The Making of a Special Order Rooster Apron

Fabric Selection:  The first step once you have your pattern.

I get more comments on The Rooster Aprons than any other.
Today I share the making of one.  Would you like to see it?....

My photography does in no way show how beautiful this fabric combination is.  I like everything that I make and can say that because I don't design the fabrics.  There are certain times though that a certain fabric or combination just stands out!  People walk by, stop and take notice.  They have to say something about it.  This is one of those.  All that have seen this work in progress have stopped and commented on how pretty it is.  I agree!  Today I show you This special order work in progress:

Adding rick rack to around the heart shaped bib top

Working on rooster and trim

Adding trim to bottom center of skirt

Side seams sewn to middle section and ready to put together.

Detailing, adding rooster and trim to apron.

I'm laughing at myself because I must have had my head tilted
excuse this crooked photo...but the apron is so cute!

Another shot

This one is finished and ready to go out the door to it's new owner.  The straps are loose for perfect fitting.  The new owner will place straps crisscross/straight or simply tie to their needs.

I love to sew and making an item from an earlier time makes it even more special. This one is made from McCalls #1143, the year for pattern 1944 approximately 68 years old.  

It is so fragile I had to copy and remake.

It was so good to finally find the pattern though because it was a hard one to find.

I have a lot of chicken lovers in my friends' list.

This one was a custom order.

I just wanted to share it with you.

I also have one just made that will be for sale it is yellow with black rooster..Look for post soon and will be placing it in the dolly's designs shops.

Have a great creative day!  Use your God given talent.

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