The Thank-you Susan Apron

 

I do not know if you have seen it, but Susan Branch has new free patterns. I saw this scalloped apron and knew I had to make it. I have been unable to find an apron I love. I am large, curvy girl ;-) and I knew I needed an apron with curves. This turned out so prefect for me. If you read this Susan thank you for being so generous with all of us.

But as I said I am big girl so I was a bit afraid her pattern would not fit me. I will try to explain as best as I can what I did to make the apron bigger. I added one inch to each of the three middle pieces, so that gives six inches extra. What I did was move the smallest side piece down as far as I could (click on pictures below). To determine how far I could move that piece down, I started at the other bottom and laid the four straps, reversing wide end to narrow end, so it took up less room. I place the small piece above that and then the other three pieces. I had room to add the inches then. I just took one of those fabrics pens that vanish when fabric is wetted and drew a line in inch out from the pattern. The pattern calls for 7 yards of seam binding but if you buy those packages, they are four yards. So two packages will give you the extra seam binding. The only thing is I really need a pocket. So another day I have to figure out how to add one. But I LOVE this apron and the fabric.

Lastly I have never really worked with seam binding before and it was not easy. But about half way through I started getting the hang of it. But if you look close you will see places were the fabric popped out and I had to sew it down (shock)

Thank you for all the kind comments. It cheered me up and made all the last weeks negativity go away. Having spent a lovely day at home sewing and baking and reading all you kind words have made me feel right as rain xoxoxoxo

    

Comments

[shiva]

Hello.will you please kindely send the original pattern ba susan branch to my email please? I would really appriciate it. I tried much but I couldn't download it any where.actually many of the download sites are firewilled in my country.
thanks in advance

[~Vicki]

My goodness you did a beautiful job on this apron! I love how you're modeling it too, the colors are absolutely perfect for the season. I made the same apron quite awhile ago and it fits well. It really is flattering to all figures just as Susan promised! Thanks for sharing this.

[Lorna]

I love your apron - it is so flattering - thank you so much for the tip on enlarging it, I am also made in generous proportions.

[Jean]

I just saw this apron but can't find it on Susan's website. How do you find it to download?
Jean

[Susan Branch]

Oh you are SO welcome . . . it's only fair considering all the wonderful inspiration given so freely by YOU! When I found out that apron gave me a waistline, it became my favorite pattern of all time! So glad you like it . . . it looks darling on you. Thank you for doing the sizing part of it! Have a great day!

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

I'm so glad I stopped here tonight. I saw that pattern and thought it would never fit me, but it was so cute. I think I can figure out how to make it fit with your tips. I'm a "fluffy" girl too (16 on a good day). Your fabric and trim is great. Thanks so much for sharing!

[karla nathan]

YOu look wonderful in it, like a story book heroine in that skirt and top!

[Lea]

That is an AWESOME apron... and you are so clever to size it just so... ~sigh~ If I had an ounce of that talent.....~sigh~ Great job!!

[Rosa]

It is beautiful!! I wish I sewed. I would have to put a lot of extra fab in mine! You, my dear, look lovely. xo

[Suzanne]

That is just sooooo pretty:-)

[Bethany]

I love the fabric you chose for this and it turned out beautifully!! I want to make one now!!!

[LaTeaDah]

BEAUTIFUL apron --- it looks very nice on you! Are you the model in the photo? Hmmmm --- did you get your hair cut?

Hope all is well with you. I shared your blog with Dad and Alma last evening and they enjoyed their visit very much. I also told them all about our wonderful tea party together! They loved your house and decor.

:)
LaTeaDah

[Kate]

The apron is a nice pattern, I like it. What I really like though is the skirt. That's my type of skirt!

[Gumbo Lily]

It's terrific! The fabric and trim is very nice! I'm going over to Susan Branch's to get the pattern too. I love aprons!

Thanks for sharing, Clarice.

Jody

[Rosemary]

That is a pretty apron!!
So glad you are feeling better.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Rosemary

[Junie Moon]

What a great apron! I did get the pattern but haven't made it yet--I truly need to check into the nearest cloning hospital as there are so many wonderful ideas I want to try. Thank you for your notes about how you modified it--very helpful.

[Mrs.Staggs]

I love this apron pattern. Vicki made one too, only in blue. It is very flattering. Great choice of fabrics Clarice, and a sweet model posing too!
I'm glad that you're feeling better now.
Take care.

[Deb]

Wow, that is wonderful!! Very flattering, and the fabric is beautiful! Great job Clarice.
Have a lovely weekend,

Deb

[Jill]

Clarice,

I love that apron!
I am so glad you made it!
It looks lovely on too.
That is very nice of Susan to share the apron pattern.
I love it when people share patterns.
Have fun wearing your apron while your cooking up some Clarice recipes.
Have a great weekend!!!

Love,

Jill 00

[Michele]

Cuuuuuute! Now...where's the pic of YOU wearing it?? (Your dd is adorable of course, but I'd love to see MOM in her creation as well....) *wink*