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Dare to Make It: Holiday

Dare to Make It: Holiday


How to Make an Ensemble of Accessories to Please Every Chef on Your List

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A denim bistro apron will surely be a hit in the kitchen or at the backyard grill.
These kitchen mitts are the gifts they’ll keep on using!
Embellish the apron pockets with stitching to resemble the back pocket of jeans.
A denim bistro apron will surely be a hit in the kitchen or at the backyard grill.

A denim bistro apron will surely be a hit in the kitchen or at the backyard grill.

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4. Using the gold thread, stitch a design across the pocket to resemble blue jeans.


 Embellish the apron pockets with stitching to resemble the back pocket of jeans.

5. Turn in the side and lower edges 1/2 inch and press.

6. Sew on the pockets: Mark the center front of the apron by folding in half crosswise and lightly crease. Place the pockets on each side of the center with about 1/2 inch between and 8 inches down from the top waistband fold. Pin in place and stitch around the sides and lower edges using the gold thread. Backstitch securely at the top of each pocket.


 Position the pockets and sew in place along the side and bottom edges.

7. To make the ties: Fold each long rectangle in half lengthwise, right sides together, and sew along the open edge with a 1/4-inch seam. Press the seam allowance open with the point of the iron or with your fingers, turn right side out, and press. (If you haven’t used the selvage as suggested above, sew across one end before turning.)

8. Attach the ties and finish the waistband: Turn the waistband facing to the right side along the previously pressed fold. Sandwich the open end of each tie in between the facing and the apron, then sew in place with a 3/4-inch seam. Trim the facing and the tie seam allowances to 1/4 inch. Turn the waistband facing back and pin in place.


 Sandwich each tie between the apron and the waistband facing.


Trim the seam allowances on the ties and the waistband facing.

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Steen writes: Great stuff! I did something along this line for my daughter for Christmas a couple years back... Apron, potholders, frayed-edge denim placemats, bandana napkins, and then printed off favorite recipes and put them in a clear-view binder with the cover insert consisting of denim quilted with colorful bits to match the apron and potholders. I love the big pockets on your apron - perfect for a cook. I think this is a great gift ensemble!
Posted: 10:17 pm on January 13th
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