Elly’s 1st Apron
July 10, 2011
Pattern:
Basic Child’s Apron
by Sew Liberated
Fabric:
Home Decor fabric purchased several years ago from Wal-Mart
Review:
The design of the pattern is perfect for a young child. I love the elastic neck tie and the velcro waist closure. It makes putting it on and taking it off a breeze.
Plus, the apron went together very quickly once Dan entertained Elly giving me uninterrupted sewing time.
The only negative I have about the apron is how snug it is. Based upon the pictures of the models, I had assumed that the apron would fit loosely. The pattern states that it can accommodate waists up to 24″ in the smallest size (3-5 year old). Elly has a waist of 23″ so I felt comfortable making her the smallest size. It’s true that the apron fits. However, if Elly was of the age where she could put it on herself, I think she would have trouble wrapping the waist tie around her back.
I should have gone back and made the waist strap longer, but I was so proud to have finished a sewing project. I couldn’t bring myself to rip it all out and start over again. Next time, I’ll do better.
