Jochet Works

I have recently been reminded that I do much more than just crochet… In fact, I also sew, cross stitch, bake, knit, OCCASIONALLY sketch, and seldom scrapbook. You know that quote “Jack of all trades, master of none?” Well, the actual quote goes “Jack of all trades, master of none, but better than a master of one.” That’s kind of how I see myself.

So, here is a look into one of my very first sewing projects: a basic bib apron.

I mostly taught myself to sew when I was 19 years old. My mom had been sewing since she was about 20 or so, but between having five kids and working two jobs, she never really had time to teach me. So, when I started working at a fabric store, I decided it would be better for me to know how to sew. My first project was an apron for my little sister’s high school graduation. It was a cute apron in pink fabric with cupcakes on it. The pockets were another cupcake fabric but it had a blue background. Along the bottom, there was alternating blue and pink ribbon as the trim. It was adorable.

Since that project, I have made quite a few aprons. At the fabric store I worked at, we had to wear aprons with the company logo; however, if we made a holiday apron, we were allowed to wear it. The first one I made for work was the “Fall/Thanksgiving” one pictured above. As soon as we got that fabric in the store, I knew I wanted to make something out of it.

After that, I made one for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. This one was met with a little more criticism, because of the print on the fabric. But my manager loved it, and one of our key holders actually made her own apron out of the same fabric. We had a great time. As soon as August and September came around again, I made myself a Back to School apron with some solar system fabric.

I’ve even gone and made a Minnie Mouse themed apron for one of my younger cousins. The main fabric was the traditional white polka dots on red fabric, and then I used a Minnie Mouse ribbon and some lace to do a trim along the bottom.

When it comes to sewing projects, I tend to choose patterns for the same reasons I choose my crochet patterns: their versatility. I like being able to look at something and see at least three different possibilities for how I could make it work. But, hey, that’s just me.

Any questions, comments, concerns? Let me know!

Thanks for reading. – Jo