I couldn't find any vintage linens locally...and I looked high and low for several weeks. I found a couple items on eBay...both totally different. One was a remmnant of a lovely hand embroidered table cloth that had beautiful lace trim. And the other was a 50's tea towel that is just perfect for a bistro style apron.
The problem? I couldn't bring myself to cut either of them!
Instead, I went to a teensy little thrift shop and found a small table runner with lovely lace trim....and a couple vintage fingertip towels.
I quickly paid for them and when I came home, this apron was created!
The waistband is a vintage blanket binding...and a vintage button holds the tea towel I included.
I couldn't cut this either but with it being a table runner, I didn't have to!
I just folded it in half over the blanket trim to create the waistband casing and ties. Then I sewed along the diagonal through the lace edging.
I did eventually cut the tablecloth to make the pocket. (it was hard to do!)
Here is a close up:
and the rest....
I was very happy when Bley sent me a note saying she loved it!
5 comments:
Oh Val! This is absolutely beautiful! You should be very proud of that!
Hahaha - couldn't cut it, eh? That's why I didn't sign up for this one! I have tons of vintage linens, but knew I wouldn't be able to "sacrifice" any of them to the sewing shears, LOL! Your apron turned out beautifully - I hope it wasn't TOO stressful for you :-)
Oh sweetie how beautiful!
It looks fantastic!!! Love the button!
Great job! Glad you found something in the end... and it is so nice looking to boot:)
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