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Yes, it was seeing one of those that got me moving on starting this thread - good coverage as I'm prone to splattering "above the waist", but quick to put on and doesn't pull on the neck. I'll need to look through my fabric stash. A cotton sheet seems a bit thin compared to what I'd like.May Lotito wrote: Next one I am going to try the Japanese type with cross over back. Faster and easier to put on.
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That was a good one! Here's the link - https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/11/20/cross-back-apron/
Jay Angler wrote:
Yes, it was seeing one of those that got me moving on starting this thread - good coverage as I'm prone to splattering "above the waist", but quick to put on and doesn't pull on the neck. I'll need to look through my fabric stash. A cotton sheet seems a bit thin compared to what I'd like.May Lotito wrote: Next one I am going to try the Japanese type with cross over back. Faster and easier to put on.
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bethany Vedder wrote:My husband made me an apron last year from his old jeans There's a buckle clasp thing in the back at the waist.
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Jay Angler wrote:
Yes, it was seeing one of those that got me moving on starting this thread - good coverage as I'm prone to splattering "above the waist", but quick to put on and doesn't pull on the neck. I'll need to look through my fabric stash. A cotton sheet seems a bit thin compared to what I'd like.May Lotito wrote: Next one I am going to try the Japanese type with cross over back. Faster and easier to put on.
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May Lotito wrote:
bethany Vedder wrote:My husband made me an apron last year from his old jeans There's a buckle clasp thing in the back at the waist.
Your husband did a great job! I thought about alternatives to ties, such as velcro or magnetic snaps. Great idea to use a buckle clasp.
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Kathleen Sanderson wrote:
And a heavier fabric will give more protection. I think it's important to not use synthetic fabrics that melt if exposed to a lot of heat -- those can cause severe burns. It would be a good idea to make a few test strips of different fabrics and expose them to heat from a candle or a hot burner and see what happens -- if it melts, especially if it drips, better not use it anywhere it might be exposed to heat. Wool is quite resistant to burning, but might be too warm for a summer apron.
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Kathleen Sanderson wrote:
And a heavier fabric will give more protection. I think it's important to not use synthetic fabrics that melt if exposed to a lot of heat -- those can cause severe burns. It would be a good idea to make a few test strips of different fabrics and expose them to heat from a candle or a hot burner and see what happens -- if it melts, especially if it drips, better not use it anywhere it might be exposed to heat. Wool is quite resistant to burning, but might be too warm for a summer apron.
Cotton twill, or cotton or linen canvas would work well. Used to be you could buy heavy cotton painters drop cloths and use as fabric, but most of 'em use a synthetic in the blend now. There is a fabric site that sells linen from Russia (fabric-store.com), if you get on their email list you get a daily special sale notice. The one today was for a heavy wt. rustic weave natural (lt. brown) linen for $6 and change a yd (~60 inch wide).
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