This past Sunday I got an urge - an irresistable urge to make me a tool belt. But not just any toolbelt, something that could hold almost everything that I need to make a doll or any sewing project that took my fancy.
It has one level of pockets for pencils and pens with enough space for every pencil I regularly use. The second tier of pockets holds larger tools liker scissors, haemostats, pliers etc.
Plus there is a patch pocket with a snap closure for tiny items like fabric erasers, thimbles, and pencil sharpeners and a felt needle catcher heart for pins and needles.
As I travel a lot to teach I also wanted this apron to double up as a tool wrap. Fold it up and wrap one of the ties around it and voila! Easy to store and transport.
Download Crafters Apron Instructions and Pattern to get the free pattern for yourself.
If you love the pencil topper doll that you can see safely tucked up in one of the apron pockets, you can have that pattern for free too, click here to get it.
I've set up a Flickr group so that you can share photos of your Crafter's Apron made from this pattern, or indeed photos of your projects made from any of my patterns, free or otherwise. Click here to add your photos. You only need a free Yahoo ID to join in (TIP: if you are in any Yahoo Groups, you'll already have a Yahoo ID).
Get armed and creative - make an apron!
If you are having trouble opening the link please update your Adobe Reader which you can do for free. Also make sure that the pop-up blockers you may have on your browser and/or toolbars are temporarily disabled. I hope that works for those of you having trouble.
Posted by: Colleen Babcock | February 16, 2013 at 04:16 PM
I could not open the link to the pattern either. :(
Posted by: Nancy McSpadden | February 16, 2013 at 04:11 PM
Thanks so much for sharing your pattern! Appreciate your creativity! Pat
Posted by: Pat Toler | September 29, 2012 at 11:16 PM
What kind of fabric did you use as the main fabric on the apron? Where can I find it or something similar? It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Joni | January 21, 2012 at 03:43 AM
Thank you!
Posted by: les passions de Maryse | November 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Hi, im not sure what im doing wrong :( your apron looks absolutly gorgeous and just what i need but i cannot seem to open the link? please help. i have pdf & adobe reader on my computer but the link shows up blank?
Posted by: kylie | June 18, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Wow, that's pretty awesome apron, I love the colors, not only looks beautiful but useful as well.
Posted by: annie@ girls jewellery | May 27, 2011 at 08:11 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful pattern!
Posted by: mrs | April 09, 2010 at 12:16 AM
Thank-you for sharing this great pattern.
Beth
Posted by: Beth | March 27, 2010 at 09:44 PM
Thank you so much for the apron pattern. I am thinking ahead to Christmas. The crafty people on my list will love it! Thanks for sharing.]
Posted by: Lorraine Adair | March 26, 2010 at 10:04 PM
I LOVE THAT APRON !! It isn't only useful it is very pretty plus designed great!Thank you for sharing this.
Posted by: Carolyn's Designs & Herbal Products | March 26, 2010 at 08:15 PM
Hi Colleen,
I accepted your invite to post my version in Flickr...thanks for sharing this pattern!
Grazia
Posted by: Grazia | March 21, 2010 at 08:27 AM
Love the crafter's apron! I've been looking for something just like this to use when longarm quilting. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Cindi | March 19, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Thanks for sharing these directions. I've been meaning to make one of these for a while and now I don't have to make my own pattern! In fact, I know I have the supplies (but alas, not any of that luscious rainbow sherbet fabric) so I no longer have an excuse. I also love that it rolls up for travel.
Posted by: Kathryn | March 02, 2010 at 07:52 PM
Very cool apron Colleen! I love the rainbow fabric. I can see wearing this can double for a little aerobic and weight lifting exercise! A dollmaker can never, never have too much 'stuff'! Cheers, Sue
Posted by: Sue McFadden | March 02, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Supercool. This will be great for keeping all my stuff close at hand. I am really sick of losing my tiny scissors!
Posted by: Skebba | March 02, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Just what I have been looking for, thank you so very much. I think I will make several so my mosaic & fused glass students can use them in the studio.
Posted by: Deborah | February 28, 2010 at 05:50 PM
This is an awesome tutorial. It will be a boon to jewelry makers too. I linked in my blog post - http://www.beadinggem.com/2010/02/jewelry-tool-organisation-ideas-and.html
Posted by: beadinggem | February 28, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Very nice! Thanks for generously sharing! Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | February 28, 2010 at 02:00 PM
That's totally awesome! I think I'm going to try to transform a vintage apron with lots of pockets like this... hmmm... Thanks for the great idea!!!
Posted by: Krissy & B.Inspired Vintage | February 28, 2010 at 01:07 AM
Wow, this is fabulous! I just clicked over from Craft Gossip and I'm so glad I did. I would love to link to this if you didn't mind.
Posted by: Rachel | February 27, 2010 at 11:40 PM
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
Although my sewing skills aren't that good, I will be trying to make myself one of these as it will be so useful.
I've liked your post to my blog here:
http://holisticknitter.blogspot.com/2010/02/saturday-knitting-and-craft-finds_27.html
many thanks ;0)
Posted by: Lynda | February 27, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Love this! Thank you, I have been looking for a awesome apron tut to make for my daughters teachers..this is perfect! Found you through Craft Gossip :)
Posted by: Mommyof2girlz | February 27, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Love it! Come link your cute tute at my party: Thursday's Treasures!!
http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/02/thursdays-treasures-week-11.html
Posted by: Angie Neil | February 27, 2010 at 07:41 PM
I love the apron, what a great idea everything you need is right at hand. I love the fabrics that you used also, bright and cheery!
Mary
Posted by: Mary Wilkes | February 27, 2010 at 03:26 PM