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Women from the USA making aprons for the women of Afghanistan and blankets for their babies.
Apron Angels:
- 19 Stacey in North Carolina
- 18 Melba C, my neighbor
- 17 Catherine E in Washington
- 16 Sue in Indiana
- 15 Freda in California
- 14 Ally in Tennessee
- 13 Naomi in Washington
- 12 Norma in Illinois
- 11 Susan in New Jersey
- 10 Michelle in Iowa
- 9 Betty Jo
- 8 Sandra in Minnesota (StashBusters)
- 7 Cindy in Montana
- 6 Terry in California
- 5 Teresa in Texas
- 4 Patricia in New York
- 3 Debbie in Pennsylvania
- 2 Evelyn in California
- 1 Mary Jane in Michigan
NO Mailing Address
At this time, packages have been returned to me that I've recently sent to Afghanistan. Please do NOT use the previous mailing address to send aprons and other items to the Women's Center.
I will certainly update this info as soon as I find another contact, or Cpt. Painter!
I will certainly update this info as soon as I find another contact, or Cpt. Painter!
Pattern Information
Since this project is brand new, there are no guidelines or specific pattern you must use to make the aprons. I am, however, in the process of drafting my pattern so that it can be downloaded on my new site www.susanround.com
There are several free patterns available online. I've been making the baker, or butcher style with the neckstrap.
There are several free patterns available online. I've been making the baker, or butcher style with the neckstrap.
Sewing My Way
Most of the projects I do are not heirloom, high detail stitching. The items I make to send to Afghanistan are more about durability. This isn't to say that I'm rushing through just to get 'er done.
I'm doing the best stitching I can; however, if a topstitching line starts going off I don't rip it out. When I attach the waist ties and neckstraps I'm not necessarily worried about how the stitching appears as much as I am the tie stays on the apron.
I hand-smocked delicate clothes for years, and made quilts that every point and seam must meet exactly. Now, I'm all about having fun sewing, no stress over matching seams, handwork, doing math, or even marking the fabric. All I focus on is the colors and designs, the sewing and making the item for someone else who desperately needs it.
I'm doing the best stitching I can; however, if a topstitching line starts going off I don't rip it out. When I attach the waist ties and neckstraps I'm not necessarily worried about how the stitching appears as much as I am the tie stays on the apron.
I hand-smocked delicate clothes for years, and made quilts that every point and seam must meet exactly. Now, I'm all about having fun sewing, no stress over matching seams, handwork, doing math, or even marking the fabric. All I focus on is the colors and designs, the sewing and making the item for someone else who desperately needs it.
Hi Susan.
ReplyDeleteThe aprons pictured above look a lot like the ones I make and sell all of the time. Mine are barbecue style with pockets on the front. How are yours different? What kind of fabric do you use? Mine are made out of cotton fabric.
Take care...Helen
Helen: I used the Simplicity #9565 pattern and 100% cotton fabric from my stash. Rather than heming the aprons I lined them with plain muslin. The two "striped" aprons are made from 2" strips of 100% cotton fabrics, too. Once I got into the groove each apron took me about an hour to make.
ReplyDeleteEvelyn
Fremont, CA