40's sewing apron

I put this apron together for all of my tools that I am losing on my cut table as I sew.  It's been pretty handy so far.  This is one of those projects that I've been meaning to make for a long time and just haven't gotten to it.  I looked at a lot of different sewing aprons and combined some thoughts into this apron.  Somewhere I saw angled pockets which is indeed nice so that you poke yourself with sharp implements...less.

The main fabric is vintage kitchen fabric from the 40's.  It came in 36" width, which while a bit odd made it the perfect size for a small apron.  The pockets are from kona cotton and some red plaid sateen I picked up at a thrift store.  I trimmed it out in blue ric rac because it just seemed appropriate.

Thats so cute! I really love your apron-so bright & cheery!

The fabrics are great. Where did you find your vintage fabric?

I bought it at WhizBang Fabrics in San Francisco which is sadly now out of business.  I should have bought more fabric.  Ahh, live and learn.

it's great!  practical and cute!

What a great sewing apron!  I love the bright colours and all the handy pockets you added!

Love it, and you are right...it did scream for the ric rac!  I heard it! 

Lovely little apron!  The fabric is FABULOUS! I love the bright colors!  Might have to give this one a try.

This is wonderful!

I Love this apron.  I just purchased some cute fabrics at Paducah and they would be great for this apron.  I think I am going to have to try to copy it.  I have made some with just one row of pockets, but not two.  I can't wait to get started.

so cute!  great happy colors

Adorable! I've been looking at patterns to hold things, like pockets that hang over the sewing table but this might be even better!

Adorable!

So cute and practical too!  I may just have to make something like this for my sewing tools.  Thanks for show me!