Order Up

If you ever were a waitress, the phrase 'Order up' either makes you cringe or brings a smile to your face. I was young and carefree when I was a waitress - my only responsibilities were putting gas in my car (which was under $1 per gallon - gasp!) and doing my homework. I didn't care that I wore my hair in a pony tail every day ... life was less complicated.

A good friend had put in a request for a new apron for her daughter's birthday. I wasn't sure what I was going to make (she's 9 but mature beyond her years). Her mom said "She likes toile and all things feminine ... I trust you."

OK. So where to begin. I had in my stash some canvas toile that I had bought at Wal-Mart for under $5 and used a 40% off coupon for JoAnn's to get the denim. Not a bad start.

I had bought McCall's M5643 when JoAnn's had a great .99 cent pattern sale and tucked it way for a rainy day.

I made a version of Posie's Kitchen (view A). I left off the flap detail and made the straps much shorter (I cut them 2" wide and 29" long - folded each side to meet in the center and then folded over and stitched close).

I didn't realize that the apron was lined until I began cutting. I had enough fabric so I decided to make it reversible. This was very fast and fun to make. I think I'll have to make one for me.

Now I just need to call my girlfriend and shout "Order up!"

OK - maybe I won't shout ;-)