Making Retro Aprons (Part 1) - So Sew Vintage

Sewing tutorials from a beginner's point of view! This time around we're making retro aprons. A quick and easy project for beginners and intermediates alike. We even mess around with creating our own pattern pieces!

Pattern Pieces for the Apron Used/Made in this video:
-Main Body of the Apron - Traced from the book (Apron B piece)
-Ruffle Guide - Traced from the books (Apron B piece)

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[ShakespearesChin]

Seeing this video pop up made me beam with smiles :). I made a retro inspired apron last year which turned out great but have the most basic of sewing skills. I embarked on a summer dress project 2 yrs ago now.. bought truely gorgeous fabric, cut the pieces and hemmed? them but then got completely stumped by the next step in pattern instructions.. I have a bag with 6 pieces of dress tucked away now :( boo hoo. looking forward to this series xx.

[acesho]

This video is such a blessing!! I've been wanting to make aprons as a means of extra money for my family and I have been so lost with the directions. THANK YOU! I'm taking this as a sign =.) God bless

[shannondawn]

This is going to be so cute . I can't wait for the next installment . I used to make all my aprons, but I havent for awhile, and they were very basic . I want to try to make one with more of a retro feel to it . The patterns in that book are so cute . I'm definately going to go look that up . I'm so pleased about "So Sew Vintage" being back :)

[kaxtiechaos]

I'm so excited you're doing this series - aprons are SO FUN to make!! I work in a fabric store, and alot of times when we get a fabric I like but I don't know what I want to make, I'll end up making a vintage-inspired apron. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!

[lovejulieandrews]

i rember when i was younger (like 7) by mum helped me to make an apron because i had just got a new teddy bear and i wanted to carry it around in the pouch of my apron like a baby. hee hee this reminded me of that!

[GothicMaximalist]

You should organize all your sewing tutorials into one playlist! I hope you make more of them! I loved the Hair flower tutorial, using fabric scraps!!! Such a great idea!!!

[prtyinpinkncvrdinink]

Love that you are trying out something different!

[RoxyGirl]

I'm so excited, I love the so sew vintage series. Can't wait for more.

[rebergivens]

This is great. I had actually thought about trying to make aprons for Christmas presents this year. I just need to invent an extra day of the week to do it is all. Maybe this will finally shake off the nerves of taking the scissors to the expensive dress fabric.

[TheNhanvey]

I love you! I get so excited when I see you have a new video up. I was just thinking how I was hoping you would start this up again soon. Thank you!

[JenniferElise]

That's fabulous! :D What's great with this style is a lot of times you can use scrap material for the accent sections so you get the most out of all your fabric!

[JenniferElise]

Aw...that makes me smile! :D I'm so thrilled to be back with the sewing series!

[aought]

I use Freezer paper from the grocery store to trace patterns. It's wide enough for most pattern pieces, or can be taped together. You can see through it to trace well enough (paper side up) if you use a light colored surface underneath. I find the plastic backing on the paper makes it hold up much better then just paper for using it again and again.

[operaknitter]

So sew excited! I've always wanted to make aprons too! Love your vids. You rock.

[trudyanncaudill]

How awesome! I'm new to sewing and I love how simple you make sewing! Thank you. I found your Chanel not too long ago and had no clue you sewed also! This is the only Chanel I need! Lol thank you!

[azraikezoe]

Like that you did easy for the beginners. Like how you explain.

[sherryminkler]

Love your channel I really like sewing vintage thank God I found you

[dibization]

If you have a friend who works in a doctor's office the paper they use on exam tables makes great tracing paper.

[calafia]

excited your sewing again! I loved your previous series, I really enjoy how well you explain and simplify the processes! Looking forward to more projects! :0)

[shannondawn]

Ok, this is too weird . I was just searching online for vintage style apron patterns, when I saw you had posted a new video :) This is great, I am so excited . Ok, now I'm going to watch the video :)