OK, so I am a day later than promised with these, but I think you will forgive me when you see how cute and easy these no-sew aprons are to make! I was actually going to skip aprons for the cake decorating party this year. I just couldn't find any as nice as the ones I found for the last party and and I really didn't have the time to sew any myself. But.....I was walking though the girls' department at Target over the weekend and I found these adorable ruffled tulle skirts on CLEARANCE!
I instantly had an idea - why not turn them into aprons? The great thing about elastic and tulle is that they do not unravel easily - making them perfect for a no-sew project. So I grabbed a bunch and got to work. I began by carefully cutting each skirt down the side seems. The result: two apron panels per skirt! Then I used my iron and some Heat n Bond (available at craft and sewing shops) to attach a 4-foot length of pink ruffled ribbon to the elastic waistband of each apron.
As a finishing touch, I added some clip-on fabric flowers (H&M) that the girls can later wear in their hair.
So, for less than $5 a piece (and without any sewing!!!), I have a pile of pretty aprons! And they were so easy and quick to make - I was actually able to finish 12 aprons in just a few hours!
:-)
Jessica
you are brilliant!
Posted by: Karyl Dunson | February 27, 2013 at 11:34 AM
OK too cute! What a smart idea! They look great.
Posted by: kristen | February 27, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Incredible! I'll have to see if my Target has those, many craft options inthose ruffly gems! Thanks for sharing! Lori
Posted by: Lori | February 27, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Genius...simply genius!
Posted by: Scatterjoyvintage.blogspot.com | February 27, 2013 at 12:47 PM
what lucky party guests!
Posted by: Andrea Neusner | February 27, 2013 at 01:56 PM
I am completely obsessed with your blog! It's one of my very favorites. :) I'm thinking about suggesting a cake decorating party to my 4 year old. Power of suggestion, you know. Thanks for sharing your great ideas and all the pretties. Holly
Posted by: Holly R. Moore | February 27, 2013 at 02:50 PM
Perfection! ! ! ! :)
Posted by: Sherrill | February 28, 2013 at 01:58 AM
Jessica, your blog is heaven!I absolutely adore you!:)
A.
Posted by: Anca | February 28, 2013 at 08:42 AM
Gorgeous! Almost Too pretty to be just aprons, but that is no critique! (Your other aprons, for the previous party you had a year or so ago, are also too Gorgeous to be just aprons, but what the heck? It's a Party)!!! These aprons look like something to wear at a ballet recital! I just LOVE them! They are the Perfect Party Aprons!
Posted by: Zell | March 16, 2013 at 12:25 PM
I'm so enjoying reading your blog tonight! I keep going further and further back because it's all so good!
You do a beautiful job!
Erica :)
Posted by: Erica | June 26, 2013 at 03:06 AM
I just found your blog and I love it. This is a great idea!
Posted by: Melissa | October 27, 2013 at 11:50 PM