Tukes was invited to a birthday party. His little friend, Meredith, turned three years old.
For the birthday girl, a six pocket apron that I pieced together using remnants. Perfect for creativity in the kitchen or when painting a masterpiece with artist-mom.
This was my first time working with bias tape... tedious best describes the experience. I have no idea if I applied it correctly. Surely there are some tricks out there {of which I am
very unaware} that make this stuff a bit more user friendly. Tips anyone?
And, I simply must show you the colorful birthday party spread! Not only is the birthday girl's mom a talented artist... she knows how to throw a spectacular party!
Tukes was invited to a birthday party. His little friend, Meredith, turned three years old.
For the birthday girl, a six pocket apron that I pieced together using remnants. Perfect for creativity in the kitchen or when painting a masterpiece with artist-mom.
This was my first time working with bias tape... tedious best describes the experience. I have no idea if I applied it correctly. Surely there are some tricks out there {of which I am very unaware} that make this stuff a bit more user friendly. Tips anyone?
And, I simply must show you the colorful birthday party spread! Not only is the birthday girl's mom a talented artist... she knows how to throw a spectacular party!
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Hi, I found you through Rebekah. Your blog is inspiring and beautiful. Thank you *+*
The apron looks great! Sorry, I can't help you out on the tips for the tape. Totally out of my league on this one.
Yes, it looks like Meredith's mom definitely knows who to throw a party. Uh...very impressive!
I went to a three year old girl birthday party too! I just posted about the present. I wish I had taken some photos at the party because it too was precious! I like your apron. I must say that I was inspired by both you and Meredith to not just go out and buy a gift (I did give a Fancy Nancy tea party sticker book as well) but to include something hand made and also thrifty in my gift. I like your apron. Kelly
I forgot to say that I used stitch witchery in my project tonight which I found to be a bit tedious as well but lacking a sewing machine . . . it was a good alternative. :) Kelly
Your apron is adorable! It will fit right into Meredith's home colors, too.
Describe your difficulty with the bias tape. (It looks good from the photo) If you used packaged store-bought bias tape (i.e., didn't make your own) did you follow the directions on the packet?
deb m
Your crafts are inspiring. I love the photography as well.
I love the color scheme you used for the apron. Meredith will love wearing it. Her mom looks like an imaginative party designer as well as an artist.
Oh, bias tape is impossible! All I can say is patience is how it works. The apron turned out lovely, looks like you have become a pro-sewer.
After 8 years I am out of my own original birthday decorations for my one and only girl, I may have to take inspiration from this lovely party, it is gorgeous!
What a great apron! I love how she decorated the table too. So fun!
Correctly applied or not, your application of the bias tape is beautiful! What a wonderful gift to give. The party decor is magical!
oh my goodness. That is quite the party spread! Oh, and can I invite Tuke to one of my kid's parties (I'd love for my kids to get a gift like that!)
Okay, bias tape... I used a 30+ year old package that my mom passed along to me. The instructions offered several different ways to apply it. I chose to fold in half (this made it very skinny) and then stitch it on the apron. To keep the tape folded I had to iron it in half lengthwise to make it hold its crease. Pinning it on the apron was slow and tedious. When I actually got to the point of stitching it on I used the zig-zag stitch because I wasn't certain that I could do straight stitching straight enough and accurate enough to hold it all together.
The finished product looks fine but the process was tedious which leaves me wondering if there is an easier way. Next time I plan to use a wider bias tape, which should help.
wow, how fun! absolutely beautiful party and the most adorable apron. bias tape is beyond me as well lol
I have no idea about the bias tape, but wondered if you could find some instructions on a youtube video. Seems like they have solved our problems around here lately...from tieing a necktie when The Mister was gone, installing more memory to my computer, etc.
The apron is adorable...one of my favorite mod creations so far!
I love that your package of bias tape was 30+ years old. My package of the stitch witchery was 14+ years old! Thanks for your comment on my craft room. I agree with you, that's a good thought about it becoming more and more the way I want it. I am itching to be back at home making things. :) Kelly
Sounds like you did not unfold the tape completely (packaged tape has a total of 3 folds, like the dust jacket of a book) then line up raw edges together, stitch, fold over encasing raw edges, and topstich in place...
sounds complicated, but it's not, I'll send you an email with more detail.
Bias tape should be a FUN experience. : )
deb meyers
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Goodness...seeing that lovely party table ALMOST made me want to throw a party for six year olds. I think I need to go and lie down. I really DON'T need to go through that phase again now that my daughter is 17.
I love reading your blog and your photos are super awesome! I think your apron and sewing projects look fantastic, look how far you've come in such a short time.
I use bias tape and I found this to be helpful for me. The bias tape seems to have one half that is a bit wider. I use that on the back of the item and the narrower side on the front. As I sew the front side of the tape, I use the inside of my satin foot as a guide, it captures the back side of the tape since it is a bit longer. I do use stitch witchery to keep the tape from slipping around.
sew...(haha)
bias tape usually is creased with one half slightly wider than the other. that's how it comes in packages. if you choose to straight stich over top of the tape, you want the wider on the bottom, so that you will not easily fail to catch the tape. this is how u usually do it for aprons, and crafts, but for true bias tape usage and binding, go here: http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2008/03/bias-tape-tutor.html
amy is great--she wrote a book called bend-the-rules sewing...excellent for beginners!
have a great day...and you are doing sew good on your sewing! :)
xxox
Great apron and beautiful party. I always love the simple but beautiful handmade gifts you give.
I love borders, so I love using bias tape, but I'm a newbie at sewing. Sound familiar?? I've found that using wider tape really does help. Also, I thought your zigzag stitch in pretty thread was inspiring! If I really want a project to look nice, I sew on one side of the tape underneath, then hand stitch the other side (like binding a quilt). Also, I love to make my own bias tape with a bias tape maker, some cool fabric, and my iron. Bias tape makers are nifty and cheap.
Your photos are giving me lots of ideas! I admire the way you pursue sewing. I'm trying to get to my machine more (I have a baby and a toddler).
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