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Recent additions to the In The Making – Aprons range

Two new apron designs were added to In The Makings Aprons in the last couple of months; an updated No10:2 woodwork apron in rich Chestnut Brown or classic Stone canvas, and a beautifully swishy No25:2 in natural washed linen.

The No10:2 apron is actually an updated version of the original No10:1, one of my first custom designs, a collaboration with a furniture maker. This improved No10:2 design is longer for extra protection and has wide adjustable crossback straps for people who don’t like neck straps/ties. But like the original design it still features a fabulous array of specialist pockets and the unique magnetic pocket flap which keeps shavings out of your pockets but flips up for hands-free access to the pockets underneath. I will be adding a version with tie neck & waist in the coming months and considering some more colour options – suggestions welcome!.

The new No25:2 design was made in response to requests for more lightweight aprons suitable for artist painters, makers and bakers. This washed natural linen is absolutely gorgeous and lends itself so well to the pleated skirt. This apron doesn’t have a split front skirt, but I will offer a split leg version in future.

The experience of looking

Going back through 2025 photos I found this one of my ‘No24 Natural’ in the studio of my lovely friend artist printmaker Fran Farrar on the Isle of Wight. She’s had a really busy year of exhibitions, two of them here in London – as we went round looking at the work she detailed all the different printing techniques. Visiting the annual Woolwich Print Fair last month (October 2025), armed with my new knowledge, it was really fascinating how it had changed my experience of looking at the work.

Although I’ve been on a long hiatus from making art I realised my experiences with materials and processes inform the way I look at work as much as subject matter; understanding and admiring the manipulation of the mediums to produce work that connects with the viewer. The aim of my creative work was to find a ‘beautiful resolution’ and actually this equally applies to In The Making Aprons and Boro Collection.

Woolwich Print Fair 2025
London Potters 40th Annual Exhibtion 2025

I was delighted to provide one of my aprons, the bestselling No4:5 Ochre Canvas, to one of the winners at the Annual London Potters Members Exhibition at the Morley Gallery, Private View 29th November 2025. It went to Veronica Kendall Ceramics congratulations to her! (Unfortunately I didn’t get a good photo of her work, but take a look on Instagram). The exhibition featured 120 makers celebrating the skill and imagination of London’s ceramics community, showing functional tableware to decorative objects and striking sculptural forms”. Look out for it in 2026, well worth the visit, it’s close to Waterloo and free! London Potters

No4:5 Aprons Ochre, Dusty Green, Beige. Pale Pink.

No24 NEW colour

I chose this beautiful sapphire-cobalt blue canvas for the new No24 studio apron aimed at printers, artists and craftspeople. The woven herringbone tape ties are in a slightly darker royal blue, they knot through loops on the apron corners and you can tie them in a bow or round the front for a secure fit. The three different size and shape pockets can accommodate pens, small tools etc. It took the best part of a year to develop this design, trying to keep it simple but well balanced and very functional.

Design update

I’ve been working on this design update to the No4:5 cross back aprons (see photo) for a few months, it offers a more personalised fit. I’ve made the straps adjustable using slider buckles, like the ones you’d find on bags like back packs. Making the straps longer or shorter means you can adjust for taller or shorter height person, or larger or smaller body types… and for extra layers of clothing in a chilly studio!

BRAND NEW DESIGN No25

Completly forgot to add this new apron project to my journal!

No14:2 pleated apron has been so popular in the 3 years since I introduced it to the range, but I was also getting lots of requests for a version with cross back straps. It proved trickier than anticipated to a design an apron with all the functions and features required but which also felt comfortable and flattering. The breakthrough really came when I identified new canvas fabrics that were softer, had more drape but still had the hardwearing qualities my clients need.

Introducing the No25: a pleated split leg skirt and adjustable crossback straps that knot through loops at the back to get the perfect fit for you, whether that’s a looser easy-fit or more snug fit or adjusting to allow for winter layers in a chilly studio. The pleats and split leg feature give lots of extra coverage and comfort, especially when the wearer is seated at a potters wheel or work bench. I really love this spectacular sapphire blue colour canvas teamed with royal blue tie straps made from ‘cotton feel’ acrylic tapewhich is both soft and hardwearing (much more so than cotton webbing).

NEW! No25 fabric option

This fabric is fabulous soft, thick, drapes beautifully – it’s undyed, unbleached canvas with tiny flecks of cotton seeds visible in the weave. The matching strap ties have lines of woven in black dots along the length, I’ve had this tape for quite a few years waiting for the right project to use it. This apron design has been a long time in development, working with different fabric options is very exciting!

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There’s always something new to learn.

An Etsy client asked if I could make an adjustable neck strap with a slider buckle for a No14:3 – this is my experimentaI version. I’ve never used one of these buckles before and I thought the canvas might be too bulky and unwieldy but in fact it works quite well…

The client also wanted an angled split skirt. It looks great, love all the different shapes … but there is less leg coverage than my standard apron skirts.

New colour for No14:3 Potters Apron

My newest apron design now comes in my most popular colour/fabric! Ochre canvas, teamed with beige herringbone ties and a teeny pop of red for the D-ring loop. It has a generous split leg skirt, for great coverage when seated at the wheel or workbench, and a ‘wonky pocket’ with tool compartments, angled for easy access when seated.

No14:3 Ochre

Making good use of fabric scraps

NEW COLOURWAY! These little drawstring bags are made from woven stripe denim, fabric remnants leftover from making aprons in the In The Making – Aprons range. Its a good size for storing artist materials and craft tools, or use as a phone bag!

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NEW! Denim No14:2 Pleated Split Leg Apron

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.