| Show Romans Roman's World ien's Sen's Shirts Convert Nicely F I into nto Dressy or Work Aprons I er If lla ENS EN'S shirts are scarce these J days and you may wonder at ate e wisdom of making something it of them In this case But when shirt Is so worn that it can no iger iier be used by the man of the roily it Is welcome material for rons rons which are arc so useful and cs- cs Ual Shirts become worn around then the n liar r and sleeves also under the and cuffs After these V ve ve been turned and worn again eyes ares nothing much that can be bene ne with them In this case you'll Dwell justified and economical you sew up an apron from them thera B Before Before fore getting Into the actual cut cut- g if gland and sewing let me point out at knot all shirts will make good rons The materials which you eland should use for aprons are reale broadcloth and poplin l Lose iose Se shirts of rayon are much bet- bet if converted into blouses for tall tau fry Tie me mentioned above-mentioned materials lich 1 h are suitable for aprons pos pos- s these qualities they qualities they are easy handle they tear crease hem ther trier stitch and press easily You want a fabric that launders ily lly and one that starches nicely both oth washing and starching bee be- be e you cut the fabric f there there is a goodly amount of in the salvaged shirt an ancon ron con with a bib may be made i Ia IE type of apron is especially If you want one for workaround workaround work- work around the kitchen or laundry t Apron pron on Correct ain ln of 01 Material Jutting Utting the apron on the correct Li tin of the material Is very the appearance of the find fined fined fin fin- ed d article If U necessary make f 0 Ii If 11 you have hae a mant shirt hirt ting tang stitches of the fabric both and crosswise as a help l laying ying out the pattern If you utilizing the back of the shirt the front of the apron fold this Il half alf when cutting The front the uie shirt may be used for tor side ie's ies es s of the apron you are a tall person allow sufficient length both in the front th the e apron and the neck bands e enever ever possible cut the apron Snip tiny notches as assee C see on regular patterns where ms are to meet l some types of ot aprons where 1 want one particularly well fit- fit you'll want darts at both sides ke xe these deep or shallow depend depend- I Ir upon pon the amount of material t have or the amount of fitness f want In the apron he back edges of at the apron are Shed hed with narrow hems whereas the bottom of the apron as asela j ela hem as Is practical is used n though this article is Just pron learn to turn it properly 4 l i t r 1 t I Make Mke a pretty apron apro hemming Measure the turn 57 5 j y 7 Inch or so and baste before belore ang ig 1 Vou you want pockets finish the on them before attempting to ie them on the apron Itself Aft Aft- be p hem is in hi turn the sides In teg g them and then they will win be to place on the apron Itself Tancy cy pockets should be turned basted carefully as they attract tion and will either make or the he appearance unless they are finished Since the pockets have a lot of wear in tn f rt fan an n article as the apron it will Absolutely necessary to double J stitch the pockets at the top and prevent tearing if they catch Pull thread ends through to the wrong side and tie Making the neck strap illustrates a principle of ot sewing which you will use often in other types of sewing such as belts bands double ties I and trims Piece the strap together er to make it long enough Fold the right side In Bring two raw edges together and stitch making a scant one quarter one quarter Inch seam Close only one end leaving the other other other oth oth- er open Clip raw edges every three or four inches 1 Press the seam scam open its full length as this will insure an even edge when th the strap is turned Now place the end of an orange stick at the I closed end against the stitched end and with your fingers crowd the strap down on the stick to turn it right side out Clip CUp stitched end off and press strap with seam to one edge The bib hem must be creased and hemmed before the neck strap Is sewed onto the apron Make Up Dress-Up Aprons With Ruffle or Shirring Shining Women who want to look pretty in the kitchen as well as when dressed to go out will use ruffles rumes on their aprons If the sleeve of the garment Is not to be used for pockets and such this material can easily be cut into ruffles rumes If two pieces of ot material are Joined for the ruffle try to use selvages selvages sel sel- and stitch a three-eighths three Inch seam Hem the ruffle using a avery avery avery very narrow hem If It you are making a piece one-piece apron for dress up you will want hip tucks on each side or cluster tucks on each side of the apron These tucks help to take up fullness and fit the apron to the body Three cluster tucks will do very nicely for forthe forthe forthe the average apron and the thread of the fabric should be used to guide you in hi stitching straight |
