Puttin' on the Ruffles-Making Retro Aprons Part 4 - So Sew Vintage

In part 4 we're adding a flirty ruffle! 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:
-Neck Ties (2 1/2" x 26") 2 needed
-Waist Ties (2 1/2" x 36") 2 needed
-Bias Strip for Piping (1 1/4" x 26") 2 needed
-Pocket Piping (2" x 6 1/2")
-Lower Pocket (5 1/2" x 6 1/2")
-Upper Pocket (3 1/2 x 6 1/2")
-Ruffle (4" x 43") 2 needed
-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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[bixbygrrl]

I haven't ever done any of your sew sew vintage series projects, but I think I can do this one! It's a lot simpler, so I think I'll give it a shot:) Thanks for the inspiration.

[lindamann]

this is such a cute apron pattern and i adore the fabric that you used it is so very cute. you are really good at telling how to do every step and i love watching you it's very informative ty for sharing this with me

[shirleyseventynine]

You're a huge sewing inspiration to me! Thanks to you, I have picked out a few dress patterns I'd like to try my hand at, and after seeing you go over how to read the pattern envelope and work with the pattern pieces, I'm sure I can do it. Please keep up the So Sew Vintage series. It's great!

[roomiesbride]

I am so glad I found you on YT! I've learned so much from your user friendly way of explaining things. THX & please keep up the great work!

[RAE]

Your personality is so sweet and helpful.  Hints are wonderful..behind the Gothic personal style is a pretty butterfly. You are able to bring her forth also.  Blessings!

[quiltingjen]

Another tip for gathering is to use tooth floss. Lay it along the area to be gathered and using a large zig zag stitch to secure the floss to the edge then just pull the floss and because the floss is coated the gathering is really easy and even. Hope this helps someone.

[funfettiyani]

~ I received a sewing machine for Christmas & it looks like it's going to be put to good use...luving the apron series 😊🌸💟🌼~

[JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D I'm pleased with how it's looking...love that fabric!

[deloraaustin]

Love your videos. I iron press up a half inch for the rolled hem on the wrong side. Then just tuck under a one fourth inch to the fold and stitch in place. This creates a 1/4" rolled hem.

[JenniferElise]

Ooooo...what a great tip! I'll have to play around with that because that sounds like a great trick! :D Thanks!

[shirleyseventynine]

Thanks! :) I love creativity inspiring creativity, too!

[JenniferElise]

Yay! I love to hear that. I've got a great little DIY project that will be coming up after this project finishes! :D

[JenniferElise]

Aw...thank you! :D I'm so happy you enjoy the videos!

[JenniferElise]

Wow...thanks! :D I'm so thrilled that by sharing my sewing experiences it's inspired you to get out the needle and thread. I love the idea of creativity inspiring creativity! I know you can do it!!!! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions! :D

[TheSweetiemoo]

im a little late to the comments but loving your videos and was just wondering how much longer is the ruffle then the apron im making a custom apron for myself and would love to use this sort of ruffle but unsure how much longer it is supposed to be.

[lindacarney]

Just found your channel and loving it but PLEASE always have your rotary cutter going away from you! An inexperienced person might be watching and they need to learn the correct safe way to use the tools.
Again I can't wait to catch up on more of your videos!!!

[ladypoppercakes]

what tha what.... what sizesu need for the ruffles to make t. you just edited all that important piece out...