{tutorial} Bari J’s Half Apron Tutorial

Have you seen Bari J.’s book, Inspired to Sew? If so, you know that Bari J. has her own unique style, a melding of prints and colors that are always inspiring. She filled the book with all sorts of projects for you and your home, including a lovely scalloped apron! We don’t have that one for you (you’ll just have to check out the book for yourself), but she did share another half apron project on her site. The tutorial can be downloaded here. Give it a try, and don’t fret, Bari keeps it real the whole way through the pattern. Enjoy!

Five Star Apron – For the Love of Hand Stitching by Jan Constantine

The perfect accessory for five-star chefs is this traditional blue gingham apron with five striking red appliqued stars on the bodice. This apron is from Jan Constantine’s new book ‘For the Love of Hand Stitching’, published by Stash Books for C&T Publishing. It features 21 projects to applique’ and embroider.

Find this book and other great sewing and craft books at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer.

For the Love of Hand Stitching- a new book by Jan Constantine

Here is a great new book published by Stash Books for C&T Publishing: ‘For the Love of Hand Stitching’ with Jan Constantine. Inside on page 97 is a Lobster Apron, just in time to celebrate National Lobster Day!  June 15, 2011. 

Find this book and other great sewing and craft books at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer.

Inspired to Sew by Bari J. – Pretty Petals Couture Apron

“Inspired to Sew” by Bari J is a fresh look at vintage style. For those who want to bring boutique style to your home and wardrobe, this book is for you. Page 33 features the Pretty Petals “Couture” Apron. Bari J used a stack of Moda Layer Cake coordinating prints (10 x 10″ squares) for this project. Find this book and other great sewing books at your local  independent quilt and fabric retailer.