From My Studio!

A couple of weeks ago I bought a new dish towel from Crate & Barrel to make my new work apron. The last one I made was the one for the Christmas season so I was long overdue!

I got to work immediately unpicking the side seams and cutting it out and then I hit a snag - I didn't have anything that would work as the binding/tie. Off I went to Joann's. I was there for what seemed like forever and eventually came home with nothing!! So I put that project to one side and decided to have a go at making a lunch bag. Again I cut everything out after making a rough sketch of size and style requirements and then I decided that I didn't really like the fabric, so it too sat for a few weeks unfinished on my sewing table! On Sunday, feeling kind of lazy and not wanting to do laundry or housework, I knew it was time to go back to Joann's! Not only did I find a fabric for my apron but some new fabrics from Cloud 9 and Koko Lee. I bought the fruit fabric from Koko Lee thinking I'd start a new lunch bag. Feeling motivated I got to work on my apron. I'd bought two fabrics for lining and binding but after much consideration settled on just one of them. I can't believe I'm making such a big deal out of this apron as it will be dirty within a few days!!! I completed it on Monday morning and then got to work on my "prototype" lunch bag! I have to say, although I still don't LOVE the fabric, it is kind of cute and I do like it. I can't wait to remake it in my new fabric, but that's another day.

Here are the apron and lunch bag.

Ignoring the poor photo quality, I have to say that overall I'm pleased with how things turned out. I'm back at work today so will be taking my lunch bag for a "test drive"! I'll let you know if there are any problems. Until next time...