Another reversible version of Ottobre 1/2012's issue Home Sweet Home apron dress. Sewn in 100% cotton: Outfoxed by Lizzy House, corduroy, and gingham seam binding.
Happy things:
This was a much smoother operation the second time around. Using very soft, loosely woven fabric for the binding and stretching it a bit while sewing made a huge difference. I also sewed the straight part of the perimeter separately from the tricky straps, and gave those straps lots of TLC via many pins and sloooow sewing. Strategically, I topstitched the binding tape on the corduroy side so that any craziness on the underside would be partially disguised by the busy print of Outfoxed.
Less-Happy things:
I feel deep regret for not having cut the appliqué gingham on the bias, which may make the corduroy side resemble the latest collection from Kountry Korner. And I still can't figure out how to add buttons on both sides to create a truly reversible garment, since that would be very bumpy for the wearer's shoulders.
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Fabulous again! What size Clover bias tape maker did you use for the 1 1/2" bias strips listed in the instructions from Ottobre? I have several different sizes...and yours are apparently magic :) Lyn
I purchased the Clover 25 for this project (any excuse to get more gear...), which requires cutting 1 7/8" strips and yields tape that's 7/8" wide before being folded in half. Narrow tape like this makes this project more manageable when you reach all those #$&# corners.
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