Welcome to Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday, and presenting my First Finish of 2018!
This is only my 2nd time hosting (last was in October 2016, followed by a desert in my blogging presence). What this means: you, too could be a volunteer host. Do you have a New Year's Resolution to try new things? Break out of your comfort zone? Head on over to the tgiff link to sign up for a volunteer week (or two).
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| Happy birthday, cherub! |
My finish this week is not the result of weeks or months of tedious work. Nah, that would be the item I thought would be finished. This week I celebrate a quick make: an upcycle (and a gift for my youngest cherub).
Before: a pair of Hawaiian print shirts, purchased at a thrift store because they reminded me of my recent vacation. Actually a bit difficult to find said Hawaiian print shirts in cotton--mostly they are rayon. But cotton is the better choice for an apron designed for actual kitchen use.
After: cute halter apron!
I couldn't find the instructions I used the last time I made one of these, so I just based my cuts and stitches on the apron at hand. (I wear that one all the time.)
Made things intentionally a bit bigger, to better fit the recipient, but still threw a couple box pleats in the back. Hope she likes it.
Now it's your turn: Link up any finishes for this week and don't forget to stop by some of the other finishes--leave them some comment love! Grab the TGIFF button and link back to this post, so your visitors can see other dynamite finishes.
She is bound to like it, so summerie. Yes I know it not a word. But it fit.
ReplyDeleteSummerie, yes, that's it exactly! Anything to make one smile when in the kitchen.
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Very nice, I haven't seen an apron made like that before and a great way to recycle. I had a look at the first one and I think this looks a better fit. You are clever.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It's not my pattern or idea (wish I could remember where I found it)--but I am a big fan of the *clever*. I do like the wider coverage of this version, too.
DeleteThat is such a cool way to repurpose shirts! I love it! Thanks for hosting TGIFF this week. :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad I could add to the possibilities for repurposing clothing (although it was not my original design/idea). And thank you for stopping to leave a note--TGIFF is such a fun playgound!
DeleteVery Cute!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun apron! It's so much fun to see how a simple shirt can be transformed into something different! Thanks for sharing and hosting!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome for the TGIFF hosting. Have you signed up for a week? As you can see, the finish doesn't have to be *amazing* in order to count.
DeleteGreat apron! Thanks for hosting...and for letting us know your intended finish didn't happen for TGIFF...makes me think okay, maybe I will volunteer!
ReplyDeletePlease consider volunteering to host! I often use external deadlines to spur me to finish quilts, as I am so easily distracted by newer, shinier projects. Fortunately, I had a quick make for my backup plan.
DeleteThanks so much for leaving a comment, too.
What a lovely way to re-purpose that shirt - great apron!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Glad I could add some inspiration to your day.
DeleteGreat re-use of a shirt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anja! And extra thanks for being the January wrangler/cheerleader for TGIFF. Such a great way to start my year, looking at everyone's finishes while getting some love for my own.
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