4.20.2010

Retro Apron

This post is part of a month long series called 'Pattern Makeover Month.' I took a simple a-line, peasant dress and 'made-it-over' into many different styles. For more information, go here.

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Has the apron bug caught you yet?


If so, you HAVE to have one of Leila and Ben's Retro Apron Patterns.


Too cute!

And what is the perfect shirt for showing off your cute little apron?

Why a modified Sweet Dress, of course!

For this version, I simply cut the dress shorter (about 12M length for my 5 year old). I also left the sleeves flutter style by not making a casing at the bottom.





Hmmmm.

I think I need one of those cute aprons. . .
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25 comments:

  1. Angela C.April 20, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Cute!

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  2. JamieApril 20, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I may have to make one of those too!

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  3. JessicaApril 20, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Great idea! I need to make some aprons for my little girl.

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  4. Ange MooreApril 20, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    That is a very desirable apron!!

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  5. JennyApril 20, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    what a darling dress. the little model is adorable! and i love the combination of fabrics!

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  6. HeatherApril 20, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Love the apron!

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  7. Kelly O.April 20, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I need one of those aprons too :)

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  8. SC FarmWifeApril 20, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    I love this! Too cute I know a few little girls that would love these.

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  9. AmyApril 20, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Cute. I love to make aprons.

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  10. Mason ManorApril 20, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I love that sweet little apron--though i would make one for my self for sure! I'd love to win the pattern :)
    Ashley
    danhanash@gmail.com

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  11. EmilyApril 20, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    I just discovered Leila & Ben patterns through a link to their free vest download on One Pretty Thing. I love their patterns and the Sweet Dress pattern would be fun to work with! sorainima@gmail.com

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  12. EveApril 20, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Okay, now you are just making me drool. Do you just have a huge stockpile of awesome AH prints or what?

    Love it with the half moon dots. Perfect!

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  13. melApril 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Hmmm, was wondering how it would look without the elastic in the sleeves! Great shot!

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  14. LaceyApril 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Too cute!!

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  15. NatalieApril 21, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    This is really cute and I love the fabric combination you used. I am terribly jealous of your productivity!!

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  16. carmelApril 21, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    very very cute!
    with no doubt!

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  17. The Wynn FamilyApril 22, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    My grandma use to make aprons like those... hum great memories!

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  18. JessApril 22, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    what a great idea!

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  19. Amy LynnApril 22, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Adorable girl and apron!!

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  20. LeahApril 23, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    So cute love the apron too.
    lbroadstreet(at)tds(dot)net

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  21. kristinorthApril 24, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Adorable!

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  22. PeggyApril 26, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Did I miss it in the post??? If not where did you get the pattern for the apron? I love it! I'm in need of a new apron and have also been asked to make matching sister aprons. Thanks a ton!!

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  23. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    that's just adorable!

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  24. Ana @ Don't Fear the RipperApril 28, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Cute!!

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  25. AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    So sweet!!

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