Sewing is a lot like life...sure, there are patterns for just about everything, but in order to love what you do, or love what you make, you have to change the pattern to make it your own regardless if the change is a fraction of an inch or the length of a yard. And more often that not, those choices you make to change the pattern do not work out exactly the way you hope. It can be frustrating and challenging, and sometimes you have have to rip it all apart at the seams and start completely over. Which requires patience. A lot of patience. But in doing so, you create something that is far more rewarding, and far more beautiful, then what you started with.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Sew Super Sweet Apron Party Favors!

Last week I posted about a special custom order I was working on for party favors for a 3 year old's birthday party in March....and ta da! Here they are! I am having a really hard time choosing my favorite!


One of my great friends asked me to make 13 aprons for her daughter's birthday party, which she is hosting at a local bakery. The kids are going to frost cookies...how fun is that?!

We originally discussed making the aprons all the same, but ultimately decided it would be much more fun if they were all different and they got to choose them as they arrived.



Because the party invite list is going to be a combination of both 3 & 4 year olds, I made the aprons for the 4 year olds a few inches longer and distinguished those with blue flannel, which you can see below. The pink and red flannel ones are all for 3 year olds.

There will also be 2 boys in attendance at the party, so they have the choice of either Robots or Dinosaurs!
And last, but definitely not least, the super cute one picked out for the birthday girl!
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25 comments:

  1. KarenFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh, they are all so cute. I would have such a hard time deciding which one! You did such a great job:)

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  2. The Paisley AbbeyFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Those are wonderful! What a fun birthday idea and great party favor that the kids will actually get lots of use out of!
    :)
    Courtney

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    that is soo cute! I sew circle skirts with my daughters friends at her sleep over parties! The tweens love it!

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  4. JenniferFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    That is an awesome favor!! You did a great job picking the fabrics...I am sure the kids are going to love them :)

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  5. Brandie@thecountrycookFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I came over from Skip to my Lou Mondays! These are absolutely adorable!! I wish I could just sew or make ANYTHING. I would especially love to be able to make an apron. You are so talented!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Those are so sweet, love the fabrics you picked out. (coming over from The Girl Creative)

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  7. Michelle {Daydream Believers}February 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    What a great idea! These aprons are all adorable! Great work! :)

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  8. Brooke DouglassFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    OMG soooo cute and a great idea!!!
    This was a great post!!! I am your newest follower and hope that you will come be a follower at my blog!!! brooke
    brookedouglass@yahoo.com
    Girl Boy Girl Inspired

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  9. Sassy Sites!February 7, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    SEW adorable!! I love these! And I love that you included the boys in the aprons too!! :)

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  10. Lori TFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I saw this on a craft linkup. Love it! They're so cute.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    these are so so cute!! Would love for you to link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings if you get a chance! www.ladybug-blessings.com

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  12. ::laineypoz::February 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I love the robot fabric! Cute!

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  13. StephaniFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Those are pretty amazing. I would enjoy a cookie-frosting party. :) Do you have a pattern posted that you used? They all turned out adorable :) (Coming over from Today's Creative Blog)

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  14. Misty @Creative ItchFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Love those aprons!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!

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  15. MeganFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Eeeek! I can't pick a favorite, they are all fabulous! Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday, have wonderful week!

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  16. NeomaFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Wow, that's a great work you have done! And really nice aprons! I love the one with the owls!
    /Mari

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  17. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Oh wow they are all awesome in their own way! And what a great idea for a party. will have to keep this in mind!

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  18. Val @ It's Always Sunny in SomervilleFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Very cute! I saw this on Sew Much Ado - I would love to know how you made them!

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  19. Handy Man, Crafty WomanFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    very cute! What a nice idea.

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  20. The TreasuristaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Hop on over to the Party! Would love for you to link-up @

    http://thetreasurista.blogspot.com/p/treasuristas-thursday-treasures-come.html

    The Treasurista
    Finding and Creating FUN things...

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  21. JillFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Oh what a lucky group of kids they are! those aprons are fabulous! What a party it's going to be!
    Well done.

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit this week!
    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  22. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I absolutely love these! I'm new to sewing and I hope I can crank an apron out one of these days! I would love for you to link up any of your projects to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!

    And I'm a new follower :)

    www.youngnester.blogspot.com

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  23. Jamie @ the Backless Shirt BlogFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    My daughter is having a cupcake party for her 5th next month and this would be great for all the little guests! So sweet. I love how you simplified the distribution by making the longer ones in blue. Good thinking!
    Jamie @ backlessshirt.blogspot.com

    I'm your newest follower!

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  24. maliaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    great idea! tute pretty please!
    Malia
    www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  25. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love the colors of those waist apron! Those aprons are very applicable for teen girls who love cooking.

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