The apron, revisited.

I bet you thought I'd moved on. Well, not quite. I stitched up this topless, shamrock wonder for one of my best pals, who recently transplanted herself from Madison, WI to the middle of NYC. Trust me, her photo styling and clever wardrobe choices make this little smock look far more darling than it does on its own.

I started with a Simplicity "It's So Easy" pattern (kudos to them for not cashing in on the obvious pun) but soon found that I have zero patience for double fold bias tape. None. In fact, I think it's pretty worthless. So I improvised, which at my beginner level, is bit cocky. For the most part, the project turned out OK. I am pleased with my first stab at pleats, but the straps ended up looking fairly ghetto. If I could go back in time, I'd trust my instincts and make them inside out, like I learned in my sewing class.

Oh well. At least the subpar portion lends itself easily to hiding. I just hope this creation serves the purpose I intended, and makes a new home in a new place a bit more cozy and warm for a dear, dear lady who deserves warmth and comfort. And cute kitchen outfits.