On to the next page of apron-ology...and the promised giveaway of my extra copy...
I thirfted two colorful panel prints and turned one of them into a craft apron, saving the other for an apron for myself. When I gathered the supplies for the second version, I grabbed two items I saved from Anthropolgie. One was the "So..." gift card holder I received in the mail on my birthday and the other was the swoon-worthy button ribbon the store gave away as packaging. I know now that I'm not the only one that flips out about the packaging from Anthropologie...right?
They were a perfect match for the apron...the right color and the right crafty/sewing vibe. I wasn't sure how I'd use the button ribbon but thought about it a while and (this is the cool part) I used it as the apron tie. So rather than tie the ribbon, you just button it to fit. I know I'm a dork but can't help hide my excitement about re-using something in a new way. I don't think I'd have the patience but you could make a similar button ribbon...just sew a bunch of button holes followed by a variety of buttons on a length or ribbon.
So that's my apron-ology story. There are plenty of other stories and beautiful aprons in the magazine that I'd love to share...leave a comment (before Saturday) and I'll send a copy to your front door.
Thanks everyone for the nice comments! The random number this time is 18 and that's Amy at into vintage (just discovered her recently and love her blog!)
Colorful, clever, lovely, and bright. Nicely done!
Posted by: Laura | February 20, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Oh! I have one of those button ribbons from anthro and have been wondering how to repurpose it. Genius idea! Thanks!
Posted by: Tracy @ Comfort and Luxury | March 05, 2010 at 11:55 AM