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P160 Covered Up!

jacob — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:36:37 +0000

Laptop Satchel!

This very chic laptop satchel is the only way to haul around your laptop. This curious flat bag also doubles for notebooks or papers for the office or class. Bag size: 14 inches by 16 inches.

Pattern correction: The 11″x17″ template page says 9 of 9 (160) and should read 8 of 8(160).

P159 Sew Happy!

jacob — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:10:11 +0000

Sewing machine mat, pin cushion and mini iron-boards.

Your sewing machine’s best friend has finally come to the rescue. The sewing machine mat with pockets make handy tools accessible as well as protecting your table. The pin cushion and iron boards are the latest tools for every sewer’s inventory of supplies.

P149 Sweet Temptations Apron

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:33:55 +0000

Never enter the kitchen again without your Sweet Temptations Apron! The lines are flattering, low-waisted for a trendy style! The construction simple – easy to make in an evening! Two sizes: sm/med and med/lg with adjustable torso length.

P144 School Girl Apron

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:12:02 +0000

This school girl apron, with a long bodice, ties very low on the waistline and looks so hip! It is the perfect apron project for a sewing class, especially those younger and/or newer sewers! Make It Tonight! Instructions included for ‘Make It Larger’!

P142 Sunday Dinner Apron!

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:22:40 +0000

The overlapping halter top panels are the noticeable feature for this modern-retro style apron, along with the darling pockets on the skirt. The figure fitting style and varied fabric options make it a ‘big hit’!

Comfortably fits sizes 4 to 14.

There are two different styles in this pattern:
Version A: Bodice and pocket insides match (shown in the image as the middle and lower left aprons)
Version B: Waistband and pocket insides match (shown in the image as the upper right and upper left aprons)

P137 Kids’ Four Corners Apron

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:26:06 +0000

Three kid sizes for our famous Four Corners Apron: (small) 18 months to 3 years, (medium) 4 to 6 years, and (large) 7 to 8 years. It will look fabulous in the latest kid prints.

Also see P132 for the adult size version of this pattern.

P132 Four Corners Apron!

admin — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 02:54:23 +0000

This square or 4 corner apron is quick-to-make and perfect for the beginning sewer but clever enough to appeal to all sewers. Selecting the coordinating fabrics is SO easy because it looks good in everything. Whether modern, cottage, Christmas, or barbecue, the apron takes on the personality of the fabric! By the way, it’s very comfortable AND flattering!

Adjustments in size are made by the length of the neck strap on the apron — 23″ to 26″ for small, medium, or large. Slightly more fabric is required for the apron if using vertical print fabrics (like stripes) or one-way vertical print fabrics (like chickens). This pattern is selling great for those intending to give an apron as a gift — customizing it for the receiver’s personality by using themed fabrics.

Also see P137 for a kids’ version of this pattern, P143 for a delicious version, and P154 for a pieced version.

Customer Comments:

Why is the size of the front panel different from the back panel – by 1/4″? Claire, MA. This is on purpose — our thinking that staggered seam allowances lay flatter or reduce bulk on the inside (a technique used in couture sewing). Originally, the back panel was smaller that the front panel but currently, the back panel is 1/4″ larger that the front panel. This also helps to provide ‘wiggle room’ for matching the two large square panels together. Use the front panel edges to measure your 1/4″ seam allowance at the sewing machine!

A great tip! Use the front panel (with trims attached), with RST, to cut the back panel. Brilliant! You don’t have to measure anything and they fit perfectly every time!

Here’s another great tip: when cutting out your pieces, I always seem to screw up! I have found that if I cut the larger pieces first, I can fit the smaller pieces in here and there. Otherwise, I buy 1 1/6 yd instead of 1 yd.

I leave the openings for the ties on both sides (about a 2″ to 3″ opening each) around 3″ above both side corners. The opening up higher doesn’t make any sense! Cindy, AR