The *Cutest* Cottage Core Apron | beginner friendly sewing project + pattern review!

[@kyriea3112]

Okay but the trick with using a pencil to hold your gathering threads?! Why have I never thought of that, its *GENIUS!* This apron turned out adorable!

[@loverizzato9081]

I have never used a pencil but I have used a safety pin and wrapped them in a figure 8 like boat cleat.

[@KGlena-kx1df]

It’s a complete 🤯😂❤

[@leahholland6272]

I use a long straight pin and figure 8 around it....

[@EamaneEarane]

Just know that if you "change the fold" from going along the selvedge to folding along the length, any subsequent gathering will act slightly differently. One grain will fall fairly straight whether the other will bubble more.

[@Rhaifha]

Even if it's a straight weave? Because that seems like it would be the same regardless as long as you follow the line of either the warp or the weft?

[@rachelstelmach698]

@@Rhaifhaeven if it’s a plain weave! While weaving, the warp threads have to be held under tension, while the weft threads do not. In the final fabric, this leads to the warp direction having less “give” than the weft direction. This has implications for cutting layouts (generally, you want the warp threads going vertically so you have a bit more give horizontally for comfort) and for gathers, which can indeed behave differently.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

It's a gorgeous apron and long aprons are soooo useful for people who wear long skirts and do a lot of cooking or messy crafting. Have you ever tried the method of gathering where you zigzag stitch over a thin cord? The zigzag basically forms a channel over the cord (dont sew through the cord) and then you gather by pulling the cord (make sure you secure one end of it to the fabric first lol). You can then remove the cord once you've sewn the ruffle to the main body of the project or just trim the excess length and leave it in. It's not as precise as carefully stroked gathers but it works great on thicker fabrics or when you just can't be arsed lol.

[@blufairy]

Another way to do gathers with thicker fabrics is a zig zag stitch over a cord making sure not to catch the cord. Secure the cord on one end and pull from the other and the thread snapping issue is gone. The gathers aren't as tidy as the double stitch method but is hardly noticed in a thicker fabric like linen or cotton canvas. This is what I do for my vintage inspired [1940s] aprons

[@samuelwillemart1834]

Your apron is very beautiful. It is also a masterpiece. That is how I consider it. Although I am a man, I like wearing such aprons, but mine has no ruffles.

[@alexisasheep6554]

I love how that sewing machine looks

[@Raquelita.creates]

That’s trick with gathering a with a pencil is absolutely genius! I’m definitely gonna use that in the future! The apron came out so lovely! ❤️

[@canucknancy4257]

That turned out wonderfully. Love the ruffles. Thanks for sharing.

[@makeda6530]

We love unintentional complicated “small” projects. Your apron is so cute! I have a cottagecore one, I made it out of some sheer curtain like material and I need to make one of something like cotton or linen, more practical.

[@karinoshea3330]

Thank you so much for showing us an absolutely adorable apron! Using the pencil to help with gathering was genious. Years ago my mom showed me a nonhistorical, "fast and dirty way" to do gathers. Zigzag a wide and long stitch over crochet cotton (or in a pinch, yarn) and gather as normal. Once sewn in place, you can pull out the crochet cotton to reduce bulk, or leave it to reinforce the seam. Hope this helps someone. Love your channel and much love from Oklahoma!❤

[@sarahmwalsh]

So cute!! I love the ruffles and the movement!

[@fantasticchina4341]

cool! i'll try it this weekend🎶thanks for your wonderful tutorial!

[@YetAnotherJenn]

Perfect on you! ❤

[@KenZchameleon]

This is so cute. I love the shoulder ruffles. Well done! 💛

[@jayneterry8701]

Very nice! 😊 When you were running away I got vibes of Anne of Green Gables!

[@debraanneclark2188]

Looks great with the ruffles on shoulders and bottom of the apron. Such a useful piece to own

[@cls3282]

You are giving Diana Barry from Anne of Green Gables vibes ❤

[@vernieplummer5148]

OMG how perfect the length of your apron with that dress. Good job,

[@laniinla2354]

The scream I scrumped when i saw this video come out!!!!!

[@elainebye9090]

That is an awesome apron! I love the fabric you chose and the biiiiiig pockets especially.

[@believeinfaeries8713]

This pattern is so cute and I love the fabric you chose! Great job!

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

Absolutely adorable.

[@rachelstelmach698]

It’s such a cute apron! The extra ruffle at the bottom was a great idea; it really brings the design together.

[@elizharber3564]

Love it! Especially the squared front ruffle edge. For gathering thicker things I sometimes do the zigzag over a string method. ✨🧵✨

[@MichelleSMV]

That apron is so stinking cute! The pattern sounds really easy to use. I think the ruffle at the bottom was a pretty great addition as well. Makes it even more cottage core

[@lucindasutherland1073]

I love the pockets! I've only done simple patch pockets on aprons and since I wear aprons for cooking I end up getting flour and bits of whatever I'm cooking in my pockets. The opening of your pockets is off to the side and hopefully wouldn't catch so much debris. I do love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your life and creativity with us.

[@esther8897]

Absolutely awesome!

[@nlkeyser]

Omgosh where did you get your blouse with the pansies on the collar?

[@HannahHappyHomemaker]

It’s sooo pretty! It has embroidery on the sleeve cuffs too!

[@KGlena-kx1df]

And the intro blouse! I’m getting 1800s Victorian but am not versed in the eras enough to know which terms to search for it more specifically 😅

[@brendabignall9926]

Cat, your apron turned out so nice. Loved your reveal footage. The apron looked so lovely with the dress. And you looked pretty and happy! Very Anne of Green Gables! (Classic and timeless) 🏡🍞🥐🥮☕🍪 Thank you for sharing your sewing adventure!!! Love, Hugs & Sparkles! ❤️🫂✨

[@RyanMercer]

🤘

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@lucyj8204]

Finagling the fold is great. But the pattern on the fabric I've got for my next project has a definite direction - I've had to buy a whole extra metre in length to make sure everything lines up, and I'm still twitchy 🙃

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I too suffer from the curse of making really simple projects super complicated.

[@snowletsh5759]

Oh I still use glove holders! Lol

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

👗

[@laniinla2354]

Woah woah woah woah, is that a light bulb out the outer edge of your machine, is that built in to that Singer???

[@CatsCostumery]

It is yes! ☺️

[@sphinxios]

first i thought it was a 201 then i wasnt so sure anymore could you tell as what sort it is plz

[@CatsCostumery]

Sort of what, sorry? 😅

[@sphinxios]

@@CatsCostumery sorry forgot the 2 words "sewing machine" i thought it was a model 201 by the colour it has then i saw some differences compared to those i got so i am curious what model it is, i thought the word/numbers would say it all "201"

[@sphinxios]

why is it that narrow in the chest area its sorta easy to mess the shirt beneath with smuts and stuff

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

I agree, but you can make it wider for yourself. I know I would, because I'm messy. I probably wouldn't make it white either.

[@CatsCostumery]

I think that's just the style! I didn't mind it, as I often need more coverage around the waist than above it for aprons ☺️

[@sphinxios]

@@TheFeralFarmgirl yeah forgot to say about the "white" the worst colour to have as a protection for dirt, it only looks great on a darkish dress but that all it does.

[@Judoka26]

Well, white stuff can be bleached and looks great again. You can't do that with other colors 😅

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

@@Judoka26 I have not had good luck bleaching white cloth. But I guess you can waterproof it by diluting silicone caulk with some kind of chemical. There is a KZbin video somewhere of a guy making a bed sheet waterproof to show how it works to make a tarp.