Apron From Ticking With Yarn Trim: {Vintage Sewing}

Vintage Sewing Tutorial For Apron Made From Ticking With Yarn Trim

Apron From Ticking With Yarn Trim

Materials:

• Ticking, Denim, etc. – 5/8 yd
• J. & P. COATS Heavy Duty Mercerized Sewing Thread
• Yarn in contrasting color

How To Make Patterns:

• Apron Mark a section 12″ x 16″. Measure in 1 1/4″ from side edge and mark on top edge. Shape a curved side edge as shown by broken line, Diagram C (above).
• Pocket Mark a section 3 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. Curve lower side edge as shown in Diagram D (above).

Cutting Directions

1/2″ seams are allowed.

• Apron Cut one section, placing straight edge at lengthwise fold of fabric.
• Pockets Cut two sections, placing straight edge at crosswise fold of fabric.
• Waistband 1 section, 3″ x 18″
• Ties 2 pieces, each 2 1/2″ x 20 1/2″

Sewing Directions

1. Turn in side and lower edges of apron and finish in a continuous machine hem. Press.
2. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13.
3. Turn in and press all edges of pocket. Turn down a 1″ deep hem at top (straight) edge of pocket; stitch close to edge of hem.
4. Place pockets in position on apron. Baste and top stitch 1/4″ from edges.
5. To prepare yarn trimming, place strands of wool together to desired thicknesses. Thread a needle with yarn. Place trimming along edge of apron and attach to apron at 3/4″ intervals with an overhand stitch pulling up stitches for a couching effect. Trim pockets in same way.

Source: Aprons – The Spool Cotton Company (1945). I’ll have another pattern from the booklet up next Wednesday.

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