Making a Cottagecore Linen Apron | beginner friendly sewing, free pattern

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[the.empress.missjena]

I empathize much with the waistband troubles. I made a linen waffle weave wrap dress to act as a towel for wandering around the house after a shower or as a cover up at the beach, and trying to make the ties was a NIGHTMARE. I salute your fortitude in trying to turn the tube for a whole hour, and I'm so glad you got it to turn after lunch! I ended up folding the ties like double fold bia tape and ladder stitching the seams by hand. It took

[gerileemakes]

I love the causal/idgaf vibes in this video. You made me giggle a few times. I love the free mood patterns as a inspiration resource and a learning tool. I've only made one thing from there, the Heather dress (and I used that bodice to create my block), but I've saved like 20 of their patterns. Anyway, I'm excited to see that series. This apron turned out so cute! Great job!

[nonakabyrd]

Love you mentioned your water goes everywhere when you do dishes. I have lived with getting wet shame for over 20 yrs. Kept it to myself. Sooo, who knew a sewing video would be therapy! 😉
Thanks for informing us about mood patterns!
Ooh, Beewax would be a great water protector, but then you really can't throw in washer! Hmm, there are water proof sprays for fabrics that are available. But spray outside!

[kathharper]

Cat I think you're coming into your own with this video, you made me laugh multiple times as you went through your process, and I found it really interesting. I certainly feel the real you coming through here and it's delightful.

[TheMetatronGirl]

The apron turned out so cute! I’m sure your friend Emily loves it. I have huge difficulty getting my friends to use things I make them, like tea towels etc., because they’re “too nice” and my friends don’t want to ruin them. So they wind up hanging out gathering dust as decorations. I need friends like yours. 😂

[sarahball]

Cat 6 minutes in: "You're not funny, Cat, "
Me: Then why have I been laughing so much throughout this video?

[roadrunnercrazy]

Very sweet apron. Your friend is very fortunate.

[cutedarkarts]

For the beeswax, the iron method absolutely needs you to use a lot of beeswax on one spot. Think of it like using a crap ton of cheese on your pasta, until it’s hard to see the pasta underneath lol.

[rudetuesday]

I really appreciate how you share your thought process here. That moment where you took a break to eat and found a solution to the band-turning issue is such a good reminder. Lovely apron!

[jenninstitches]

There are many hydrophobic sprays you can get that work amazingly and leave the linen feeling like it ought but having superb repellency. I figure this out with a linen hat that I coated because a) white and b) live in rainy Norway. I've since used it on the front of a few linen blouses since I like to spill everything on my shirts as a way to keep them nice looking. You'd never even know they are there from the hand of the fabric. I am happy to provide links to the ones I have used. They do cost a bit, but a little goes a long way.

[kaizma]

The apron looks fabulous and it appears that Emily likes it! Lovely present Cat!

[WildflowerHistory]

Omg, I love Moods free pattern library! I made several clothes by them and every single one is easy and worked out without a meltdown!

[jasminedoyle]

Oh I’m so excited for that series! I’d love some historical pattern hacks to modern patterns!!!

[steflee]

I've found that using an old electric skillet to melt and keep my wax warm...works best. I use beeswax and an old paintbrush to paint outlines for my works on silk when I paint with dyes. It does work but patience is the way to go. Your gift turned out gorgeous for your friend. I do sometimes just go all in when I'm excited about a project and end up scrambling later to finish it because I haven't enough supplies to finish. But you did very well.

[PanioNut]

I actually love the tiny hem ruffle. So cute!

[SarcasticShrubbery]

Next time you need to sew some kind of strap that's too long & narrow to turn: you can iron the edges in and fold it wrong sides together, like double fold bias tape, and top stitch it very close to the edge. I like to stitch along the other edge too so it looks more even. Not great if you don't want any visible stitching but hey, it beats struggling to turn a strap for an hour ;)

[SewlockHolmes]

I'm so excited for this new series! I've mentioned it before but your videos are so soothing to me; they give me serious Autumn sew on a couch while binging a show vibes.

[brendafalk]

I love your precise hand stitching. It is a pleasure to watch you sewing by hand. What a lovely gift for your friend!

[rapi]

I have printed so many of Mood’s patterns and this is brilliant- I can’t wait to see what you make!

[TeacherBeesABCs-s]

So funny!! I’m actually watching this washing the dishes and yes I’m wearing an apron covered in water 😂😂