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by pldc 20 Aug 2015 ( edited Sep 30'15 16:16 )
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I was off this afternoon to another class @ the Brain Injury & this time we took a pair of old jeans (I bought a new pair for $2) & we turned them into aprons. I made two one with the front of the jeans & one with the backside. Some made only one & kept all of the waist intact so you could simply do up the button @ the back. This meant using the backside for the front side lol we all added ribbons for the ties some used it to cover the waist band altogether & some left it plain. As you can see the backside only has one ribbon tie as we ran out of this leopard print. All of the details on mine are glued on. I am thinking I will keep my eye out for some leopard fabric & maybe make bias binding for both. There is enough room to add an embroidery design too. Glass & porcelain & Metal buttons & I added a bow with the leftover wee bit of ribbon with another gold conche in the middle. They were fun to make & not too hard either. a great project for when the grandkids come over too

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Comments (30)
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by 02kar 20 Aug 2015
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This is a great idea. You new aprons look awesome.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Ah Karen thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by draco 20 Aug 2015
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What a clever idea. Well done. Hugs !!
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by crafter2243 20 Aug 2015
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It is always a great feeling when we are able to recycle something.You did a great job.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by michemb 20 Aug 2015
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great project Lorayle, very original,
hug
Michelle
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
lol thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by mechille 20 Aug 2015
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Really cute idea. My daughter has a few pair of jeans she doesn't wear any more.... I might try this. Thanks for the inspiration.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by worthy 20 Aug 2015
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Neat neat idea..Thank you for sharing.. love it.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by queenofhearts 20 Aug 2015
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very clever
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much Teresa , ~hugs~
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by noah 20 Aug 2015
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Looking Good!!!hugs
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Carolyn thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by katydid 20 Aug 2015
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I had a "Brain Flash" and realized that to use overalls would have the bib attached, also. Oh, my. I donated my overall shorts to charity a couple of years ago as they were all too small and no one was wearing them any more. We could check a good will store for jeans and overalls. They would make a great Father's day apron gift with masculine fabric like team sports ,etc.
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by graceandham 20 Aug 2015
Nice idea.
by pldc 21 Aug 2015
terrific idea Kay.
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by pennifold 20 Aug 2015
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Fabulous use of recycling the jeans Loralye, they look great. Love Chris
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Chris thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by tlp22 20 Aug 2015
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Awesome!!!
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by gougousse 20 Aug 2015
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Love this project, Thank for sharing and remember us to recycle
hugs, Céline
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much, it is always good to try something new & recycle too ~hugs~
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by vickiannette 20 Aug 2015
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clever, and may encourage some to actually put on the apron! I always wear one when cooking, so that I can come back into the sewing room and know I haven't got food on me.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Vickiannette thank you so very much, I like aprons too, ~hugs~
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by Leaha 21 Aug 2015
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These are so cute, I hope you will be able to find the fabric at a later time. hugs
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Leaha thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by sandralane 21 Aug 2015
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What a terrific job you have done with these recycled jeans. Sandra.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Sandra thank you so very much , ~hugs~
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by babolucia 21 Aug 2015
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How fun! Lovely projects.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much & so nice to "see" you back again. ~hugs~
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by lbrow 21 Aug 2015
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Love them!. A great recycling project/Lillian
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Lillian thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by marianamin2003 21 Aug 2015
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I love them. Great work!
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by carolpountney 21 Aug 2015
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Very clever
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Carol thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by RockyB 21 Aug 2015
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What a great project, they look cute!
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by lidiad 21 Aug 2015
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You have made stylish and functional aprons, Loralye, well done!
Hugs, Lidia
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you so very much Lidia, ~hugs~
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by airyfairy 21 Aug 2015
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I think these are amazing. You have done a really fantastic job Loralye
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you Sarah so very much, ~hugs~
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by designgirl 21 Aug 2015
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These are so cute. Love using things or material to recycle. Great job. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs.
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Lynn & you too, thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by peafarm 21 Aug 2015
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Lots of fun to recycle-I have loads of jeans stored as well as other clothing to recycle---one day lol!
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
thank you, ~hugs~
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by pennyhal2 21 Aug 2015
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What a very clever idea! Did you stitch the top together? Or leave it as a giant pocket?
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
left it as it came for the most part except I sewed the lags together. thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by basketkase 21 Aug 2015
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How cute......have seen these done and am tempted to try one.......
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
go for it. thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by sonjapotgieter 21 Aug 2015
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Awesome Idea!!!Great work
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by pldc 21 Aug 2015
Sonja thank you so very much, ~hugs~
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by bevintex 22 Aug 2015
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you should buy up a few more pairs of those $ 2.00 jeans,these would make great gifts.
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by pldc 23 Aug 2015
thanks Bev& a very good idea too ~hugs~
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by grobin 30 Sep 2015
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Looks great.
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by pldc 30 Sep 2015
thank you very much, but I do prefer them with the finishing touches ~hugs~
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by sjbrower 30 Sep 2015
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I've just now seen this post.... and I agree that the add'l touches you added were very nice.
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by pldc 30 Sep 2015
Thank you Sharon I too prefer the other............seems they are more dressed & I like that better then the scruff look. to each their own of course. ~hugs~