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Working on a new apron

Lately I’ve been working on this calico toile and pattern, following an enquiry about making a split leg tie apron like the pleated No14:2 but without pleats.

Pleats help give a lot of fabric coverage, so without them the apron needed a much bigger skirt overlap – but it does give lots more space for a much bigger skirt pocket, an angled pocket with sections for tools and a loop to hang your cleaning cloth!

Designing & pattern cutting new apron

Yesterday I started work on a new apron that I’ve been thinking about for a while. A strong simple shape with a large skirt pocket and small bib pocket – something that could be crossback or tie, have colour combinations, or use upcycled fabrics for my Boro collection, plus offer a lower price point in the range. The first pattern is drafted – just waiting for some more calico to arrive, so I can get going making a toile.