Upcycled Apron

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It was time to upcycle this old apron.  I haven't been a consultant for the company for about 3 years now and anything with a little weight that hangs on my neck causes me pain.  Soooo, it was time to turn it into this:
This is how it started:
The first step was to draw a chalk line and cut it in half.
I found some scrap fabric and cut it into 3 long sections that were about 7" wide.  After they were sewn together end-to-end I folded the entire piece in half lengthwise and pressed a small hem along each edge.
Next, I marked the middle of this piece and the apron, placed the unfinished edge of the apron along the fold,folded it down, and pinned the entire piece.


The apron was basically done, but I decided the pockets needed a little 'something'.  

I had just enough scrap fabric to make flaps for them, so I drew a quick pattern and went to work.
I added a button to each flap to 'dress it up' and the apron was done! I really wanted black buttons, but I didn't have 2 matching ones in stash of buttons, so the white flower ones won.
So, now I have a new apron that doesn't hurt my neck!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend.  Thank you for stopping by...please share, pin, comment, etc.  See you again soon!


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Comments

  1. Sum of their StoriesJune 16, 2017 at 6:08 AM

    What a great update of an apron that wasn't working for you anymore. I love the extra pocket detail you added.

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    1. AnnJune 16, 2017 at 10:53 PM

      Thank you, Julie...amazing what can be done with scraps!

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  2. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedJune 16, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    I love it you did a wonderful job. It looks great :-)

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  3. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenJune 16, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    Nice upcycle! I hope your new apron gets a lot of use :) Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg

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    1. AnnJune 16, 2017 at 10:56 PM

      Oh, it will, Lydia. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. The Gregor FamilyJune 19, 2017 at 4:11 AM

    Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!
    Jen
    www.afiremanswife.com

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  5. My thrift store addictionJune 19, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    This is such a cute upcycle, Ann! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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    1. AnnJune 20, 2017 at 9:49 AM

      Thanks! Happy to share at Vintage Charm.

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  6. PiliJune 22, 2017 at 2:28 PM

    This is a great idea, thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration!

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    1. AnnJune 23, 2017 at 1:17 PM

      Thank you, Pili - I had to find a way to make what I already had, work!

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