Lurking in the bottom of a drawer, or at the back of the airing cupboard, you might well have something like this...
It's meant to go on the back of your sofa and protect it from the hair oil your beloved styles his hair with. But as my beloved doesn't have any hair oil - his own hairstyle keeps itself pretty much in check without the need for such things, maybe due to the fact that there's not much of it! - it seemed a fairly safe bet to snatch this from the drawer and give it a new lease of life!
First some patch pockets were added, at a jaunty angle, then a couple of lines of cotton tape or ribbon...
Next, a waistband...
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| Look - that's a whole pile of sunshine landing on my sewing table! It was a beautiful day yesterday! |
...and a couple of ties...
Et voilà! A pretty, thrifty apron!
I'm linking up with Justine's Sew-and-Tell Saturday for this post - hop over for lots of imaginative sewing projects!
Beautiful, so much nicer than the plastic thing I wear.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe aprons's gorgeous Alix, what a great way to use such a pretty cloth. x
ReplyDeleteI really like this, and as I've been making aprons lately I think I'll go searching for some embroidery work to make into one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea Alix. So clever of you. I've certainly been picking up some great ideas since I've become a blogger.
ReplyDeleteBlogs are dangerously and delightfully full of inspiring things to make and do! It's a wonder anyone gets fed in this household...
DeleteWow,Alix, that is stunning. You clever thing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I love using things from the past. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
Oh I just adore this! I used an old dresser scarf for a book bag for my bed but love this. Of course, this pattern embroidered on it is amazing too. Cooking will be a joy when donning this!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Holland ~
Heidi
great recycling, a good idea, it's looks great!
ReplyDeleteJosie x
That is very pretty Alix.love Jill xx
ReplyDeleteI love this use of pretty embroidery and your apron is just gorgeous. I have some linens I could use. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely nice to have in use rather than stuck in the bottom of a drawer!
DeleteWhat a lovely way to reuse vintage linen that has been carefully and lovingly stitched by someone many years ago. The finished result is so very pretty, I love it.
ReplyDeleteooo i like it very much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I keep buying such things and wondering what on earth to do with them. Clever you!
ReplyDeleteI love your pinny - a really clever idea!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Hi Alix, I love your homey apron. I have a pile of old embroidered pilloiwcases and this is a great inspiration. Thanks for mentioning me!
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