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Gather the main apron panel: Us-
using a 1/2" (13mm) seam allowance
ing a long basting stitch, sew
9.
Make the ties: With right sides
Make sure that the pleat on the tie
Be careful not to poke pins all the
and backstitching at each end.
together, fold the first tie in half
opens toward the bottom edge of
way through the front of the
across the top of the apron panel
Fold back waistband so it is right
lengthwise, and pin in place. Us-
the apron, and that the long sewn
waistband, as they can leave
using a 3/8" (9mm) seam allow-
side up. Then, fold over 1/2" (13mm)
ing a 1/2" (13mm) seam allowance,
edge of the tie lines up at the seam
holes in the polka-dot fabric.
along the raw waistband edge
sew down the long side raw
connecting the waistband to the
(6mm) seam allowance. Pull the
toward the wrong side of the
edges and around one end, leav-
apron. Pin in place, and then baste
Turn the apron back over so the
threads to gather the top so it
waistband and press.
ing the other end open. Clip the
the tie to the waistband using a 3/8"
right side is facing up. Topstitch the
sewn corner on an angle to facili-
(9mm) seam allowance.
waistband very close to the bottom
ance, and then again using a
1/4"
measures approximately 17" (43cm) across.
Note: Before pressing, use 2 pieces of
tate turning. Turn tie right side
edge to finish the waistband, back-
* wash but don’t dry
parchment paper to cover the front
out, and press. Repeat to make
stitching at each end, and carefully
To keep this apron wonder-ful,
and the back of the waistband to pro-
the remaining tie.
removing the pins from the under-
wash it in cold water on a gentle
side of the fabric as you sew.
cycle, and hang it up to dry.
tect the fabric, iron, and ironing board.
8.
Add the waistband: Beginning 1/2" (13mm) in on the waistband edge,
Repeat on right-hand side of the
and with right sides together, pin
apron with the remaining tie.
the long, raw edge of the waistband to the top of the gathered apron panel. (The extra 1/2" [13mm]
10. Make pleats in the ties: Fold a tie in half lengthwise. At the unfin5/8"-
Now fold the waistband in half, over the ties, lining up the side raw
of waistband at each end of the
ished end, sew a small,
apron panel will provide the seam
(1.5cm-) long seam 1/4" (6mm) from
sew using a 1/2" (13mm) seam allow-
allowance for attaching the ties.)
the fold to create a pleat. Repeat
ance, backstitching at each end.
Sew the waistband to the apron,
on the remaining tie. Open up
edges. Pin the sides together, then
both ties and lay flat.
up, up, and away! In 1921, Taggart Baking Company executive Elmer Cline was visiting the International Balloon Race at the Indianapolis Speedway, where the sky was filled with hundreds of colorful balloons. To Elmer, the image signified a sense of “wonder” and was the catalyst for naming the company’s new product, a 1 1/2 -pound (680g) loaf of white bread, Wonder Bread. In 1925, Wonder Bread became the country’s first precut loaf, changing the American sandwich forever and inspiring the phrase “best thing since sliced bread.”
wonder-ful apron
7.
12. Turn the waistband right side out, 11. Attach the ties to the waistband:
pulling out both of the ties. Then
With the apron and attached
turn the apron over so the wrong
waistband right side up, line up
side is facing up. Finger-press the
the pleated end of one tie with
waistband flat and carefully pin
the raw end of the waistband
the folded waistband edge so it
(begin with the left side first).
covers the raw gathered edge and lines up with the waistband seam.
Make yourself a sandwich, put your feet up, and relax! You've earned it.