V-Neck Apron

Well this time the new thing I tried was the v-neck style that looks a little like a wrap dress. Again, no pattern, just blind cutting and sewing. One of these days I'll learn to do things "the right way" but for now I like trying to figure it out myself. The design is not perfect but I am super happy with how it turned out. The fabric is a thick cotton, like home dec cotton duck? I think? Anyhow, I like that it's thick because it won't be as easy for liquid to seep through but it is wrinkly so whenever it's washed it will need to be ironed too. This will be going to my friend Kate for x-mas. Hope she likes it!

Apron Fever

I gave my first apron as a gift! My friend Vanessa invited us to their annual holiday dinner party so I brought her one as a hostess gift. It looked exactly like this one execpt it had a pink trim. This is the pear fabric that I have in three different colors and I hope to make "family aprons" for a couple of my relatives who have young girls. Of course I hope to inspire all kinds of warm fuzzy moments between mom, dad and kids, all cooking together with their aprons. Either way I am having fun making them! :oD My Next goal is to learn basic hand embroidery so I could maybe sew the person's name on a pocket for the apron. I am eagerly awaiting an order from Joann fabrics but, not surprisingly they are backed up and the order is delayed. I've been reading up on it, so it's only a matter of time!

Intentional Pleats!

As my sewing buddy Tripti can attest, most, if not all, of my projects have pleats. Unintentional Pleats that result from my less-than-perfect sewing skills. Not this time though! My life is so exciting that I feel it necessary to announce my first intentional pleats! A whole group of them in fact- a ruffle, if you will! The apron itself didn’t turn out as cute as it looked in my head, but the lesson was learned, so I’ll count it as an experiment. It’s a little…Minnie Mouse with that black edging. The fabric I’ve had for a year and didn’t know what to do with. In fact I got it the same day I got the leaf fabric in my first apron. (The Joann Fabrics nearby was moving locations and having the obligatory blowout moving sale and I was just learning to sew so I grabbed all kinds of stuff!) Anyhow, Stay tuned for the next exciting adventure at L-Del Sews.

My Handywork!

Here it is! My first apron! I used this fabric that I've had for a year and wanted to use it for something for the fall but couldn't find the right project. It's also my first try at using bias tape. Oh what an exciting life I lead! ;oD I haven't officially cooked in it yet because I think it would make a great gift for a friend who loves fall colors and leaves.

I actually posted this because I found this great site called tie one on where the gal who writes it posts a theme every month and has people send in pictures of aprons in that theme. I think it will be fun to see all the other aprons and I look forward to making more! Once I figure this whole blog thing out, I'll add her info.

Well there you have it kids. L-Del Sews.

So this is what it's like?

So I have my own blog. Here it is. Why did I start a blog? Because I'm obsessed with sewing. I am looking forward to posting pics of my handiwork. I am still new to sewing, so I'm no master, but it's fun and that's what counts! Know any good sewing sites? I'd love to hear about them! Either way thanks for reading and have a nice day!