I’m always trying to create a bit of variety in the range, so that clients find an apron that suits their craft practice, personality and preferences. This lovely 8oz denim drapes over your legs beautifully when seated at the wheel or work bench; it’s a really distinctive and attractive design, yet highly functional work apron.
I made this apron last month, a birthday present for my niece, she needs aprons for her job at a little restaurant in Seattle. It’s made with 8oz denim with pockets made from different shade denim remnants. It needed to be a versatile but simple design, that is very easy to wear – ideally forget you’re even wearing it! I’m keen to expand on this design to introduce more colour/fabric combinations into the range and use fabric remnants to make one off pieces for the ‘Boro Collection’.
I can’t bear throwing fabric remnants away, consequently I have two big boxes of fabric bits, left over from making aprons. This apron is constructed using ochre denim remnants, which have subtle colour differences from the different dye lots. The result is one highly individual yet tough and functional work apron that will last for years to come.
On sale in Folksy
Posted this to Georgia USA today. The client requested the shorter length, and it really works, very cute. This design features a detachable zipped cash bag and lots of easy to access pockets.
The classic combination of red, white and blue – red herringbone tape adjustable straps with navy and white fine stripe Hickory (Railroad) denim. A split skirt allows plenty of movement and good coverage, the pockets have lots of compartments for tools and the crossback soft straps tie to D-rings- easy to adjust for a wide size range and fit over extra layers of clothing in a chilly studio!
Found some time to re-photograph set of aprons – lucky to have my daughter at home to model them for me! From time to time I dig around in my huge pile of fabric remnants, leftover from cutting out aprons, and piece some together to make aprons … and other useful things. Inspired by Japanese ‘Boro’ and French & American vintage rustic aprons – reducing waste and creating something useful and unique, that will last for many years to come.
Having a bit of a sort out in the studio and found this sample from when I first started the Folksy shop. This woven stripe denim is so lovely. Over the weekend I unpicked and re-cut the bib, and double stitched the pocket – quite pleased with the design update – it’s now in my Folksy shop SAMPLE/SALE SECTION folksy.com/items/4210194-Woven-Stripe-Denim-Work-Apron-Womens-Artist-Craft-Apron-Small-Large-No-5-
Very pleased to discover Folksy added No12 blue denim Makers Market Apron to ‘Folksy Favourites’ this week (appears on rotation on the Folksy homepage) and last night No12 ochre denim Makers Market Apron appeared on their ‘Gifts for Makers’ gift ideas selection, alongside my No 4:3 and No7 crossback aprons already there! The ‘No12 Makers Market Apron’ has taken quite a bit of time to develop, I realise it’s a bit niche, so I’m particularly pleased it’s getting a spotlight.
I’ve produced a set of dinky mini-makers denim aprons, with brightly coloured ties and adjustable neck tie, to fit age 3-5 years. It’s a Christmas exclusive for MADE + GOOD! £42.00 inc. postage. 
I’ve been pondering doing a children’s crossback apron for quite a while – a couple of weeks ago a lady contacted me via Etsy to ask for just that! Her husband had bought her one of my No 4:3 aprons, which loves, and she wanted a couple like it for her young son.
I made a version of the adult No 7, so that the apron could be size/age adjustable age 4-7. I used the long side offcuts from cutting denim No 4 & No 7, seaming the aprons down the middle. This will reduce the final price of the apron a bit, when added to the making time which is only 40 minutes less than making than an adult size apron, plus webbing, d-rings and thread.
Here is the first sample….it is rather cute.