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Text by Jane Asper •
Produced by Kathy Curotto •
Photography by Borella & Company
TRENDS & TIPS from the experts
1. Choose ribbons of the same color but different
widths and patterns—stripes, checks, and dots, for example—to give your project
a designed look.
2. Try ribbons in bold jewel tones to liven up basic
neutral fabrics.
3. Overlay semi-sheer organdy ribbon over a narrower
patterned or solid ribbon. This creates a delicate layered effect. Or use
organdy ribbon over or under a row of decorative buttons or embroidery.
4. Add ribbons printed with words and phrases to spell
out your best wishes on aprons made as gifts.
Tips courtesy of Danica Smith from Midori Inc.
Tie One On
(a) Inspired by carpenter’s gear, this colorful apron is a
like a craft cupboard you can wear (McCall’s M4322). Pockets and loops in
various sizes hold everything from bulky tools to pens and paintbrushes.
Stir Up some Fun
(b) Make the apron from scratch (McCall’s M4534), or start
with a
store-bought one. Ribbon accents are the icing on the cake. Add to
pockets, edges, and hem, sewing by hand or machine.
 Stumble It!
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