Some really interesting aprons could be made with these instructions for weaving ribbon into a wearable apron. For the holidays, maybe try some polyester metallic gold or silver that usually is sold in wired rolls but the wire can be easily removed. Instructions: This apron requires 14 yards black ribbon 7/8-inch wide and 9 yards
A coupe of bibs and a ducky insertion that can be used anywhere for baby items. Sure, baby is just going to get food all over your nice embroidery but a set of bibs would make a cool and unique gift. Or just make one utilizing the day of the birth.
Here's another vintage pattern from the 1950s of an adorable teddy bear. I've seen these done two-tone in pastel pink and antique white and they are too cute. The embroidery is usually done in black.
This guy sure is cute but that big nose looks more like a carrot! Ok, he is named “Nosey” so it’s intentional. The directions don’t state the finished size so you’ll just have to make it up to find out! The pattern scale is 1″ per square. You can get the free pattern and instructions
Love the look of vintage aprons? Here’s a cool little apron using the Dahlia applique pattern available for instant download here as a free pdf file. Save Save