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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  10:29:58 AM  Show Profile
I was trolling around on pinterest when I stumbled across this cute re-purposing idea...

an apron made from a pillowcase...

looks pretty simple,,,
cut open (down the stitched side)the pillowcase..
cut a wider pc for the waistband,
cut 2 pc for the ties and the remaining pc is the apron skirt.
then just stitch up like a regular apron...
I think the name of the blogger is the 'humblethimble.blogspot'... I The blog didn't give measurements just these images... but should be fairly easy to make...
'Sew now I am off to see if I have a spare pillowcase... if not,,, off to the Thrift I go....weather permitting! lol!

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  10:35:18 AM  Show Profile
my thoughts are... if you measure from the hem up and cut at 18".(skirt).. then cut 2 more pc at 4" wide ea and use the remaining pc for the waist band you should be good..
I would also suggest using a queen or king pillowcase.... a reg size pillowcase would be great for a child or a ladies size small ...
just adjust the main pc (skirt) so that you have enough width for the ties and waist.

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  10:37:42 AM  Show Profile
oh and if you want Pockets,, just use a coordinate color fabric...
as for making it cutsie,,, use bits-o-scrap lace, doillies, yoyos, buttons etc...

Oh I am 'itchin' to get stichin'... lol!

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  10:40:51 AM  Show Profile
ok,,, one more thought,,, you could also,,, for fun,,, use a coordinate color fabric for the waist and ties which would probably work out well if you are using a standard size pillow...
I like wider and longer ties so using another fabric would be great... but then again the whole idea is to use/repurpose what you have...
Oh how my brain toys with me! snork, giggles!!!

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janamarieje
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Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  10:46:18 AM  Show Profile
Very cute and easy, thanks for sharing Grace!

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nndairy
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Heather
Wapakoneta Ohio
USA
2972 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  11:06:40 AM  Show Profile
Love this idea! (Although I've yet to see an apron I didn't love LOL!!) I think I'll have to be searching for some pillow cases soon.

~Heather
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  11:50:00 AM  Show Profile
Love this idea. Maybe something easy for my first apron. Thanks for sharing Grace.

Krista
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl

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Lenora
Fulks Run VA
USA
1252 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  3:28:47 PM  Show Profile
I agree with Krista. Looks pretty easy for a first timer.

Nora
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HealingTouch
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Darlene
Kunkletown Pa
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  6:45:39 PM  Show Profile  Send HealingTouch a Yahoo! Message
Thanks Grace. Looks like next Christmas everyone will get an apron. LOL. We have a store that often sells a pair for $2.99. Good idea for a craft fair! Oh no another thing to get addicted to. No wonder I never sleep.Yikes!

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quiltee
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Linda
Terrell TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  7:29:16 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
Neat idea, Grace. If you leave the top of the pillowcase sewn together, and press under the cut edges 1/2" or so, you can then gather the skirt piece and insert it INTO the top section. Then you can add the ties and Viola! an apron. LOL! I wasn't sure if she did it that way or opened up the top section, too.



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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  9:38:27 PM  Show Profile
Linda,,, for sure a good idea.. creating a "caseing" at the top of the skirt/apron... stitch the 2 ties, end to end (making 1 very long tie) and then run them through the casing and then you could tack down (and embellish w/a button or yoyo at each end opening) to keep the waist in place.

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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2017 :  9:39:39 PM  Show Profile
I need to go to the Thrift,,, I could not find a single pillow case in my sheeting stash that I use for rag rugs,,, scheeze!


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Edited by - katmom on Feb 03 2017 9:42:10 PM
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Nancy Gartenman
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Nancy
West Seneca New York
USA
9090 Posts

Posted - Feb 04 2017 :  04:58:27 AM  Show Profile
Cute idea Grace. Of course going to the thrift could get you more then a pillowcase. We know how that goes.
Nancy Jo


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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2017 :  08:47:31 AM  Show Profile
Oh NancyJo... ain't that the Truth!!!! Lolol!

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LilDebbie
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Debbie
Days Creek Oregon
USA
107 Posts

Posted - Feb 05 2017 :  8:14:10 PM  Show Profile
Very cute..Seems I need to go thrifting..Which is my downfall..


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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl

1979 Posts

Brenda
Jackson MI
USA
1979 Posts

Posted - Mar 02 2017 :  5:33:14 PM  Show Profile
Great idea! I have some miss matched pillow cases. Think I will make one or more of these. Thanks for sharing.

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Brenda
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Mar 02 2017 :  5:49:48 PM  Show Profile
I found one at the Thrift with sweet tiny lil pink, yellow and blue flowers,,, and I found a sweet hanky w/ (almost) matching embroidered flowers on it... sew,,,, hopefully tomorrow I will have a sewing day and make an apron from the pillow case and use the hankie as a decorative pocket....
Wish me luck!

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ddmashayekhi
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Dawn
Naperville Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 :  04:47:29 AM  Show Profile
Pictures please Grace! I'd love to see you new apron. Great idea, thanks for sharing.

Dawn in IL


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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9205 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9205 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2017 :  05:16:37 AM  Show Profile
Grace, what a cute idea! Think I'll be making a trip to the thrift shop this weekend!

~Denise~
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2017 :  7:43:33 PM  Show Profile
OK... got it done!



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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2017 :  7:49:01 PM  Show Profile
oops! forgot to post the rest of the pics...

I added the button on the yoyo as an after thought....

I used a hankie for the pocket,,, did a little creative folding and stitching to keep the integrity of the hankie...

I decided to use contrasting fabric for the waistband.....
What an easy peasy apron project.

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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl

1252 Posts

Lenora
Fulks Run VA
USA
1252 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2017 :  7:53:59 PM  Show Profile
Grace a very pretty apron. Love the pocket.

Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2017 :  9:07:16 PM  Show Profile
thanx Lenora,,, I found the hankie for a quarter at the Thrift... perfect for the apron.

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Red Tractor Girl
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Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6488 Posts

Posted - Mar 09 2017 :  5:32:20 PM  Show Profile
What a cute and clever idea! Your apron turned out so pretty too!! This would make an awesome gift if you wanted to use it for the Jubilee weekend and wrap it around some sort of baked bread or cookies. I bet there are a gazillion decent pillowcases at thrift stores what would create darling new aprons. Thanks for sharing!!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Mar 10 2017 :  09:16:44 AM  Show Profile
Winnie... for sure...so many homeless pillowcases laying saddly arou d in Thrifts...
In fact, I am heading out for coffee with some gal-pals in a wee bit... and out little Thrift shop is near the coffee shop, guess where I am headed after coffee! Lol!

Oh and fyi.... I used a queen size pillow case for my apron but a standard would would work as well... (had fabric left over...to make more yoyos with)...


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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl

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Nancy
West Seneca New York
USA
9090 Posts

Posted - Mar 10 2017 :  09:36:29 AM  Show Profile
Very cute Grace. Now I need to look for pillow cases. Sometimes my list gets long on good ideas. In fact I bet I have some pillow cases upstairs. Now if I can just figure out how to turn them into aprons.
Nancy Jo

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