Cook in style with two great looks. Gone are the days when aprons were only for grandma. Now, they are just as stylish and fun as any fashion accessory. In this tutorial from SewStylish, Winter 2011, Annie O’Connor demonstrates how to make a reversible apron.
Use a sophisticated fabric on one side to wear for your Friday night dinner party and a whimsical fabric on the opposite side to show off when baking muffins on a Saturday morning.
It’s easy to learn how to create this two-sided apron. Simply enlarge the pattern pieces, cut two coordinating fabrics as directed on the pattern, and be sure to transfer all marks. Soon you’ll be cooking up a double-duty, functional, and stylish accessory to wear in the kitchen or outdoors at the grill. Click on the “View PDF” button below for full instructions and a pattern.
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Style Arc, Hendrix Coat
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Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
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