Things I have learned from this apron.

Yes dear friends the apron is finished. If I can get the camera to work I will take pictures of it. This project taught me several things.

1) I underestimate what God allows me to do.
2) I like sewing
3) If I can make this, I can make a skirt or jumper too.
4) 41/8 yards is a lot of material to work with.
5) I can thread my sewing machine with out help.
6) I love bobbin winders
7) I can replace bent needles.
8) I do not have the patience for traditional gathers
9) Cheat gathers with elastic look just fine
10) Bias tape hemmed on the ends makes for good ties...

The apron took about a week from cut out to final product. Had I had time it probably would have taken a day. I think this one will not be one I make for sale. I may make a few later, after I have become more experienced. Now I know though that I am capable of more than 1 piece projects and am planning to begin a new one tomorrow. I just have not decided what it will be yet. Judy is picking a pattern for her apron and we will work on it together.

Overall I have enjoyed this experience immensely. I can hardly wait to begin the next item.
OK now for some pics:




The front of the apron. I love this fabric!





The back of the apron. We used iron on facing, Then hemmed the 2 together.












A closer view of the front, I tried to get the pockets in this one.


Whew, now off to make breakfast, eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy.