How to Make an Apron from a Loved Ones Shirt: A DIY Guide That's Super Easy!

#DIYApron, #recycle #howto #sewing
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Today's Video is a How To: Transform a button-down shirt into an Apron.
The Bonus is: Using a Loved one's shirt!
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[@evelynrauseo467]

This is fabulous! It was a beautiful shirt , and now it is a gorgeous apron. God bless, may you feel hugged by your mom every time you wear it! TFS. 🙏🥰

[@JeriBellini]

Funny you should say "feel hugged", I do! Thank you! 💜

[@marionsworld24]

Great way of repurposing an old shirt. I never would have thought of making a pinnie this way, but I'm definitely going to make one now 😊

[@JeriBellini]

Nice!! Thanks for watching Marion and taking the time to comment! 💜

[@brendagoulette759]

You come up with the cutest things to do with your mom's clothes. ❤

[@JeriBellini]

HA! I love that you just said that! I was laying in bed this morning thinking I would do a series on what you can do with our loved ones clothes...

[@Pooky-Cat]

What a beautiful shirt your Mum wore.

[@JeriBellini]

Oh thanks! She loved Bling, anything sassy! 💜

[@Pooky-Cat]

@@JeriBellini wonderful 💖

[@lalagamma4452]

So adorable! Today's Quote: "True friends are Great Riches."-Unknown. Video shared. Huge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

[@JeriBellini]

Great quote friend! 💜

[@lalagamma4452]

Today's Quote: "True friends are Great Riches."-Unknown.Huge hugs. Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

[@user-xr1ub1dj2s]

Love the idea of making an apron from a shirt. Looks easy. Thanks for all you do.❤️😀

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks for being here! 💜

[@MaryMomGrams]

I love your channel Jeri. It's been so long since we've seen each other in person but this is a special little visit with you each week. I love what you are doing with your mother's clothes. It's such a way to honor her.

[@JeriBellini]

Well this is a surprise, I'm thinking you are my cousin Mary?

[@MaryMomGrams]

@@JeriBellini I am! Absolutely loving watching each of your videos. I love when you talk about your mom, your thoughts on life, and your incredible creativity. It inspires me so much as I struggle with the challenges of aging.

[@JeriBellini]

@@MaryMomGrams I guess you just never know who's watching! Thanks for coming out of the dark and letting me know you're out there. (I know my sister watches every week, she says the same thing about it being a visit but it's one sided, no fair!) Strap on your seat belt, I'm just getting started sharing. I love that I am touching the hearts of others. Getting old is not for sissy's! 💛

[@marcijlo]

Jeri I absolutely love love the idea and the apron! Voila! So beautiful! ❣️

[@JeriBellini]

I'm glad, try it and tag me, I'm on IG and FB. 💜

[@randomjournalbitsdawnboss]

What an absolutely adorable way to recycle shirts!! Love it💜

[@JeriBellini]

Right?! It's so easy too! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@jacilynray2503]

How cute, enjoyed seeing your process. Thank you for making this video.

[@JeriBellini]

You are so welcome! 💛

[@k3n.clothtales]

Hi Jeri, this is super cute and I love your tiny house ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Hi Kathryn! I've been watching your videos too! I love the pocket that you made and also the cute small one for the book. I've been having the best time at the Tiny House! Thanks for watching! oxoxo

[@cathiespalding2083]

This is a very lovely idea for a gift!

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks, I thought so too! 💜

[@user-mk8sh9tj8m]

Super cute💞💞. Love the idea of repurposing the shirt into an apron👏👏. Especially having used one of your mother’s (or father). My mother passed away about 10 years ago and my dad about 20 so unfortunately I no longer have any of their shirts😞. But I can still make one with colors, design, etc. that reminds me of her (or him). Awesome idea! Thank you!

[@JeriBellini]

Yes, good idea! And sometimes i see just the thing that makes me think of my mom... could be a print or a color she loved. Perfect. Tag me if you make one, IG and FB. 💜

[@teriwhidden9178]

This is a wonderful project/gift! I use the same quilting tools as you do! Thank you!!!

[@JeriBellini]

I love my tools!! And I've been enjoying sewing after leaving it for so many years. Back in the day I was a huge quilter/sewer. Made all the kids clothes when they were little. 💜

[@invisible4445]

That is an amazing idea, Jeri! Nice job! ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks so much, I enjoyed making something else with moms clothes. 💜

[@lindabeckman3053]

Fun idea Jeri. I saved some pants and button up work shirts from my husband’s brother to make pillows for each of his grandchildren. Hope there’s enough to make an apron or two for my husband and I. My mother-in-law had some pretty shirts, but she was tiny and I’m not, so I’ll just have to look at the thrift store for shirts that remind me of her…I need some more aprons!

[@JeriBellini]

Maybe you can piece a few shirts together to get the right size? And one commenter mentioned purchasing some from the thrift store that reminded them of their loved one. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@cathywhitney8194]

I bought a shirt at the thrift store the other day that would be perfect for apron making, I think . Thanks Jeri ❤

[@JeriBellini]

Great! And if it's a big enough shirt you can add ruffles or some other things. Have fun with it! 💜

[@susandeveaux4117]

So cute ! I may just try this ! Thanks ! 🩵💙

[@JeriBellini]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. 💜

[@cre8tivelycreated26]

Oh wow, how cute!!

[@JeriBellini]

Thanks, SO EASY! 💜

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

This is such a lovely idea. I love aprons ❤ thank you xx

[@JeriBellini]

You're welcome Janet, I was thinking of you when I was making this. Do you have some of your husbands shirts you could try it with? It's like wearing a HUG. 💜

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

@@JeriBellini thank you - oh yes lol - i have a ton of his shirts - and this is such a wonderful idea - i will do this as well as some pillows for the kids - bless you and thank you for all of your wonderful inspiration xx

[@kb9847]

oh man KZbin hasn't been telling me that you've been uploading. Just today I thought to myself, "huh, I haven't seen any videos from Jeri" so I looked and sue enough you have uploaded 4!! So 1 down and 3 to go. :)

[@JeriBellini]

What's going on? I KNOW! Those darn algorithms..... I noticed that too! Thanks for coming to look for me! 💛 Tell your peeps! sending hugs...

[@lorreprentiss3604]

Very clever.

[@JeriBellini]

Hope you give it a try, super easy! 💜

[@evelynrauseo467]

Jeri, I just watched a video posted at Two Old Crows of a technique I think will be something that you will like if you haven't seen or done it before. It is only 24 minutes long. 🙏🥰

[@JeriBellini]

I'll pop over and check her out. what was it about? 💜

[@evelynrauseo467]

@@JeriBellini she took thin muslin, added layers of regular white tissue -about four layers. Painted tissue with her own designs, and then added that to the top. You could use some of your repurposed fabrics for the bottom layer and make so many different projects. I am thinking about a journal, little change purses, wallets for journals, basically if you can stitch it you can make it. The sky is the limit!!! Let me know what you think!

[@evelynrauseo467]

Forgot to tell you she used deluted school glue.

[@JeriBellini]

@@evelynrauseo467 Good morning, I've done something very similar, sounds so fun, I'll take a look. Thank you! 💜