Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Supermom Apron

My mother doesn't need any more nick-nacks or body lotion and my boy's hair would even embarrass Jusitin Bieber, so I can't give her pictures. I wanted a fun way to tell my mom that she's my hero for Mother's Day, and so I made her a Supermom Apron.
I basically used the same idea as my ombre sweetheart apron.  I folded the fabric in half and used a circle to make the sweetheart neckline. Cut 2.
 Using my Superman font, I made a pattern and cut out the emblem.  I appliqued it on the apron.(more on applique here)
I folded 4 inch wide stripes in half then sewed the sides together to make the straps.  I pined them to the apron. Then I placed the other on top (right sides together) and sewed them together.  Leave the bottom open. Clip curves.  Turn right-side out and press. Top stitch (I used gold thread).
Cut yourself a waistband.  ( I used 4 inch piece folded in half).  You can use interfacing if your fabric is thin-I did.
Hem the red fabric and gather the top edge. (If I did it again, I'd make the skirt a little wider)


 Finally, sew the skirt to the top and the belt on top.  Either use ribbon or fabric sashes to make the ties. 


Here I am in my supermom glory.
 (I changed out of my sweats and put on make-up for no other reason than to take this picture.  I however, go for any excuse to wear my red boots)


UPDATE:  My mom loved her apron!  (although I'm not sure if she would have said anything if she hated it, b/c she's a nice mom).
Brassy Apple suggested using a "T" and making it for teachers-genius!


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38 comments:

  1. cutecute apron but I'm login the boots!!!

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  2. Just so cute! Your Mother is going to enjoy finding out she's a Super Hero!

    Dee

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  3. That is hilarious, fabulous and sweet all at once! Love it. And you know I'm into aprons! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!

    Featuring you asap on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall

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  4. So fun! I bet she will love it. I love the red boots too!

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  5. Oh I love this!! U look SUPER cute in it too :)

    Lina

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  6. This is so much fun. I love it! Jodi @ www.meaningfulmama.com

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  7. Haha! How cute! This is such a sweet gift :)

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  8. I so NEED this ... and the boots

    Ann Kelly
    recipeswelove.net

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  9. This is so great! I do love a great apron. I just made one a few days ago. Please stop by and check it out and say hello! I'm now following! http://chicaesartistica.blogspot.com/2012/05/apron-attempt.html

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  10. So cute!! Love the red boots, too! :)

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  11. What a cute idea! I am pretty sure every mom needs one of these. Love the red boots too! Stopping by from Funky Junk Interior link party!

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  12. Super fabulous!! Love the apron...and I so so love the boots :)

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  13. Hahahah! This is so feakin' awesome!! It looks great on you, too!!!


    We would LOVE for you to stop over and linked this up in our Crafty Saturday Showcase. It is just our 2nd week. We love your blog and stop in once a week!

    Thank you!
    Susie @Bowdabra
    http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/05/12/saturday-showcase-craft-projects/

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  14. My goodness! This is sooo cute! What a nice mother's day gift!

    I would love if you could share this at my link party

    I'm having now :)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  15. how cute are you??! Love it! thanks for linking up to Make it MOnday! I'll be sharing on the brassy apple FB and twitter pages! :)

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  16. How cute! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

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  17. adorable! I think every mom needs one of these!

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  18. OMG! I love it. My friend just wanted me to make one for his wife. I'm not that talented with the sewing machine but I love how yours turned out. May have to try this. I would love if you linked it to my "show Off Mondays" link party. Found your blog through CRAFT. Way cute.

    http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/05/show-off-monday-6.html

    ~Taylor-Ann

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  19. Such a cut apron! And it looks great with those boots!!

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  20. What a fun idea! And those boots! my, my, they go perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize~

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  21. i soooooooo need one of these! so stinking cute! and those are the sassy red boots from your shoes post at my blog!

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  22. That's so cute! What a great idea! I'd love it if you linked this baby up to my party http://www.thelittlegiggler.com/2012/05/love-it-and-link-it-up-9.html

    Have a great night!

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  23. I love the apron! I pinned it so that I can try it over the summer. I am having my first linky party on my blog, www.firehousecrafts.com, and I would really love it if you would link up your apron. The party is at http://www.firehousecrafts.com/whats-hot-in-the-firehouse-linky-party-1/. Hope to see you there!

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  24. So stinkin' cute! Every mom deserves one because only a superhero would take such a low paying job, with no benefits or chance of retirement!
    Found you on Fabric Bows and More
    Visiting from Well Rounded, leahkoenig.blogspot.com

    P.S. HOT boots!

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  25. Awesome! And the boots totally make the apron! I love your cute personality! Thanks for linking to Handmade Tuesdays.

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  26. Congrats! Your post was selected by our designers to be featured in our Feature Friday post today! They LOVED your Supermom apron for your mom that you shared in our Saturday Showcase this past week.

    We will be sharing it on our Facebook page, Twitter and Pinterest today! How exciting! We love how you made it and your tutorial is awesome!

    Stop in and say HI! We will also have a new Saturday Showcase starting tonight at midnight! We can't wait to see what new things you link up!

    Have a super weekend, Susie @Bowdabra

    http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/05/18/feature-friday-top-crafty-saturday-showcase-picks/

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  27. Well.. you are definetly my Super Hero when it comes to sewing! This is soo super cute! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippp!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  28. Thank you so much for linking up to the first What's Hot In The Firehouse linky party. I need to make one of those aprons. I feel like I need to make one today:) Hope to see you next week.

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  29. I LOVE that you put the fun boots with it!! So cute! Thanks for linking up to Tutorial Tuesday at Our Thrifty Ideas!

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  30. This is so cute! And I love your boots with it. I'll remember this for next year!

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  31. LOVE that last picture!! SO CUTE!! I'm totally pinning this post! Thanks for sharing!:)

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  32. My kinda apron. Maybe I should get one for supercrafster... ha ha.. Thank you for linking it up at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com/ We will have a new party open tomorrow and will feature some of the best of this week. Hope to see you at the party again!

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