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.
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Get armed and creative - make an apron!
Great apron design!
I used to make and sell aprons with crayon pockets for kids years ago. It never dawned on me to make one for myself. Love the colors/fabric in your apron. VERY creative and functional at the same time!
Thanks so much for the pattern. This is a must do! Would be a great item to make as a gift for a fellow doll maker or artist, too.
Posted by: Helen | February 26, 2010 at 01:45 PM
Thank you for this Coleen. I've been thinking I should make myself something similar for craft fairs - I'll give this one a go!
I especially like the fabrics you used - gives it a super hand-crafted look.
Posted by: Kay Susan | February 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM