Kid Aprons

The first gifts I knew I wanted to make this season were new aprons for our grandgirls. Sisters, aged three and eleven, they both really enjoy working in the kitchen, with both of their parents, as well as at our house when they are visiting. I looked around at patterns and designs, and settled on the Modern Patchwork Apron by Lydia Nicholson on SuzyQuilts. For the smaller one, I cut it way down, taking overall measurements from an apron I'd made the eldest when she was just three herself.

All the prints came from my dwindling [original] Cotton + Steel stash, with that floral from Rashida Coleman Hale's Mochi influencing my other choices. Ties were made from a stash solid, and will cross on the back, slipping through those loops on the apron's side. I think that feature will be nice for helping the apron fit well as little one grows.

And then for our eldest granddaughter, I just used two prints - Ruby Star Society Speckled in navy paired with Figo Fabrics' Water in Ocean Blue from their Elements collection. Since she is nearly as tall as I, I left the length of the apron the same, while narrowing the 'bib' area as well as the overall width. Fingers crossed I guessed close enough.

This pattern was really enjoyable to sew, it was easily adjusted size-wise; and of course, the fabric combos are unlimited. I'd definitely consider using it again; though for now, I just hope the grandgirls enjoy wearing them as they have fun in the kitchen.