Primitive Christianity Revived, Again
Pattern from Friends Pattern Company
100% Cotton (Black)
Sewn on Modern Machine
Shown with Ohio 3-Piece Dress
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I've been very interested in this conversation, because I would like to make an apron. My sewing skills are rusty, and my patience is very low. I tend to look pregnant if my clothes don't have a waist, so I think I'll end up with the surplice apron.
Isabelle, taking notes from you... if/when I make the surplice apron in white, I will add a lining. Sounds like I should avoid white, though. :)
...What's a klingon, and would my husband know what one is? ;D
I also had difficult turning the edges of the canning apron. I noticed the plain women north of me just squared the pattern instead of leaving it rounded, avoiding that issue. I have also made the surplice apron. It is (relatively) easy (made of cotton) and I liked it. My husband doesn't prefer it because it sort of sticks over my shoulder and he thinks it makes me look like a Klingon or something. Also, in white over a dark dress, the overlap of the two white pieces of the surplice is noticeable as a white diamond sort of thing . . .
Hey Barbara! I don't remember having any issues with the apron pattern...I have another one cut out to do next week, so I'll pay attention and let you know :) I think when I did the turning under I ironed it down each little bit at at a time, first 1/4 inch down all the way round, then the other 1/4 inch so the raw edge is hidden, then sew...it takes patience and a lot of 'easing in'! I'll get a photo of the dress by its self...I did have difficulty with the dress pattern, it's a tad confusing...I think I should have taken the next size up though, as mine fits a bit small in the shoulders, and the cape seems too small...I'm a bit thin for my height, so the bust and waist measurements were fine, but the frame was wrong...hmm...
Hi Tina! I did see the Surplus Apron, it's on my list for the next time I order patterns...right now I'm working on editing a dress pattern from King's Daughters...I'm not skilled at changing existing patterns, but we'll see how it turns out :) I'm trying to teach myself these skills by trial and error at the moment....
Thank you for sharing the links with me! I have the same apron pattern, I just haven't tried it yet. I like the dress pattern you got as well, but I can't get my measurements to match up with their size chart :(. Did you see their surplus apron? I thought it had a Quaker 'feel' to it, with the front crossing over. Reminded me somewhat of a shawl. What are you planning on sewing next?
Thank you Friends! :)
Its perfect Zaley. Compliments on having done it entirely on a treadle machine. It looks very comfortable and colors you chose are very suitable. Wear it in good health always.
That looks wonderful. Blessings to you!
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