Craft Project: Two Aprons from One Overall
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Approximate Time: 1 hour
Supplies:
- 1 pair jean overalls
- assorted embellishments
- scrap fabric
- lace pieces
- thread
- sewing machine
- scissors
Instructions:
Cut off the legs below the crotch, split the crotch seam and lay flat overlapping topstitch down. Take off the fasteners, save for another use. Cut side seams so you have a front and back. Bind or finish off the edges anything works, let them fray, that's ok too.The red trimmed apron is the front of the overalls, I sewed on some trim and made red ties for the back and neck, I tied them on the button fasteners and sewed to the sides, then I took a small piece of red fabric and hemmed 3 edges and gathered it the bottom. For the lacey apron, take the straps and sew them together in the back, trim the edges with lace and doilies. Anything goes for these aprons. These both sold within hours of making them!
By Jackie from Middleton, WI.
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RE: Craft Project: Two Aprons from One Overall
How cute! I've got to try this. I did something similar with some old jeans of my hubby's. Here's how: Cut the legs off about crotch level. With the "shorts" you have left, cut along the side seams (and cut crotch apart); use the front (lap) section and the back (fanny) section as two apron bottoms, and cut the legs apart into desired shapes for the apron tops. Stitch with heavy-duty needle to attach tops to bottoms, and voila!
Embellish as your imagination (and scrap bag) permits; maybe use old cloth belts for neck and waist ties. If you want frayed edges, just stitch about 1/4" inside the cut edges, and you'll have a nice fray after they're washed. Easy, fast re purpose for old pants!
Post By Carol C. (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Two Aprons from One Overall
That is so cool. It's a great gift idea. The denim would be extra protection from spills. A+
Post By Ann (Guest Post)
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LOVE IT! I think I just found a few gift ideas for a few friends! Thanks!
Post by Rader1
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I really like your idea and the finished products! I'm thinking this could be done with adult or children's size overalls. Good job, Jackie :D
Peace and Blessings
Joan from Dilley TX
Post by jeg51
RE: Craft Project: Two Aprons from One Overall
Great idea! I love it! This would make a great flea market item to sell! Have you done that?
Post By Karen L. (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Two Aprons from One Overall
Really cute! I wish I could sew.
Post by jmz2005
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I just love these! I wear aprons a lot. I'll be on the lookout for overalls at the thrift stores.
Thank you for the great idea.
Post By ginnee (Guest Post)
RE: Craft Project: Two Aprons From One Overall
Such a cute idea.
Post by rkvnest
RE: Craft Project: Two Aprons From One Overall
Very clever!! Makes me wish I had some overalls stashed away.
Tracey in Jacksonville, FL
Post by TraceyI
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