Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Pretty Little Aprons For Us Dirty Gals

Aprons have been coming back in a big way (not that they ever really left!)

They're perfect for this time of year, whether you're harvesting vegetables or need a tool carry-all in your cutting garden. They're not just for in the kitchen, you know!

The DIY crowd has been having a field day--check out some great how-to sites below to create your own. Or, if you're lucky enough, maybe a super crafty friend will whip up one for you as a wedding present. (Thanks, Jen!)

But, with aprons as cute as these, who'd want to get them dirty? 

Left: Recycled denim "Easy Peasy Gardening Apron" by Wienerdog Tricks, check out the how-to on her blog as well as other cool sewing projects (if you're so inclined).
Top Right: Martha Stewart's up-cycled gardening apron, make old new again with these easy instructions.
Bottom Right: The ultimate step-by-step DIY apron by Design*Sponge.
































Left: Not a gardening apron, but fun anyway, I like the cheat-sheet approach of Perpetual Kid's upside-down apron, as featured on FreshHome.
Top Right: My wedding present apron made by my friend Jen! Also came with matching potholders. Cute, right?
Bottom Right: Ruffled goodness, the Seed Apron by Vermont Apron Company, (yes, they are made in Vermont).


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