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Across the Fence:  HELP....Apron Ideas needed.....  |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 10:28:35 AM
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Hi Friends,
I am coming here for some help, ideas really anything you can offer!!
My oldest daughter is getting married June of 2014. My two younger daughters will be hosting a shower. My idea is instead of playing games, I would like to make everyone a half apron to wear and then take home. There will probably be 20-25 gals there. Missy- my oldest daughter loves the idea!! What in the heck- she "LOVES" my idea...that in it's self is a gift from God!! I want my mom, my three daughters, Missy's soon to be step daughter and mine to match- most likely the fabric and mix up the patterns a bit. Any other ideas of patterns that I could get to use. Not too hard- not the best sewer, but I can do ok. Really could use some brain storming with this...I have time, but don't want to put it off for to the last minute. Thank you in advance gals- I know I can ALWAYS count on your help!!!
Love to you all!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
Edited by - crafter on Jun 06 2013 10:24:05 AM |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 11:27:56 AM
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I would do a bride apron for the bride-to-be, white, lots of sparkles and lace, for the mother-the-bride shades/patterns of pink or rose fabric, same sparkles & lace, mother-in-law-to-be shades/patterns of blue, fabric sparkles & lace, other family members and members of the wedding party use the colors the bride selected for her wedding and same sparkles & lace,
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 12:58:35 PM
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I would make the bride's really fancy. BUT, I will tell you Mary Jane does a really easy one...use a kitchen towel! (get some thin decorative types, like flour sack ones) And you just add ribbon to the sides for tying (the towel would go horizontal across your lap area) and walla done!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 09:30:03 AM
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| Its funny you should come up with that idea! I wanted to do the same thing for my daughters shower a couple of years ago; but realized it was quite an undertaking (timewise)! What I did instead was made four of them as "prizes" instead of the usual gift baskets or bottles of wine! It was a big hit! So really think about the time involved (I know the love is there) Maybe a few will do! |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 04:19:58 AM
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Lori, were you thinking of doing a simple apron like this?
http://www.allfreesewing.com/Aprons/Apron-with-Pocket/ct/1
If so, you could do a similar full-size apron for the bride so that hers would be special, and then choose 3-4 coordinating fabrics for the other ladies and mix and match theirs so they would be original but not all the same.
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington
My blog, The Review-anista Reads http://friendsfunfabric.blogspot.com/ |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 07:11:00 AM
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Judy- I love that- simple and sweet. Thank you for the link!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 11:20:45 PM
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Normally I would say it would take too much time. But, the kind that Mary Jane sent me with the towel/ribbon. You could probably make 25 with in 3 hours! Faster if you had even just one person helping you.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1869 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1869 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2013 : 7:51:43 PM
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Lori, I was thinking around the same idea. Make the brides special. Then maybe yours could be one of the brides colors with a similar style as your daughters'. Then find out the MIL to be her favorite color and make one for her, you can also do the other aprons in the ladies favorite colors with a simple style. You also might want to put the date on the apron somewhere for a special memory. I do sew and sell aprons in my small home-based sewing business. I've been sewing for over 50 yrs. I'll be glad to help anyway I can.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
Aprons and More by Laurie is on my FB page. www.facebook.com Aprons and More by Laurie/2487022
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
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Dixie_Amazon
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dennise
Baton Rouge
LA
USA
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JudyT
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
Southwest
Wisconsin
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 06:23:17 AM
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That is a darling apron and perfect Sarah! I'm keeping that for future use myself, thanks for the link.
Judy~Farmgirl Sister #599
I've lived in an urban area most my life, but now I'm living in a rural area up on a ridge in the Ocooch Mountains in Southwest Wisconsin, sharing my life at...http://dailyyarnsnmore.com
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