Mommy and Me Gathered Aprons (BYOF) (Online) - 4/1/2021 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online Classes

Mommy and Me Gathered Aprons (BYOF) (Online)
Teacher: Alicia Welcher
 
Thursday, April 1, 2021
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
 
Code(s): Hands on Workshop
 
Online Class
 
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Pricing Information
 
Price: $39.00
These adorable aprons were featured in the Holiday 2017 issue of Classic Sewing magazine and are a great study in gathering by serger. By the time you finish one or both of these adorable aprons, you will have an incredible understanding of what differential feed on a serger is and does and why it is so unbelievably helpful! Bring your own fabric; see supply list for details.

 

  • Student Maximum: 40
  • Category(ies): Rookies and Refreshers, Accessories, Just for Fun, Gift Items, Experienced Sewers, Experience the Serger
  • Experience Level: All welcome.
  • Advance Prep:

    Print pattern PDF or have it available digitally found in the confirmation email.

     

    Measurements for the Child size are shown in parentheses. Label all pieces to avoid confusion.

    Cutting instructions:

    1. From Fabric A, cut the following:

    • a. Two 11-inch squares for the bib front and lining (7-inch squares)
    • b. Two 2 x 21-1/2-inch strips for the waistband front and lining (1-1/2 x 15-1/2-inch)
    • c. One 6 x 44 inch strip for the top ruffle (4-1/2 x 32 inch)
    • d. One 8-1/2 x 44 inch strip for the lower ruffle (6-1/2 x 32 inch)
    • e. One 5-1/2 x 21 inch strip for the top under panel (3-1/2 x 15 inch)
    • f. One 6-3/4 x 21inch strip for the bottom under panel (5 x 15 inch) 

    2. From Fabric B, cut the following:

    • a. One 7-1/2 x 44 inch strip for the middle ruffle (5-1/2 x 32 inch)
    • b. Two 1-1/4 x 24 inc strips for the neck ties (1-1/4 x 17 inch)
    • c. Two 4 x 26 inch strips for the waist ties (3-1/2x 18 inch)
    • d. One 3-1/2 x 15 inch strip for the bib ruffle (2-1/2 x 9 inch)

    3. Set the serger for a 3-thread rolled hem with serger thread in the needle and the lower looper and decorative thread in the upper looper (SL=.75-1; W=3.5/6-4/6.5). Test the stitch on a single layer of fabric from your scraps. Do not worry if the stitch looks exactly like you think it should. We will discuss stitch adjustments when the class starts. 

  • Supply List:
    • One spool of “blooming” decorative thread such as MaxiLock Stretch
    • Gutterman Bulky Nylon or Superior Polyarn (you could also use 40wt. embroidery thread or 30wt. decorative thread but the coverage won’t be quite as good)
    • Serger in good working order
    • Four cones of serger thread to blend with fabrics
    • Serger Piping or Cording foot (required for piping or you could use your sewing machine),
    • Serger Gathering or Ruffling foot (optional, but much easier),
    • Tube Turner
    • Wonder Tape
    • Wonder Clips
    • General sewing supplies
    • Pattern (found in confirmation email)

    Fabric Requirements:

    Adult Yardage: 1 yard of Fabric A (Main), 5/8 yard of Fabric B (Contrast), 1-3/8 yards of Pre-Made Piping; Child Yardage: 5/8 yard of Fabric A (Main), 3/8 yard of Fabric B (Contrast), 1 yard of Pre-Made Piping,


     

     

  • Completion Level: One apron close to completion or completed.
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