Full Length Apron With Ruffle!

I was in need of an apron earlier this year. What I really like is more of a pinafore. I need my aprons to give me a lot of coverage.

I had a really pretty piece of material to work with. The material was just shy of being enough for a dress. My next best option was to make a full length apron to, sort of, give me the feeling of having a dress made with this fabric.

Springtime Flowers are the theme 
on this fabric.

Lilacs, Peonies, Roses, and Poppies.

So pretty!

I searched for a pattern online. I couldn't find one that quite suited my fancy. I set out drafting my own pattern. 

I wanted my new apron to have 

•a ruffle at the hem, 

•good size pockets, 

•a jumper style top, 

•a single button at the neckline in the back,

• and tie straps at the waist.

Button at the neck and tie at the waist.

I utilized as much of the fabric as I possibly could. I only had a few tiny scraps left over. Just enough to make one stuffed baby whale.

I am very pleased with the resulting apron! It is feminine and pretty! But, also, very practical and utilitarian. 

There is a baby in there! ;)