Vanilla House Designs » Four Corners Apron

P154 Three by Three!

barbara — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:08:25 +0000

Another wonderful version of Four Corners Apron. This pattern is great for a beginning quilter – learn to piece a quick nine block project. Then turn in into a great apron! One size fits all!

Also see P137 for a kids’ version of this pattern, P143 for a delicious version, and P132 for the original version.

P151 His Apron

barbara — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:28:56 +0000

It is finally time for an apron pattern for MEN! And time for barbecue! Pattern comes in three sizes small (100-150 lbs.), medium (150-200 lbs.), and large (200-250 lbs)! Sew for your guy OR for our guy sewers, sew up a storm.

P143 Delicious Four Corners Apron

admin — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:18:36 +0000

Using 2 1/2″ strips of fabric (or Jelly Rolls), make these absolutely delicious aprons with our original ‘Four Corners Apron’ style. Indulge in the full apron or the funky ‘half apron’ with the offset point. One Jelly Roll can make at least two pleasing aprons –(maybe more for the clever sewer!). Tips to ‘Make It Larger’!

You can also purchase the original Four Corners Apron or a kids’ version.

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