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Shall I Sew Or Shall I Cook Apron

6/6/2020

34 Comments

 
Continuing with apron show and tell, this time I have a two-sided/reversible apron for you. An oldie but a goodie, this one let's you choose your mood and flip to the side that suits you, whether it's stitchin or cookin in the kitchen! 
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Let's start with the sewing side, shall we? Featuring the same FREE sewing lady design you saw in my previous blog post HERE, I  combined lettering created in software and a sewing machine design from an old floppy disk pack. I told you this was an oldie!
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Time for a quick flip! Now you see the "cookin" side of the apron, with kitchen themed redwork designs from the Brother iBroidery.com site.

​This double duty apron is easy to make following the basic steps below:
  • Select a pattern with a simple shape. Currently, Simplicity pattern company has a whole page of apron patterns with tons of inspiring styles to choose from.
  • Choose two coordinating fabrics. I used lightweight denim on one side and a medium weight cotton plaid for the other.
  • Embellish eash side using a single layer of fabric.
  • Sew one neck strap and one set of belt pieces.
  • Sew apron pieces with right sides together, sandwiching the neck strap and belt pieces in between, and leaving the top edge open for turning right sides out.
Done!
So, which side of the apron would you wear the most if you had the choice? If both sides suit your fancy I'd like to know that too!

Let me know in the comments below!
34 Comments
Christy Slay
6/7/2020 01:54:49

Both sides are fabulous, but I love the kitchen side best. Mostly because it's completely true for me. Lol. Love all your sewing inspiration!! Wish I had an embroidery machine to do what you do!! Keep it up!!

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 18:21:40

Hi Christy!
It was so great to hear from you and get your feedback on posts and projects! You can always substitute appliqués for the embroidery. Hey! I just thought of another two sided apron - the kitchen side says, "you gotta eat" AND the sewing side says, "you gotta sew!" LOL! Thanks so much for sending your note. I loved reading it :-)

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MonicaAD
6/7/2020 01:55:10

They are lovely but "I rather be STITCHIN" fits the bill for me. Thanks and Keep STITCHIN - FIESTA :)

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 18:23:26

Hi Monica!
I loved reading your comments. My sentiments exactly!!! I appreciate the time you took to leave a note. Happy Sewing!

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MonicaAD
6/7/2020 23:11:47

Thank you and you're very welcome ... FIESTA :)

Linda Benson
6/7/2020 06:08:49

We all love the Kitchen side...guessing cooking gets in the way for us all!

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:16:54

Hi Linda! No pun intended but I think we want our cake and we want to eat it too! It is truly wonderful to have uninterrupted sewing time, but the kitchen does call us from time to time anyway. Thanks for taking the time to write :-)

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Karen
6/7/2020 07:33:05

I am always want to be stitching versus cooking. I cook out of necessity. Thanks for the inspiration for the apron.

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:18:14

I'm so glad to know you liked the apron Karen! Wishing you happy sewing!

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Diane Joslin
6/7/2020 07:57:31

Both sides are beautiful but the stitching side is my favorite. After cooking for fifty years I would much prefer to be sewing. When I ask my husband if he would like to cook he asks if I would like my peanut butter and jelly sandwich hot or cold.

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JD Cogar
6/7/2020 18:51:32

Your husband serves up a wonderful batch of humor as well I see.

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:21:30

I agree ;-)

Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:20:45

Diane you really made me laugh! I'm imagining baked PBJ's for dinner on days when sewing takes over LOL! Thanks so much for leaving a note :-)

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Jean
6/7/2020 08:03:52

The opening message and mood music was a nice touch. It made me smile. I always enjoy your newsletters and I'm glad I subscribed. For my apron, I'd probably make mine one-sided because I'd definitely rather be stitchin'. :-)

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:23:51

Thanks for writing Jean! I'm always glad to produce a smile. I appreciate having you as part of the letsgosew community. Thanks for signing up and keeping in touch! Happy Sewing!

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Pamela J Hall
6/7/2020 08:40:34

LOVE the apron and it's very clever to make it reversible...however, I can't imagine wearing it during summer. I have such issues with hot. If you can come up with one that is air conditioned please let me know! LOLOL

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:27:09

Good point Pamela! I never thought about getting anyone heated up in the kitchen! Yikes, maybe those extra hot days call for takeout LOL!

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Joann M Telzrow
6/7/2020 08:46:08

Stitching is always better than cooking, unless you’re making something for a sew-in or quilt meeting!

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:28:54

Hi Joann! As someone who has had the priveldge of knowing your sewing side AND your culinary side I can say for sure you are an expert in both realms! Thanks for taking the time to write!

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Mary Gallant
6/7/2020 09:00:43

I love both sides. My favorite apron so far.

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:30:04

Thanks so much Mary! Aprons are fun to make aren't they?!?

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Sandy anick link
6/7/2020 10:20:40

Great pattern. My vote goes to the cooking side.

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:31:27

Thanks for chiming in Sandy! I'm going for the sewing side too!!!

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JD Cogar
6/7/2020 18:53:45

I like both sides but I don't like the kitchen much so would have to relinquish that side to my husband because he cooks more than I do.

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Joanne Banko
6/7/2020 23:35:55

Hi JD! Now that would be interesting to have a his and hers apron set! Wonder what you could emboirder on each one . . . hmmm!

It's nice to have a Hubby that cooks. Mine enjoys creating in the kitchen too :-) Thanks for writing!

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Mary link
6/8/2020 10:29:46

I relate to both sides. I love to experiment in both the kitchen with spices and flavors and in the sewing room using combos of fabric and different machines. Love watching your videos and thanks for bringing back this oldie!

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Joanne Banko
6/8/2020 11:56:32

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Mary! I can understand your love of both sides :-) I used to do a lot of experimenting in the kitchen but these days I spend more time in my sewing space. So glad to know you enjoy watching the videos. Thanks for taking the time to write!

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Janet Wallis
6/8/2020 19:12:39

The stitchin for sure!

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Joanne Banko
6/8/2020 20:12:29

Thank you Janet! Good to know what side you would rather be wearing. Happy Sewing!

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Jennie Jaurequi
6/9/2020 10:32:36

I do not like to cook, but I can spend the whole day sewing in my sewing escape room!

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Joanne Banko
6/9/2020 11:14:27

Hi Jennie! It was great to see your comment! I have always liked to call the sewing space my GREAT escape so I'm with you all the way!!!

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Cindy Yialouris
6/15/2020 12:10:34

Love both sides of the apron, but especially the Stitchin side! Where can I find the embroidery design for the sewing machine that looks like my Solaris?

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Joyce Klinkert
11/13/2020 14:40:16

The first machine I ever purchased for myself was also a Sears Kenmore! I used the first paycheck I got from my first job and bought it for $199! I still have that machine :-)

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Joanne Banko
11/13/2020 15:32:04

Wow Joyce, that is a wonderful story :-) I'm sure you put that machine to good use. It's amazing that you still have it. Thanks for sharing your story!

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