A is for Apron

I have really wanted an apron lately. It seems adorable aprons are for sale everywhere that could easily be dresses they're so cute. Like these from Anthropologie I saw hanging in the store:

But rather buy one...I made one. I looked for a while for a good free pattern off the internet...but alas I did not find one that was exactly what I wanted. So basically I just made mine up. A long time ago when I was like 15 or so I made one so that gave me a sprinkle of confidence. Plus an apron isn't meant for public viewing exactly, so I wasn't too worried about its perfectness (and perfect it is not, but thats OK). So I just kind of made it up as I went. I love my new apron and I find any excuse to use it.

I started with these 3 fabrics, I love love the green stripes.

I wanted the ends to have that ribbon shape, but MAN those are hard. Anyone know an easy way to do that?

I wanted to use lots of the lemon fabric, but by the end I just liked the stripes and didn't want to ruin it. I did however add a little lemon detail.

I gave it some pockets too

Ta da!

If anyone knows of some great place to find cute patterns too, I'd love to know! I think my next sewing project will have to be some sort of skirt. Summer is coming and I have to be prepared =)