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MONDAY, MAY 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 knowit'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 oneout in less than 1/2 hour (I've made a dozen or so, so I'm getting pretty quick!), even withmaking 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 goodpal Aimee had a bib that I've always liked that she got in Japan-and so one day Ifinallycornered 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 thisblog! carazay!)Would you like to make one (or a dozen) of these for your own cutie, or for gifts? Then readon! 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) flannelfabric for bias tape, or store bought bias tapethread, pins, sewing stuff the FREE pattern http://www.xdocs.com/doc/54408904/Bapron-pattern (print at 100% scale, cut outand tape together on dotted lines.)Ok. First things first, let's lay the fabric and flannel out, wrong sides together. Smooth it out sothere'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 bottomof 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!?
