Posts tagged with 'apron'

Make an Apron Out of a Pillowcase

POSTED BY MEG ALLAN, MAY 13 2008 01:19 PM | PERMALINK

This week's episode of 'Decor It Yourself' shows you how to make an apron out of your recycled jeans. I just saw this cool article about how to make an apron out of an old pillowcase from curbly. Very innovative, refreshing and totally recycled. I always find lovely Vera pillowcases without a matching sheet and now I know what to do with them.

You can find the whole tutorial at Craft Chi. What aprons have you made out of unexpected materials? How do you recycle old sheets or jeans to...
DIY Aprons - Decor It Yourself

POSTED BY MATTHIAS SUNDBERG, MAY 08 2008 11:32 AM | PERMALINK

The kitchen is the heart of a home, so this week we are making an apron out of an old pair of jeans. In our first of many kitchen episodes, we also accessorize our tabletop with an array of centerpieces, and give you a refreshing quick tip to serve your guests.

Links:
Bust Magazine
Enderby Nest
How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans

POSTED BY SARA FRANKLIN, MAY 03 2008 09:00 AM | PERMALINK

On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an apron out of an old pair of jeans! For more information and details, check out the video!

Materials:
Old Jeans
Sewing Machine/Hand Sewing Supplies
Scissors
Twine/String
Scrap pieces of fabric

1. Lay the jeans on a flat surface and cut a straight line from the crotch to one leg.

2. Cut along the side seam and open the leg up. You now have your piece to work with.

3. Hold the jean piece up to yourself to set...
Calling All Knitters... and Apron Lovers Too!

POSTED BY LINDSEY CHEN, JANUARY 09 2008 03:19 PM | PERMALINK

To all of you out there who love to knit (and we know that there's a good amount of you), how would you like to put your special skills to work and make a pair of armwarmers for the Domestic Chicky, in exchange for a iPod case, Coffee Cozie or Apron? She even offered to give you the free pattern!

And if you're like me and don't know how to knit, but still want an apron (I just love to cook!), then be sure to check out her sister site, Apronista! She's giving away 2 vintage aprons AND a...