I planned on revealing a new pouch design today to go with the music bag from last week.  But…what I’ve created so far has not been exactly what I envisioned. Still needs more work. (a lot more work!) So maybe next week.

I needed something easy-peasy to whip up and when my husband suggested I make him an apron for when he’s cooking dinner (most evenings), I was like “YES!”

And I didn’t even have to design it! Purl Soho is one of my favorite sewing websites.  I signed up for their newsletter and they seem to be concentrating on knitting projects now but there are also many free sewing patterns and tutorials on the Projects Page.  I had my eye on this Adjustable Apron from Purl Soho for quite some time but really had no reason to make it.  I showed it to Terry and he said perfect.  He just didn’t want a pocket and he would prefer for the tie to be in the front.

Click on the pic and you will go to the link!

The Adjustable Apron was amazingly easy.  I had it finished in one morning.  The instructions were so simple to follow.

I made some changes.  I used a very lightweight denim rather than the canvas or upholstery-weight fabric.  Hey, we live in Florida!  It gets hot here and Terry’s usually cooking on the grill ! I increased the length of the cotton webbing for the tie to 150″ so Terry could tie it in the front.  I also mitered the corners on the bottom hem.  And, of course, left off that pocket.

Looks like Terry is whipping up a top secret recipe there!

Yes. He does like it!

I think this would really look cute in some of my recycled denim with the pockets from the jeans located in fun places.  Maybe that will be my next easy-peasy project!

Ha! What’s with those socks and flip flops! Cracks me up that I took a photo like that! But, hey, you gotta see how long the apron is, right?

This was a fun project.  It’s inspired me to do another apron–for me, of course! And then I probably need to make some matching pot holders and tea towels.  (I think I’m getting burnt out on whole matching bag thing!)