{pattern} Quick, Interchangeable Bistro Apron

Released by More Splash Than Cash Decorating in 2011, their My Bistro Apron is still getting plenty of love. And for good reason.

The apron pattern requires just a yard of fabric and has a clever waistband with hook and loop tape (such as Velcro) that allows for a quick change of the panel. The pattern comes with instructions to make a traditional bistro apron, a contrasting band version and one using a tea towel for the apron skirt.

The pattern is available through your favorite local quilt and fabric retailer or from More Splash Than Cash Decorating. Visit her site for more quick and clever patterns.

Review: New Indygo Junction Apron Patterns

Indygo Junction patterns has been making all manner of apron patterns for several years now and continue to offer new styles. Two recent releases include the One-Yard Overlap Apron and the All-Day Apron. I tried out both patterns and then brought them into the office to show off. We all had our different opinions on the styles, but having been the one to sew them, I can tell you they both patterns worked out well.

The All-Day Apron ($11.99 retail) is a delightfully feminine style with full coverage in the front with coverage around the sides, tying in a big bow at the back. The fit was perfect on this style (size 10-12) and would work well for smaller and slightly larger sizes. I loved the accent fabric used along the arms and for the ruffle. I used the same fabric for the bias trim around the neck (rather than purchased bias tape).

It went together in about an hour and a half, including the cutting, and would be an appropriate pattern for someone with experience using commercial primers. The instructions are brief and there are only three images to help you along. I prefer images to words and struggled just slightly at figuring out how to get the trim to work–it’s sewn right to wrong side, turned then topstitched to the apron body.

I particularly liked the way the ties were made. I used a rolled hem foot for the raw edges, then it instructs you “finish one end of tie by stitching a 1/4″ seam RST.” Turn and press point. It gives a nice end to the tie and one I will use often.

The One-Yard Overlap Apron ($11.99) is their newest release and is a simple one piece style that ties from the front section and around to the back to secure it. I found the waist ties to be too low for me and had to move them northward. Where the ties land depends on your body shape, so be sure to try it on first and use an extra length of bias tape to experiment with tie location.

The apron came together quickly, less than a half-hour to sew it together, but another 30 minutes to make and sew on the bias tape. Be careful around the corner, stretching the bias tape to get it to lay nicely.

This apron offers ample front coverage with little side coverage.

For more information on these two aprons or to check out the dozen other styles, visit Indygo Junction. Patterns can be purchased at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer or online.

Indygo Junction Releases New Apron Pattern

Indygo Juntion's All Day Apron

Indygo Junction just released this apron designed by Amy Barickman. Patch pocket placement allows for some fun detailing. and the bias trim neckline is a cinch to finish. The All Day Apron would look great in contrasting 1930′s prints.

Be sure to look for this new pattern in your favorite independent quilt shop or fabric store!