic device inside a vintage wrapper.
More informationSoft & Stuffable Fabric Shopping Bags
Published on Sew4Home Soft & Stuffable Fabric Shopping Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 03 June 2015 1:00 As more and more stores up their recycling commitment (some entire cities have banned plastic
More informationDouble-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder
Published on Sew4Home Double-Ended, Two-Handed Potholder Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 12 May 2016 1:00 We've cooked up a great kitchen project. Hot pads are are small, simple shapes that cry out for mixing
More informationScrapBusters: Personalized Mug Rug
Published on Sew4Home ScrapBusters: Personalized Mug Rug Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 19 August 2014 1:00 My brother made me laugh out loud when he said a "mug rug" sounded like a bad toupee for an ugly
More informationFabric Basket with Pretty Angled Handles
Published on Sew4Home Fabric Basket with Pretty Angled Handles Editor: Liz Johnson Tuesday, 01 September 2015 1:00 A basket of goodies always makes a great gift idea. And if the basket is as pretty as
More informationOrganza Flower Pillow
Published on Sew4Home Organza Flower Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 11 March 2010 9:00 Yesterday you learned how to make delicate organza flowers. Let's put them to use with this Turquoise 2010 project.
More informationNautical Ahoy! Appliqué Pillow
Published on Sew4Home Nautical Ahoy! Appliqué Pillow Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 25 May 2018 1:00 We are always a little startled by how expensive simple pillows can be to purchase. Browsing online or
More informationFloating Rick Rack Napkins
Published on Sew4Home Floating Rick Rack Napkins Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 30 April 2018 1:00 Did you know the paper napkin made its debut in 1887? While that's quite historically interesting, we still
More informationPretty Pleated Squares Table Runner
Published on Sew4Home Pretty Pleated Squares Table Runner Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 16 February 2018 1:00 The beauty of this runner is in the texture of the pleated squares side by side with the plain
More informationBox Style Zippered Cosmetics & Toiletries Case
Published on Sew4Home Box Style Zippered Cosmetics & Toiletries Case Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 30 November 2017 1:00 We love travel size toiletries. I think this may date back to those long-ago days
More informationNo-Slip Chair Pads with Box Corners
Published on Sew4Home No-Slip Chair Pads with Box Corners Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 06 August 2015 1:00 This Sew4Home exclusive design allows you to create a beautiful chair cushion with fancy accent
More informationCanvas Slim Bag with Elbow Patch Corners
Published on Sew4Home Canvas Slim Bag with Elbow Patch Corners Editor: Liz Johnson Wednesday, 29 March 2017 1:00 Ahhhh, the classic leather elbow patch... it can transform a rumpled guy in a tacky corduroy
More informationMini Backpacks as Party Treat Bags
Published on Sew4Home Mini Backpacks as Party Treat Bags Editor: Liz Johnson Thursday, 07 July 2016 1:00 Birthday party treat bags are usually flimsy plastic things filled with candy and trinkets those
More informationScrapBusters: Flip-Flap Luggage ID Tag
Published on Sew4Home ScrapBusters: Flip-Flap Luggage ID Tag Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 September 2018 1:00 With just a bit of vinyl and cotton, you can make a clever tag that IDs your bag. We created
More informationDesigner Shower Curtain with Snap-on Grommets
Published on Sew4Home Designer Shower Curtain with Snap-on Grommets Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 26 February 2010 9:00 A shower curtain is an easy item to sew; it's just big! You can make one in just a
More informationThanksgiving Elegance: "Conversational" Bound Napkins
Published on Sew4Home Thanksgiving Elegance: "Conversational" Bound Napkins Editor: Liz Johnson Monday, 08 November 2010 9:00 We love cloth napkins, and this bound-edge variety is another of our easy yet
More informationButterscotch & Rose Pretty Piped Pillow #3 - Framed 'n' Fabulous
Published on Sew4Home Butterscotch & Rose Pretty Piped Pillow #3 - Framed 'n' Fabulous Editor: Liz Johnson Friday, 28 October 2011 9:00 The final entry in our Pretty Piped Pillow Series is a gorgeous octagon,
More information