I'm giving away a couple of apron kits. Yep. Even better: Apron Kits from Rescued* Fabric. Even even better: Apron Kits from Rescued Fabric to make vintage-style aprons for little people.
Apron kits as in all-the-pieces-are-cut-and-ready-to-sew. Guy. How fun. I know.
They'll turn into something just like this one:
Every kit comes with fabric all cut and ready to go and super easy directions for pulling off a nifty little vintage-style apron. You just sew 'em. They're even complete with cut-to-size pieces from my vintage ric-rac stash (ric-rac=gold). [I know: I'm. So. Nice. Dangit.]
Just for the hoot of it all, I'm giving away TWO for the annual Sew Mama Sew GIVEAWAY DAY. All you have to do to be eligible is leave a comment below any time before December 6th. I'll pick a winner by random. If you want to say something more than, "Um, Hi." then I'd love to know what you think of the whole Apron Kit thing and to hear who you'd be giving it or making it for.
Here's the fab fabric for the two I'm giving away. . .
Green Vintage Bells with Red Vintage Bells:
Red Vintage Bells with 70s Patchworky Accents:
[*Ginger, What's "Rescued Fabric"? This is the only fabric I sew with, but I thought it would be fun to share a little, so I've put these kits together. How fun! I know. It's fabric that was going to be FORGOTTEN about if I didn't save it: but I did. I found it at a thrift store or a garage sale or on some high shelf of my husband's aunt's barn . . . somewhere like that. And then I rescued it from its sad little hiding anonymity and brought it back out in the world to be purposable. Fabric is always sad when it's hiding. It likes to be out where the people are.]
P.S. I'll ship these anywheres, so if you're an international sort of friend, feel free to jump in this giveaway pool.
I'd just like to say that I've seen that minature snowman apron in person and it is hard to explain how cute it is. So I won't try. But I will say, I love the idea of the apron kit b.c. as it turns out I hate measuring and cutting. Great idea wienerdog, great idea!
Posted by: ashley mackirdy | Nov 30, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Cute cute cute fabric. I'd love to make that for little Annie-Rose!
Posted by: deb | Nov 30, 2009 at 09:22 PM
What a generous giveaway. ANd the thought of not having to cut the pieces, that sounds like heaven! :-D Thanks for the chance to win such a lovely kit.
Posted by: Karin | Nov 30, 2009 at 11:11 PM
This is so fun!! Sign me up!! Both of my little ones love to cook with me. They'll have to share...
Posted by: Katie | Dec 01, 2009 at 03:50 AM
I want one, I want one!! Super cute, I love rescued fabric too!
Posted by: Morgan | Dec 01, 2009 at 07:19 AM
You've really hit the big time now...your own kit give away. Will you still have time for me? haha! If I won, you could save yourself the shipping charges and just bring it to me!
Posted by: xtina | Dec 01, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Dang! I want to know if you have more of that snowman print! But I suppose I wouldn't turn one of the other fab kits down. And hey - if I win, free shipping! I'll come get it.
Posted by: Kim | Dec 01, 2009 at 10:18 AM
So cute! And you already done the tiresome cutting part for us! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Simply Sarah | Dec 01, 2009 at 11:32 AM
The apron kits are such a great idea! And the fabric is amazing, I love that it's repurposed. If I could, I would give one of these to every girl in my family!
Posted by: Andrea | Dec 01, 2009 at 12:45 PM
I'd love to make one for my 2-year old. She loves putting one on when I bake or cook but could use one of her own instead of her big sisters!
Posted by: Rebecca | Dec 01, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Brilliant idea! I would love to make one with my sons, they are very crafty!
Posted by: Jonnie H | Dec 01, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Favorite quote of the day:
Go ditty or go home. so true.
Posted by: Erin Leigh | Dec 01, 2009 at 11:00 PM
genius idea, I hate cutting out! I would get so much more sewn if I didn't have to tackle the cutting out!
Posted by: jo 戎嶋 | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:33 AM
What a generous giveaway;; I'd love to make that for my little grandson.The fabrics are wonderful
Posted by: Simona | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:35 AM
I now 3 little girls who would fight for such a apron !
Please, count me in !
Posted by: Djaj | Dec 02, 2009 at 01:40 AM
oh how I love a good apron. the kits are a great idea...such an easy project to whip up! I'd love to gift one of these (finished) to my mother-in-law, the vintage apron collector!
Posted by: kangaroo | Dec 02, 2009 at 04:42 AM
I came across your blog from the main "Giveaway Day" list - the title caught my eye (I have a mini dachshund and I'm actually drinking coffee out of a mug with that same Far Side cartoon!!) - what a great giveaway! My 2 year old is starting to get involved in the kitchen - I am a very new sewer / stitcher (I knit) so if this kit could jump start my experience that would be great!
Posted by: Becca | Dec 02, 2009 at 04:54 AM
What a great giveaway, and I love the idea of using rescued fabric! My little guy is getting a handmade (by mom and dad) kitchen for Christmas and this apron would be perfect to go along with it.
Posted by: Bonnie | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:02 AM
Cute! I would make the apron for when my baby girl is bigger. And I would let her brothers use it, and any other kid friends that need an apron around here.
Posted by: Vicki | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:32 AM
Oh how cute. I have a 3 yr old that would absolutely adore one.
Posted by: Kristi | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:32 AM
I can't believe I missed the post about signing up for the giveaway day! Your aprons are adorable, and I thrilled that the pieces are all cut out already.
Posted by: Holly | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:02 AM
Neato! Thanks for participating. :)
Posted by: Erin D. | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:11 AM
how delightful! i love the rescued fabric idea - great for the environment!
Posted by: Coralee | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:12 AM
How cool rescued or recycled, love that idea.
Posted by: ~Helena~ | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Thanks so much for sharing your generosity in the giveaway! Rescued fabric is a really neat idea. My older daughter is 5 and loves to help in the kitchen, the apron would be just perfect for her!
Posted by: Carissa | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:53 AM
I love the idea of rescued fabric. My 2.5 year old daughter would love one of these 'akrons' (as she calls them) and I'd love to make one for her! xx
Posted by: simone | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:56 AM
thanks for the offer!
Posted by: gwyneth | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:02 AM
I love the rescued fabric concept, the pre-cut ready-to-sew concept (meaning I don't have to spend 2 hours deciding if I want a bib apron or a waist-tie one because I will be happy with either). Would probably make it for a cousin's kid, if she thinks the boys will hold still long enough to bake!
Posted by: Morgan | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Wow the kits are sooo cool. I also love saving fabric also!
Posted by: Merlinthecat | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:37 AM
I have a little girlie girl that would love one of these! Se's just starting to become interested in helping mommy in the kitchen!
Posted by: Chris | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:45 AM
Great giveaway!
Posted by: Natasha | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:51 AM
That little apron is adorable! I was just talking to my daughter-in-law about Christmas ideas for the two youngest granddaughters and she mentioned "play food" for their kitchen area...aprons would be a nice addition to the gift!
Posted by: Susan | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:07 AM
What a cute little snowman apron! :) Makes me smile! I'd totally love an apron kit like that! Great giveaway.
Posted by: Laura | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Cute! I love the idea of a kit. I'm giving a kit too:) These aprons would become Christmas gifts, like, as soon as they arrived! Maybe I'll keep the rick rack though:)! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Sarah Vee | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:47 AM
hi what a great giveaway!!
i love red - it's my favourite colour
gill
Posted by: gill | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Your apron kits are darling. I would love to make an apron for my grandniece.
Red is her favourite colour.
Posted by: Cathleen | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:55 AM
This is a great giveaway. I'm a little sad the aprons are for little people, cause that means that they will be gifts for my niece and nephew and not for myself.
Posted by: Katie | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:57 AM
oh, i love your aprons. my little one has really gotten into her kitchen lately so even if i don't win, she is getting one! thank you!
Posted by: PinkPetunias | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:59 AM
There are days when a kit is perfect - I don't have to clear the cutting table!
Posted by: Deanne | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:17 AM
so cute fabrics:) thanks for this giveaway
Posted by: karina | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:19 AM
I just found your blog today and now I want to go get all my husbands old clothes that he would never miss and probably wouldn't even recognize it if I was to be wearing it as a garden apron....insert my evil laugh here. Thanks for the great give away.
Posted by: Jeana | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:39 AM
I use rescued fabric, too, but I like yours better (none of mine is that festive, and the Christmas light s are getting to me). Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Susana | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Cute cute cute.
Posted by: Dorothy | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Too cute! Count me in!
Posted by: Marianne | Dec 02, 2009 at 10:02 AM
If I won... I would probably make it and keep it for my daughter to use a couple years down the line. Thanks for the opportunity have a wonderful Christmas!
simply.simon.sisters(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Desiree | Dec 02, 2009 at 10:05 AM
What a darling apron. Do you not have a concern that the old fabric (from the 70's) might be dry rotted? Or have you not had this problem?
Linda
Posted by: Linda Ivey | Dec 02, 2009 at 10:14 AM
oh my, what cuteness!!!
Posted by: Cayce | Dec 02, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Super cute! I hope I win!
Posted by: Brittney | Dec 02, 2009 at 11:13 AM
How cute! I love that you "save" old fabric. That is what I do most of my sewing with, I like to buy new fabric too, but the majority of my stash is old fabric I have gotten from family and friends!
I love the idea of sewing something that is all ready to go. I don't have any little ones of my own, but I have some neighbors with little munchkins, so I am sure I could find a little lady to enjoy the adorable little Christmas apron!
Posted by: Emilee Turner | Dec 02, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Oh wow these are adorable!!!! I would love to win!! Thank you for the chance!
Posted by: Tong | Dec 02, 2009 at 11:36 AM
How sweet to rescue the material!! I did that too with my MIL fabric!
I would make aprons for my boys, they would LOVE it!
Posted by: Crystal | Dec 02, 2009 at 11:36 AM
my daughter def needs an apron!
Posted by: Kristen | Dec 02, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Oh, I can think of a couple of little girls who would LOVE a little apron to make Christmas cookies with their mom in the princess kitchen...
Posted by: Heather S. | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:03 PM
I like the 70s patchworky one - and I'm totally with you about rescued fabric, the thrift store is the best place for things like that.
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Posted by: Sara | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Perfect for my daughter making Christmas cookies this year! Love that you use rescued fabrics....so cool!
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Posted by: Kristina | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:08 PM
I'm loving the kit thing lately! it means I might actually start and finish a project! love the second set of fabric!
thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kelly O. | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I was hoping you'd join the giveaway fun. I've been pining after your polyester dresses of yesteryear ever since you posted them. These aprons would be for my little girls. I'm always trying to interest them in my kitchen messes.
[email protected]
Posted by: cynthia sawyer | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:36 PM
sweet ... i have little people. love the rescued fabric idea, i've upcycled a bit not sure if i could do it exclusively though
Posted by: holly | Dec 02, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Those aprons are just adorable.
Posted by: sara | Dec 02, 2009 at 01:04 PM
So cute! I'd make one (and then another from my stash) for my 2 year old twins.
Posted by: Susan | Dec 02, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Over Thanksgiving I just discovered my grandmother's scraps from all the dresses she made us when we were little. A treasure of memories. I love aprons and even if I don't win(hope I do) I think I'm going to go start one right now.
Posted by: Elle | Dec 02, 2009 at 01:47 PM
How absolutely adorably cute! I would make an apron for my four year old. And yes, I love the idea of an apron kit. Kits in general are very cool in my book.
Posted by: Holly | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:05 PM
The apron is soo cute! And I too use a lot of rescued fabric and love it. Thanks for the giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Paula L. | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! Too too cute!
Posted by: samantha | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:16 PM
super cute kits, you rescue that fabric girl!
Posted by: Jen | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:23 PM
I love the apron! i also have 3 girls that would love it. i already planned to make them aprons for christmas so if i win it will give me a head start
Posted by: Amber | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:23 PM
How cute are those! My daughter would LOVE one!
Posted by: Tabitha | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:33 PM
What a great idea. I love making aprons.
Posted by: Sonja Greene | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:41 PM
I love the apron kit idea. I actually don't have an apron, and have been meaning to do one, but other projects keep getting in the way. Would it be selfish to keep it for myself? ;)
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Posted by: shannon | Dec 02, 2009 at 02:49 PM
I think this is a great idea. I love to sew projects but sometimes the measuring and cutting seems like the hardest part! I would make one for my daughter.
Posted by: Sarah | Dec 02, 2009 at 03:18 PM
What a wonderful idea--apron kit. I love kits. I love aprons. I'd love to make one with my daughter! Thank you.
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Posted by: Gwendolen Gross | Dec 02, 2009 at 03:21 PM
apron kits sound like a great idea for someone who just wants to sew something up and not have to do a lot of pick and choosing!
and rescued fabric, awesome :)
Posted by: Hilda | Dec 02, 2009 at 03:37 PM
This would be so cute to make! thanks for the chance.
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Posted by: Jessica | Dec 02, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Yea! Thanks for the chance to win. I'm off to see if I can rescue some fabric from my closet...
Posted by: Katie B | Dec 02, 2009 at 04:14 PM
I love the apron idea my daughter would have loved one when she was little.
Posted by: breannas | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Cute aprons! My little niece would love one!
Posted by: jamie | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:22 PM
the Red Vintage Bells with 70s Patchworky Accents is my favorite!
Posted by: Grace Wong | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:24 PM
the apron kits are adorable. I'd probably make it for my 3 year old niece.
Posted by: drbec | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:28 PM
How sweet, Rescued Fabric! I love the snowman apron...perfect for my new grandbaby!
Posted by: Tammy W. | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Shucks, if only I was shorter I could make one for myself! Alas, it'd be my daughter who would be the recipient :) Thanks for a great giveaway!
Posted by: Valerie | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Yeah, cute stuff for my little girl! I'm so glad for Sew Mama Sew, because now I have found your blog!
chelmert0927 at yahoo.com
Posted by: Cathy | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:40 PM
These are very adorable, I like the one with the patchwork pieces, my 4 year old daughter would be so into this!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: adriane | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:45 PM
That apron is adorable and those fabrics are too. I love the idea of these apron kits. Will you be selling them after the giveaway? I will be making it for my daughter.
Posted by: Rose | Dec 02, 2009 at 05:46 PM
I looove aprons and my husband thinks they look kind of cute on me too. A kit sounds wonderful.
Posted by: Rebecca Clarke | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Cute! I love those Christmasy fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jodie
Posted by: Jodie | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:23 PM
I think it's a great idea but I don't know who I would make it for. Hmm, maybe save it and make it for my Alice when she is a bit older than 2 months? Maybe my neices bday next month? we'll see.
Posted by: Jessie Hansen | Dec 02, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Gosh - my daughter would love this. She is all about playing in the kitchen. She has a little mini-apron at her granny's and she love it. A christmas-y one would make her so happy.
Posted by: Andrea | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Holy Cow! 87 comments...perhaps you should have been giving things away sooner! I think you've made the big time! Congratulations!
Posted by: xtina | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Those aprons are ADORABLE - I know so many little ones that would LOVE them! So cute!
Posted by: Morgan | Dec 02, 2009 at 07:38 PM
I love the apron kit idea and my girls would love these aprons.
Posted by: Rachelle | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:26 PM
How cute! Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to play along!
Posted by: susan piluk | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:26 PM
I'm an apron wearer, and so are my two little helpers, Jason and Donald. I'd love to make even more aprons for them.
Posted by: Erin Hutchinson | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Thar she blows.
Posted by: puttermeister | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Thanks for a chance, making some dress up clothes for daughter for christmas!!
Posted by: Jenny | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:35 PM
I love the idea of an apron kit. Cutting out the fabric is the most tedious part of sewing. If I won I'd find somebody with a kid and force them to accept my homemade gift, which they'd feel obligated to praise out of politeness.
Posted by: Callipygian | Dec 02, 2009 at 08:39 PM
Adorable idea and giveaway! Happen to cook and bake with 4 year old grand daughter a couple of times a week so this would be great.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway. Happy Holidays.
Jane
Posted by: Jane | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:05 PM
How cute is this? I love recycling and deconstructing items to make something new. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Janet A | Dec 02, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Oh yes, rescued fabric is always great! I would make the aprons for my kids (who love to "help" me cook) or as birthday gifts for their friends :)
Posted by: Deb D | Dec 02, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I am a HUGE fan of rescued fabric! I would make my little 2yo an apron because everything she owns is a hand-me-down from her big sister. And I have to say that I have laughed out loud 8 times already at this blog and all I read was the about me section and this post! Gonna add you to my reader!
Posted by: Leigh | Dec 02, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Hi there
/cute cute cute
What a great idea to resuce fabric - (so much cheaper than a pair of shaggy schnauzers)
Thanks for the opportunity
Cheers
Catie
Posted by: Catie | Dec 02, 2009 at 11:45 PM