Hearts and Roses Embroidery Apronology
by Al - March 27th, 2011.Filed under: Art, DIY Tutorials, Give Away. Tagged as: apron, embroidery, Silk ribbon embroidery.
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I work Full-time, I am a marketing consultant Part time, I am a parent and I am a craft project devotee. I love to embroider, I find it calming, it relaxes me, it is the perfect hobby for people in high stress jobs. Unfortunately, it can be very time consuming, therefore, sometimes it can be weeks before you complete a project. Well, I have created what I call Embroidery projects for lazy, overworked, stressed out people with minimal time to spend on a hobby.
Here is my process. First I decide on the design. For this project, I modified a commercial rose and heart design that I found in the Clarance bin at Walmart for 25 cents.
Roses and Heart
I digitized the outline using Adobe illustrator and added the colors that I liked. Next, I printed the image to a piece of white cotton fabric. I then carefully cut along the outline of the image and glued it to the main project fabric with Spray And Fix. Now all I needed to do is start my embroidery project . I used a simple outlining stitch and some silk ribbon – this process went really quickly.
Apron Top
I decided to make an Apron. I was inspired by the magazine Apronology – Did you know that there is an entire publication dedicated to aprons? My apron was going to look like a tunic – (kinda like my school uniform in Jamaica). I would add 2 pockets, ’cause every apron needs some pockets.
Pocket #1
The pockets had simple outlines. I used chain stitch for the heart and stem stitch for the flowers
Pocket #2
I had a great time doing the embroidery portion of this project. Putting the apron together however was a bit challenging – but that’s a story for another time.
My Embroidered Apron Project
Feel free to download this project and create your own.
Rose Outline - Free download
March 28th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Thanks for the download. I think I am going to try making it. I hope it turns out as well as yours did.
March 28th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Send me a pic if you do make it
March 29th, 2011 at 12:31 am
Pretty cool. I find the childish, sort of whimsical nature of the apron to be very interesting. They should sell these at kids stores instead of those hot pants that say things like “juicy” or “princess” on the back.
March 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Amazing work! Love the apron and the embroidery design!
March 29th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Thank you – Love your Etsy shop
March 29th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
LOL – would be nice
March 29th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
I love to sew but haven’t in some time. Your apron is so inspiring and beautiful. I have an embroidery machine but haven’t mastered it yet. Hand stitching is so lovely and authentic. Thanks for the pattern and for sharing today. Very nice. I’m visiting from Three Or More Tuesday – hope you can stop by Cottage and Creek for a visit too.
~Lynn
March 29th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Love your work, it’s gorgeous! I found you at Sugar Bee Crafts! And I “followed” your blog!
Mary @ http://www.redo101.blogspot.com
March 29th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Thank you Lynn. I have an embroidery machine as well, but I hardly ever use it, it’s too much of a hassle. I prefer good old fashion hand embroidery.
March 29th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Neat! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
March 29th, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Very cute! Love the embroidery.
xo,
Sena
March 30th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
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xoxokara
March 31st, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Love your tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Coming to you from House of Hepworths and I am excited to be following you!! Please stop by my blog for book club if you are interested.–connie, measuredbytheheart.blogspot.com
April 1st, 2011 at 10:48 am
Hello! I love the embroidery tutorial! I teach a high school Fashion Design class and we do something similar. They have to bring in an image and then embroider it. Very cool!!
Stopping by from TGC blog hop.
Jenn
May 4th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
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