Vera's Apron Surprise

I've been in cohoots with our friend Kevin for over a month now to surprise his wife, our sweet friend Vera, for her birthday last Saturday.  Kevin has guest posted on our blog previously and asked for some help to make an apron for Vera--because apparently the last one he tried to make for her didn't turn out as he had hoped.  As a trade for the many nice things he's done for us I told him I would make it.

This is me modeling, not Vera.

I'm so pleased with how it turned out.   Kevin picked out all the fun pretty fabric (love the combo) and then I went to work.  I added a few embellishments here and there: like the rick rack trim, bias tape edged hem and the pockets.  No apron should ever come without pockets.  And I have to say that I just love top-stitching.  I think that just makes the project so much polished and professional looking.

Happy (slightly belated) Birthday Vera! 
I am so glad we really were able to surprise you.

Notes:

• Used a combination of Simplicity 3752 View A and "Summertime Blues", pg. 98 from A is for Apron.
• 1 pkg. large rick rack--white.
• 1 pkg. 1/4" double fold bias tape for the hem--white.
• Remnant piece of 1/2" wide single fold bias tape--yellow.