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Learn tips and techniques for making a personalized vintage kitchen apron with a retro-pattern hem for a cooking chef in these free video clips.
There are 14 videos in this series:
How to go about finding fabric and measuring for your apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to cut the cloth for your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to make a gather in your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to stitch the side of your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to add hand-painted details to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to add a hand-painted tie to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to prepare your ties to be attached to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to pin and sew your ties to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to create a pocket for your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to attach a pocket to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to add the finishing touches to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to prepare your vintage apron to be hemmed; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to attach a retro-style hem to your vintage apron project; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
How to properly wear an apron; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a design expert.
The apron is an outer garment worn over the front of the body for protection and hygiene, generally by those in the foodservice and medical fields, as well as by those working in the home. During the rise of TV advertising in the 1950s, the apron became synonymous with the stereotypical image of the kitchen-bound, disturbingly “perfect” homemaker. As the women’s movement gained support in the 1960s aprons were seen as a symbol of gender inequality and domestic oppression, and fell out of fashion. But our 21st century obsession with all things retro has given the apron a revival in popularity.
Rather than shelling out too much money for a store-bought designer apron, why not flaunt your creative skills and create your own unique, personalized homemade apron? It’s an easy project that allows you to choose your own vintage fabrics and patterns. Expert designer Candi Cane-Canncel takes you step-by-step through the entire process of making your own hand-crafted apron you’ll be proud to wear at your next dinner or cocktail party.
Candi Cane-Canncel Candi Cane-Canncel is a clothing designer and costumer. She is a definite craft maven. Whether painting, drawing, sewing, knitting, or doing mosaics, she loves art and beauty and making things fabulous. She has been featured on Craft Television shows on The DIY Network, HGTV, as well as TLC's "Faking It". In her spare time she can be found adorning something with glitter or knitting up a storm.dkdk
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