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| A Is for Apron: 25 Fresh & Flirty Designs | 
 enlarge | Author: Nathalie Mornu
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 11854
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 1600592015
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.48
EAN: 9781600592010
ASIN: 1600592015
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Product Description
A is for adorable and amazingly irresistible and incredibly attractive: who would have imagined that the apron, that charming and nostalgic symbol of domesticity, would become today’s must-have home accessory? But it most certainly is, as stitchers and crafters flock to these creative canvases as the perfect vehicle for showcasing fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. These ingenious projects—from ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsical color-play—include waist and bib aprons, pinafores, smocks, cobblers, and even something for the pint-sized cook. All of the projects are photographed in a playful style. And templates, sewing basics, and quick and easy projects for sprucing up store-bought aprons and whipping up aprons from recycled materials are here too!
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 A for Aprons, I for Improve Instructions/Patterns June 23, 2008
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
A is for Apron is a great book to get one interested in sewing aprons, seeing cute ideas and reading a small history of the apron (or at least viewing the changes in style over time), however.... these are the many problems I encountered when sewing aprons from the book:
1. The recommended fabric allowances include a lot of waste (good if you like scraps).
2. Not all of the pattern pieces match/align together (example: Kaleidoscope).
3. The pictures of the model aprons do not always match the finished product using the patterns (example: Psychedelic Squares- length of ties- too short).
4. Lack of a lining or back to the apron is not "crisp," or in my opinion not worthy of gifting to another person. If you want to do this, there is actually enough fabric (as listed) to just double the fronts of the apron to use as a back (example: Psychadelic Squares and The Waldorf.
5. There are easier ways to make a lot of the aprons, in addition many of the instructions are difficult to understand (I have been sewing for 35 years).
Bottom line the aprons are adorable, but do not invest in expensive material until you have made the apron using the pattern at least once (that way you can make adjustments to each). I have re-written instructions for every apron on this book for the next time.
 What a joy! May 26, 2008
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
How could a book about aprons be one of the most valuable books in your arsenal of craft books? 'A' Is For Apron: 25 Fresh & Flirty Designs is a history book, a guide to selecting fabrics and trims, and it will teach you a magnificent array of techniques that will ultimately polish your garment construction and design abilities overall. Not only that, it is a joy just to hold in your hands as a work of art in itself!
Constructing an apron is perfect for a beginner, since you don't have to worry about fit. Nathalie Mornu, however, can take you from beginner to a creative seamstress with the technical know-how to create a one-of-a-kind couture masterpiece that will be the sensation of your next party. My particular favorite is the absolutely sensational "Marie Antoinette" using a silk taffeta meant for home decor!
The best part is creating an apron to suit your needs -- holding craft or art supplies, cooking utensils, hammer and nails, etc. The 25 projects here will meet and exceed your needs and expectations for form, function, fun or fashion.
This is a great book, highly recommended for yourself or a gift sure to thrill a creative friend. Do not pass-up 'A' Is For Apron!
 Beautiful Aprons, Confusing Instructions July 22, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
The aprons are so beautiful, I wanted to jump right in and make almost every one!
Getting the patterns enlarged was not too difficult. Simply photocopy the pattern page and take it to a copy center and ask them to enlarge it 400%. My local (national chain) office supply store copy center charges about $3 per large copy and did several in less than 10 minutes.
If I'd never made any of the aprons, the book would rate 5 stars. But I've now made several of them and have found glaring mistakes in each set of instructions. If you are an experienced sewist, you will be able to "work around" the mistakes, but novice sewists should beware and go slowly.
Overall, a worthwhile purchase for apron lovers.
Great book May 29, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is so cute! I love looking at the different patterns. I did have trouble getting the patterns blown up to 400 percent. I went to two different places with copier machines and neither knew how to make it copy with multiple pages. I ended up scanning them in with my scanner and printing them out in multiple pages. I love all the different patterns in this book!
A Warm and Wonderful Read June 7, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I could not put this book down, once I opened the cover. Each page brought back memories of my grandmother, my mother, my aunts and of me, years ago when aprons were a MUST have in the kitchen! Now my grown daughters and their Suburban friends all want me to make them aprons, as I made my daughters pretty ones for presents! It's flirty, it's Retro, it's Back! Sit down with the book and fall in love again with being a woman. I have given this book as a "50th" birthday present to many.
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