When I'm baking-which I love to do- I have grown very fond of wearing aprons. Many may not realize the immense importance of such a thin piece of cloth. Aprons shield the chef from billowing clouds of flour that form once the mixer is turned on. They prevent hurtled splatters of various proportions from face planting right upon one's awesome new shirt.The point here is that aprons not only have important protective features, but perhaps more importantly, they just look awesome...and I love them. So I realized that I need an apron of my very own as an incentive to do more cooking and baking while I'm away from home. Thus, the quest to make the perfect, most suitable apron began....
It started with several drawings and much research to find a style to fit my needs.
Once I figured out what I was looking for, the next step was to find a pattern. After spending quite some time looking at various apron patterns, and much consideration, the winner was selected.
Then came the manual labor...locating fabric, and then cutting and pinning said fabric.
Next came some seriously intense sewing... I'm not a huge fan of sewing, I'd rather design clothes and have someone else more experienced sew them for me. But, it's time that I learned at least the basics. And so, much sewing for hours on end, and a little improve took place.
LAST came the final step-ironing it out and making it look beautiful.
Once I figured out what I was looking for, the next step was to find a pattern. After spending quite some time looking at various apron patterns, and much consideration, the winner was selected.
Then came the manual labor...locating fabric, and then cutting and pinning said fabric.
Next came some seriously intense sewing... I'm not a huge fan of sewing, I'd rather design clothes and have someone else more experienced sew them for me. But, it's time that I learned at least the basics. And so, much sewing for hours on end, and a little improve took place.
LAST came the final step-ironing it out and making it look beautiful.
The better half of my face and a close up on the apron and pockets!!! (I like pockets..a lot :)
Et voila!!!! The outcome...and now time to bake!
If you look closely at this picture of me, you might notice that I am wearing earphones. Not only do these pink earphones match my apron, they are attached to my ipod which has its very own secret pocket (on the inside of the bib part of the apron.) This I invented so that I could listen to some jams while cooking. As a result of the pocket being located on the inner part of the bib, it serves to hold my earphone cord in so as not to get in my way whilst I am cooking delicious foods.
I am very pleased with how this apron came out. Thanks to my awesome step-mother Chris, it looks AmAzInG!!! ^_^ If it had just been me, it probably would not have be recognizable...
If you look closely at this picture of me, you might notice that I am wearing earphones. Not only do these pink earphones match my apron, they are attached to my ipod which has its very own secret pocket (on the inside of the bib part of the apron.) This I invented so that I could listen to some jams while cooking. As a result of the pocket being located on the inner part of the bib, it serves to hold my earphone cord in so as not to get in my way whilst I am cooking delicious foods.
I am very pleased with how this apron came out. Thanks to my awesome step-mother Chris, it looks AmAzInG!!! ^_^ If it had just been me, it probably would not have be recognizable...
