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Valentine Apron

Created By:

Maddie Bushman of Janome

Skill Level: Intermediate

Whip up some love this Valentine's Day with this adorable apron. See how easy it is to cut your sewing time in half with some fast sewing machine and serger techniques that will give you more time to figure out what you're going to wear underneath the apron!

Janome Supplies Required

Any Janome sewing machine
1110DX Pro serger
Zig-Zag Foot A
All purpose sewing thread
Four spools of polyester serger thread to match contrast Fabric B
Bobbin filled with matching thread
Blue Tip needle 11

Fabric and Notions Required

Simplicity 0760 - View A (fabric requirements below range depending upon size)
Contrast Fabric A: 1 - 1 1/2 yards of print fabric (for bib and top ruffle)
Contrast Fabric B: 3/4 - 1 1/4" yards of solid fabric (trim, ties, bias)
Contrast Fabric C: 5/8 - 1 yard of print fabric (bottom ruffle)
Straight pins
Ruler
Scissors
Rotary cutter/ruler/mat
Seam sealant

Instructions

Cutting Instructions:

Omit pattern piece #5 when cutting out the pattern pieces for View A.
Cut out the bib and top ruffle out of Contrast Fabric A.
Cut out the bottom ruffle out of Contrast Fabric C.
From Contrast Fabric B:
1. Cut one 1 1/2" x WOF strip.
2. Cut out waist and tie patterns.
3. Cut 1" bias from the remaining Contrast Fabric B. Refer to the following link on how to cut bias.

Sewing Instructions:

Set up the 1110DX Pro serger for a 4-thread overlock seam.
Right sides together (RST), align the edge of the 1 1/2" fabric strip (Fabric B) with one side of the apron bib. Align the edge of fabrics with the blade and serge them together.
Using the rotary cutter, neatly cut off a 1 1/2" strip to line up with the top of the bib.
Repeat steps 2-3 for the top and opposite side of the bib.
Set up 1110DX Pro serger for a rolled hem.
If necessary, use the seam sealant on any of the corners or ends of the seams to secure the rolled hem.
Once you've completed your bias tape, align one edge of the tape against the blade on the serger. Serge the entire length.
Locate the back tie pieces. Sew a rolled hem around all three sides of the tie, leaving the end that attaches to the apron unsewn. Repeat for the second tie.
Locate the ties that go around the shoulders and neck. Fold them in half lengthwise and press.
Starting at one end of the tie, sew a rolled hem along the raw edge of both ties, including the diagonal end of the tie.
Returning to the bib, starting at the bottom corner of the bib, sew a rolled hem along the edges of the contrasting trim (Fabric B), finishing the top and sides.
Return the serger to a 4-thread overlock stitch.
For the top ruffle (Fabric A) on the apron skirt, align the raw edge of the bias to the hemline of the ruffle.
Align the edge of fabrics against the blade and serge the bias to the ruffle.
Repeat step #14 to finish the edge of the bottom ruffle (Fabric C).
Thread the sewing machine with all purpose thread. Attach Zig-Zag Foot A.
Refer to pattern instructions on attaching the back ties to the front waistband of the apron.
Refer to pattern instructions on attaching the waistband to the skirt ruffles, remembering that the top ruffle has been omitted.
Finish the seams with the 4-thread overlock stitch.
Refer to pattern pieces to mark placement of where the bib attaches to the waistband.
Sew the waistband to the bib.
Finish seam with the serger.
Press both sides of the waistband seams toward the waistband.
Place under the Zig-Zag Foot, aligning the fold with the edge of the foot. Top stitch the seams down on both the top and bottom of the waistband.
Refer to the pattern pieces to mark the placement of the neck ties.
Top stitch the ties to the top seam of the bib.

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Reviews

Tako

Beautiful

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.

Txmaid

Fun Great Gift!

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK

Teatime Quilted Tablecloth

Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.

MickelSews

Great Machine

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.

rvstan

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Sunday, February 25, 2018

I love, love, love my S9! It's sews and embroiders beautifully and it's simplicity of use amazes me. I would recommend this machine for both a beginner and an experienced seamstress. If I would ask anything of Janome it would be to upgrade the programming to run a larger hoop size. I understand that it can't get much wider but there is most definitely room for it to go longer. That is the only limitation of this machine.

pjmnana

PJMNana

Monday, February 26, 2018

I purchased a Memorycraft 15000 a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made! This machine can do just about anything you would would ever want! I love the capability of using the Acuedit app to set up my embroidery pattern on my Ipad and then download it to the machine! I love how my embroidery looks upon completion and I love all the good lighting it has to light up your workspace. That way you don’t need to worry about where to set up your machine. It also has plenty of room to do machine embroidery on any size quilts! There are many decorative stitches from which to choose that are outstanding! It’s hard to choose which one to use! There are so many great features it is hard to decide what I love the most. If you want to buy only one machine to last a lifetime, I would recommend this one!

KLWash

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

The S9 is amazing. I learned to sew by hand when I was just 5 and in my grandmothers way as she was quilting. I took seeing classes in high school until they would no longer let me sign up. The S9 makes me appreciate my current skills as well as motivate me to want to learn more. This machine is awesome.

SewSueMe2002

Horizon Memory Craft 15000

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My Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is fantastic! I love, love, love this machine! When I came across the Eye for and Eye embroidery design today, I wanted to make it. However, the embroidery file is missing. Nothing downloads when I select the download button. Please help!

Jillfmischo

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I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!

elenaz

Very helpful tutorial

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.

plonkar

So useful

Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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