NEW TUTORIAL FOR THE GARDENER!!!

NEW TUTORIAL FOR THE GARDENER!!!

It all started with this little apron I picked up for a $1.00 (the white one). I wanted to fancy it up and add garden items to it for my Sister-In-Laws Birthday. Well that just wouldn't work, well it could but you might as well sew a new one. I had these dish towels and my mind started going. Just think of all the things you can do. Personalize it, applique on it or even add jewels all over. So here is a fast little project to make.

Make one top pocket by folding up a 6" pleat and about 2" from the top edge

Now fold another pleat to make 2nd pocket. I folded it where the bottom of each pocket meets.

Sew the bottom of the pockets. I lifted the front edge and sewed the bottom edge. Does that make since? Look at picture below. That seam catches both pockets. The lower edge now lays a little bit further down in the front over the pocket seam. I would give measurements but each dish towel is different in size.

Sew along the side of the apron through all layers. You also need to sew through all layers to make pockets. I did two seams to have three pockets.

I cut 3 strips from a fat quarter, that measured 2"X18". This will be the band and ties. Plus another piece for the loop that measured 2"X 7". Sew the 3 pieces together and then fold in half and sew lengthwise, 1/4" seam. This piece will then measure 1"X 54". I left a opening in the center of this long piece to turn. I have a picture but it turned out blurry. Turn and iron.

You also need to sew the 2"X7" piece for the loop. Turn and press.

Lay the loop up at the top of the apron and center the band and tie length piece over it. You need to center the band on the towel at this time.

Pin in place, I put the band over the very top edge, so the towel is not showing. Sew over both edges, top and bottom, of band catching towel and loop in seams.

The towel I used had a loop on the wrong side to put a towel through. This makes it great for a gardener to have a towel for wiping hands.

Add a few seeds and a pair of gloves.

Every lady need a pair of pruning clippers. The towel is hanging on the side.

Hope you know someone that you could make a fast gift for.

Sew Simple.