I used 3 fabrics, and made an apron, more Kleenex cozies, and more napkins. None of them are difficult or awfully time-consuming. In fact, I was trying to figure out how much time it actually took me to make them. I'm guessing an hour for the 4 napkins, about half an hour for the 4 Kleenex cozies and no more than two and one-half hours for the apron.
Here they all are together...
And, separately.
More Kleenex cozies for sister Joyce. I am now half done with the dozen I plan to make for her.
More napkins...it's interesting how these two fabrics looked kind of blah until I was finished...and now I think they are perfect fabrics for napkins! ~grin~
There are several ways to make napkins, and believe me, I've tried them all. What works best for me is a single layer of cotton or linen with mitered corners.
The apron. Since I did not show any photos of the one I made on Sunday, I made sure I had photos of this one for your perusal. The very first thing I made when I took sewing classes in high school was an apron. The lessons I learned from Miss Roach have stayed with me all these years. The old adage...do it right. I may not be the best sewist in the world, but I do my best.
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| front |
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| back |
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| apron tie detail |
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| hem detail |
Thus far today, I have done nothing...except look at fabric and cut for 4 more napkins. But, that's okay. I think today is a knitting day.
I need to get to Hobby Lobby one day soon.
Hope you are having a great day!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11
6 comments:
Great! I love aprons. I remember making an apron in sewing class in grade 7. It was pretty rough! Lol
I am so glad you showed pictures of all of the things you made yesterday. I was so impressed. You are really a good seamstress. Yes, my sewing teacher was like your Miss Roach. My first thing I made was a clothes bag. Years later I ran across it and it was just perfect. I remember how many times I ripped that thing out.
It drove me nuts when my daughter took sewing classes because she wasn't taught the way I was, being firmly attached to the iron.:)
I still have to press seams.
Have a great day knitting.
I love the backs of your napkins. I love your perfect mitered corners.
Those are all beautifully made and beautiful fabrics.
Hopefully I can get some things done in the next few days.
Debbie
They all look fabulous! Very neat stitching and corners on those napkins! Wow!
Very nicely done Jacque, I love your choice of fabric...It's a nice night to knit by wood stove...snow, wind and rain here...
Wanna sew together some time? You can teach me all your mad skills. :)
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