Reversible Children's Apron from Kitchen Towel

Head over to Deck The Halls of Home With Joy to see how to make an adorable reversible children's apron from a kitchen towel. The other side of this apron is so cute too.

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See the reversible kitchen towel children's apron tutorial.

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Link up Spotlights!

Oh, there are so many fantastic links from today's party. Here are a few I liked to get you started!

Fly Chicks drew this stunning headboard with chalk on a chalkboard wall. When she gets bored with this one, she can easily (and inexpensively) change it. Fun idea!

See the chalkboard headboard!

Holly Do beautified this dresser by painting a lovely turquoise and adding tree branches for the handles. How cool is that?

See the birch branch dresser transformation.

A Little of This, A Little of That made this darling apron from a hand towel (and a little bit of fabric). I want one.
See how to make this hand towel apron.


What Happens At Naptime shares this nifty little tip to keep you bra straps from showing when you were a tank top! Very nice idea!

See the Tank Top Bra Catcher.

Check out more ideas from the Whatever Goes Wednesday party HERE.

Flirty Apron Giveaway Winner

According to Random Number Generator, the winner to the Flirty Aprons winner is #52.

Congrads to Korrie!

"I'm a sucker for red, so the scalloped sassy red one "speaks" to me."

Please email me your mailing address at somedaycrafts@gmail.com

If you didn't win, I know that Flirty Aprons would love you to have one of these in your home!

Visit Flirty Aprons today and give yourself a great Father's Day gift (one for you and one for him!)

Flirty Aprons

A few days ago, I received an apron from Flirty Aprons in the mail.

I have to tell you, it is much more than just an apron.

It is a fashion statement!!!!

Look at just a few of the aprons in the selection from Flirty Aprons.

I love the style and fabric of this red apron!!! Beautiful!

Doesn't this apron make you happy just to look at it?

It makes me want to sing while cooking and cleaning.

This is the apron I received. I love it! I'm a blue person and I love the fabric combo of stripes and polkadots!!!! The apron is so stylish. I almost want to wear it as part of my outfit. My husband says I have never looked so good cooking, crafting AND cleaning! He wants to flirt with me again!!!

(That's not me in picture. Unfortunately, I'm not that cute!!!)

This apron is awesome. I love the pockets in the front. Perfect for holding a recipe card, a duster or some sewing gadget. The fit is great and can adjust for people of different heights and weights. My favorite part is the long straps that wrap all the way around my body and ties in the front for extra cuteness.

Truly, this apron is fashionable. It is HOT!!!

Flirty Aprons is so nice! They want to give away one apron to one of you.

How to Enter:

1. Go to Flirty Aprons HERE and look at the selection of aprons (men's, women's and children's). Leave a comment about which apron you would love to receive in the mail!!!

2. Leave another comment if you are a follower of this blog. (Please don't become a follower just to enter another comment.)

**Winner will be announced next Tuesday.**

Dish Towel and Hot Pad Apron

I first saw these dish towel and hot pad aprons HERE and thought these would be perfect for Christmas gifts for my kids and their cousins. They are quick and inexpensive to make. My kids can use them when assisting me with fixing real food, crafting, painting or playing in their play kitchen. I liked the idea, but created these my own way. Thus, a tutorial for you.

I bought a set of two hot pads and one dish towel at the dollar store. I already had grosgrain ribbon on hand. The first step is to cut the dish towel in half.

Next, I cut two strands of 18" ribbons (for the straps around the waist) and singed the edges with a lighter to prevent fraying. Then, fold the cut edge of the dish towel over the ribbon (on both sides) between 1/2" to 3/8" (whichever you prefer) and sew the whole length of the dishtowel. This step accomplished two things. 1. Secures the waist straps to the apron 2. Creates a hem on the cut dish towel to prevent it from coming unraveled.
Next, take the hot pad and secure it on top of the dish towel with two pins where you just hemmed. Make sure it is centered. The easy, quick way to do this is to fold both the apron and hot pad in half and place the hot pad fold on top of the dish towel fold. I put the little loop at the bottom of the hot pad - thinking I would leave it exposed so my kids could put a wooden spoon or other utensil in there. I might change this on the other ways I make. If you don't want it, cut it off or sew it under the hot pad. I sewed the hot pad to the dish towel twice just to make sure it was secure. I found it easier to have the hot pad on top and the dish towel on the bottom when I was sewing.

Next, I cut two 15" ribbons and singed the ends with a lighter for the neck straps. (You could just do one long ribbon that doesn't need to be tied, but I like being able to adjust the straps depending on who is wearing the apron. I sewed it at a slight angle on the back of the top of the hot pad. Do this to both sides.
Lastly, make a bow however you want. You could even make it a clip that comes off and on if you want. Attach it to the top middle of the hot pad. I used the grosrain and made four little loops, sewed it together, hot glued a strip around the middle, and then hand sewed it to the apron. The bow was the hardest, most consuming part! That is how easy these aprons are!!!

Here are the kiddos wearing the apron. My son is 16 months. It is a little big on him, but still very functional. I guess I could leave the bow off of his!
My daughter is 3 1/2 and it is a perfect size for her. She is wearing it in her kitchen right now!
How many of these are you going to make? I'm making at least 4!!!

Empire Waisted Apron

I'm messy when I cook. I need an apron that covers my top half! This empire waisted apron is so cute. Head over to 7 Layer Studio to make one for you (or for a gift for someone like me.) Go HERE.

Art Apron from Dishtowel

With school starting, doesn't every little kid/pre-schooler need an art apron for their tools. This is made from a dish towel!!! Obsessively Stitching has the tutorial.

Apron Pants

Make a pair of apron pants for your little one using Confessions of A Sewing Dork. Great new idea!

Table Runner Apron (and skirt and giveaway)

Make an apron from a table runner at While They Sleep. You could also make a kids skirt from a table runner too. I could think of lots of things to make from the material of a table runner!!! While you are at this blog, check out the baby pod swaddler giveaway! CUTE!

Dishtowel Apron

Crap I've Made shares the secret of making a dishtowel into an apron.

Halter Apron

Want to look sizzlin' in the kitchen? Request the pattern to this halter-style apron from The Ten Muse Studios.

Handkerchief Apron

Turn some handkerchiefs into an embellished apron. Read how and get the measurements from Craftbits.

Pleat Box Apron

Head to Instructables to learn how to make this adorable pleat box apron.

Toddler Bib Apron

Your toddler will feel so grown up wearing this adjustable neck bib/apron when s/he eats. Visit Infarrantly Creative to see this magic item!

Another Apron Skirt

The cutest apron skirt in the world can be made using this pattern at Miffy's World.

10 Minute Pillowcase Apron

Make a quick 10-minute apron from a pillowcase. Learn how on Betz White.

Piece of Cake Apron

Look at this absolutely beautiful, piece of cake apron found on Moda Bake Shop.

Girl's Smocket!!!

MayFly has the cutest pattern - that she received from her friend Amy - for a Smocket! Check out this vintage-style shirt apron. Too Cute!!!

Apron From An Old Skirt

http://www.rostitchery.com/2009/05/apron-cheat.html

Bath Apron

http://secretstitchclub.blogspot.com/2008/10/bath-apron-tutorial.html