A customer recently asked me if I could make her and her daughter crossback aprons, similar to the ones I talked about in this post, in a kawaii owl fabric.
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| I love this fabric! |
I thought that this fabric would be so cute for this style of apron, but since it is 44" width I would need to modify the pattern since it calls for 54" fabric. I would also need to make a child's pattern. My customer was very flexible with the timeframe, so we got started!
I modified the women's pattern to be cut into three pieces - a center apron section and two side panels that cross in the back and button on the front at the shoulders. I made the silhouette into more of an A-line, which I have been interested in doing for this pattern. And, I also added a large pocket the same width as the center skirt that is split into two section, which I think is a very useful addition!
For the girl's pattern, I started with this great
tutorial and modified it to look a little bit more like the mother's apron. I added the pocket and also two sets of buttons and made it a little longer so that the daughter can grow into it.
Here is how they turned out:
Front and back views of the Mother's Apron:
Front and back views of the Daughter's Apron:
Some closeups:
