MONDAY, M AY 2, 2011

THE BAPRON TUTORIAL

http://theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com/2011/05/bapron-tutorial.html

Introducing the Bapron! aka the "baby apron". I hope the name doesn't turn you off (I know
it's hopelessly cheesy), but this bib is really cool! It provides a ton of coverage in the front,
much like an adult apron, and ties in back with bias tape! It's easy to make-I can whip one
out in less than 1/2 hour (I've made a dozen or so, so I'm getting pretty quick!), even with
making the bias tape myself.

Here's the back view with the cute ties! love!

I do have to give a disclaimer-I didn't think of this on my own. (wish I was that cool) My good
pal Aimee had a bib that I've always liked that she got in Japan-and so one day I
finallycornered her convinced her to let me borrow it to trace for a pattern. Thanks Aimee!
(that blue and green one below is her thank you bapron-I know, something boyish on this
blog! carazay!)

Would you like to make one (or a dozen) of these for your own cutie, or for gifts? Then read
on!

You'll need:
main fabric (a fat quarter is plenty)

Side Note: Fabrics shown above are L to R Giddy by Moda from sponsor Ribbon Retreat, Midwest Modern by Amy Butler,

gorgeous Riley Blake Sweet Dots, from my sponsor Fabric Closet,

and Central Park by Kate Spain. (with Amy Butler polka dot trim)

flannel
fabric for bias tape, or store bought bias tape
thread, pins, sewing stuff
 the FREE pattern http://www.scribd.com/doc/54408904/Bapron-pattern (print at 100% scale, cut out
and tape together on dotted lines.)

Ok. First things first, let's lay the fabric and flannel out, wrong sides together. Smooth it out so
there's no wrinkles.

Fold in half, and lay your pattern on the fold, then cut it out.
 Iron it to get any stubborn wrinkles out, then pin around the outside.

Using a long stitch, baste around the entire bib, close to the edge. (about 1/8")

Next:

1. Cut strips of fabric on the bias. I cut mine 1.5" wide. (more on width options at the bottom
of the post) Cut four pieces, one 34" long, one 31" long, and two pieces 10" long.
2. Then iron the sides in 1/4".
3. Fold in half again and iron, creating your bias tape.
4. No step here...just admire your bias tape!?
 Next, take your two 10" long pieces and pin them around the arm holes, enclosing the raw
edges.

Then sew around the arm holes, close to the edge but making sure to catch the underside in
your stitch.
Next take the 31" long piece and start pinning at the shoulders like so...

Then fold your bib in half to find the middle, same for the bias tape.
 Then pin the middles of the bias tape and bib together. Continue pinning around the
sides...the bias tape is a tad shorter so it will curve to fit around the shoulder better.

Then starting at one end, sew around the entire thing close to the edge.

Then find the middle of of the 34" piece of bias tape and pin it to the center of the neckline
and continue pinning the bias tape up and around it.
Also make sure to pin the ties, they can get squirrely if you don't!

Then, sew it up!

Tie a knot in the ends, apply a little fray check if you wish...

and Voila!
A handy bib that covers more than the usual bib. A bib that goes above the call of duty. A
bib that will save your life! (too dramatic? ok, but it will save your kid's clothes...) A bib that
deserves to be called....

The Bapron.

DUN dun dun....

so here are some various bias tape widths that I made some baprons in. You can check
them out and decided what width you prefer.

Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions or problems downloading the
pattern! And major thanks to my hubby who figures out how to upload my patterns for me!

And of course I'd love to see if you make any-so add them pics to the flickr group if you do!
Oh yeah, Charlotte says hi.