It’s a serendipitous moment when two great passions collide.
Earlier this year, as part of my day job for In The Folds, I was tasked with sewing up a sample of an upcoming pattern release – the Ormond Apron.
The Ormond Apron’s front vent feature meant it was the perfect potter’s apron.
Now, it just so happened that I had recently fallen in love with making ceramics and was actually in need of an apron for my weekly pottery class.
The Ormond apron features welt pockets with French seams for a deliciously clean finish on the inside AND outside.
With a centre front opening and vent, it’s perfect for crafts where you need a bit more give or to sit, like when making ceramics.
It also features flat felled curved and straight seams, crossed straps for stability and comfort and a cute asymmetric patch pocket on the front.
Having a purpose-made pottery apron has been a game changer for me.
The design allows me to sit comfortably at the wheel when throwing, whilst helping to protect from splatters.
Anyone who’s tried it can attest, ceramics can be a messy business, especially when handling larger amounts of clay!
For all the fellow sewing-ceramicists out there (are we what you’d call a niche group?!) I thought I would do a round up of some other great potter’s apron sewing patterns available.
So without further ado, I present a few of my favourite potter’s aprons, for you to DIY.
TOTOshopUA Pottery Split Leg Apron, available on Etsy
The apron is easy to put on and take off in one move. Comfortable fit, neck remains free.
The skirt has an overlapping slit for freedom of movement.
Double bib for more protection of clothes.
The apron has an optional towel loop and a deep skirt pockets. Available as a downloadable pdf pattern.
BloemLinen Potter’s Apron, available on Etsy
Features a square neck, patch pockets and a one-size fits most unisex sizing option. Available as a pdf downloadable pattern.
Spokes & Stitches Split Splat Apron,
available at www.spokesandstitches.com
This apron is so cool: it provides ample leg coverage for ceramicists and other crafters.
This design includes three large patch pockets, cross-back straps to reduce neck fatigue, and an open back for easy access to pants pockets. The leg wrap-arounds are the star feature.
This pattern is drafted for two different proportional fits: ‘linear’ and ‘dynamic’.
I hope I’ve inspired my fellow sewing-ceramics enthusiasts out there! Let me know which one’s your favourite and why!
Happy sewing, Leanne xx
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