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January 21st, 2008 @ 10:32 pm | creative | Post a Comment

I’m not sure if you all heard that Akron is the new fashion capital of the universe. You might not believe me, but I was there this weekend for a wine, cheese, and stay-up-all-night chatfest with my girlfriends and we filmed our very own episode of Project Runway.

Heidi Klum told us that our challenge was to create an apron that reflected our own personal style. Tim Gunn said we had 30 minutes to sketch out our ideas and then we’d be going to Mood Jo Ann to purchase fabrics with a coupon and a budget of $20. We had until 1:30 am to finish our designs, and then we’d have to model them down the runway hallway.

The results?

On Liz’s model is a turquoise and brown Martha-meets-modern apron that looks like it belongs in a Vera Bradley catalog with all those fabulous patterned prints. We will call her The Vera.

On Lex’s model is a delicate patchwork of feminine florals that you might find in an Anthropologie store. Or possibly on a Little House on the Prairie set. We call her The Laura after Mrs. Ingalls Wilder.

The Laura Apron

On my model is a mod black and white half apron with pink highlights and a somewhat out of control bow. Unfortunately, if this is indeed my “personal style” I fear that I belong at Chateau La Rue serving drinks to Tori Spelling’s groupies. Hence, this apron is named The Tori.

The Tori Apron

It would have been a bit sad if one of us had gotten voted out, so Michael Kors and Nina Garcia called it a tie and we stayed up all night finishing off the wine supply. What do you think, did we “make it work”?

comments

  1. That is such a great idea! I am totally stealing it for our next girl’s night in. And I can’t pick my favorite…if you all decide to sell them, it’ll have to be a three-pack for those of us who never know what sort of mood will strike in the kitchen.

    written by Virginia

    January 21st, 2008 @ 10:51 pm

  2. I love the turquoise one! I have been hankering for a cute apron for a while, and one like that (maybe a tad less ruffly) would be fantastic. I don’t really get the half apron…I’m so short that my legs never get dirty, you know?

    written by RA

    January 21st, 2008 @ 10:55 pm

  3. Hahahah this is CLASSIC. I loved it. Thank you for making me laugh! I personally love the Tori. I would soo wear that apron (i think i just like the big pink pretty bow). Considering I usually would be caught dead than in an apron, thats saying a lot!

    Not sure if i’ve ever commented before, so hi! :)

    written by Ashley

    January 21st, 2008 @ 11:06 pm

  4. Fun! I don’t know what you and I could do in this vein - scrapbooking pages? I like yours but honestly I need the top portion… I’m a messy cook. Are you going to be making fries with buffalo wing dipping sauce when I come to visit?

    written by ambitiousmrs

    January 21st, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

  5. Man, Lex’s apron really does look like it should be in an Anthropologie catalog. Also, your apron is almost cute enough to be a skirt…just change the bottom patterned piece to be black…oh, and obviously make sure you make it go ALL the way around…no need for a “hospital shot”

    written by Katina

    January 21st, 2008 @ 11:22 pm

  6. Love them all! What a great idea. This post definitely made me miss my ladies.

    written by Emily

    January 21st, 2008 @ 11:24 pm

  7. Those are so cute! I love this idea too. I just don’t ever see myself making an apron. :/ I’m not exactly creative and talented like that.

    written by Kenzie

    January 21st, 2008 @ 11:28 pm

  8. Your apron is tres chique, but unfortunately I am so splattery when I cook that I need a full one…

    You did make it work. Carry on!

    written by E :)

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 12:05 am

  9. Even though the bow is sort of eating your body from the waist up, I love the colours of yours! ;)

    I can’t even sew a stinking square out of materials, let alone all the crafty stuff you come up with. You’re my hero!

    written by alyndabear

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 1:51 am

  10. I’d buy ‘em. Homemade accessories are the BEST!

    written by Larissa

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 3:51 am

  11. i totally HEART your apron. is it available at the gap? WHERE CAN I GET ONE?!

    written by Liz

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 9:04 am

  12. WOW, those are cute! I love them!

    written by Janssen

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 9:17 am

  13. I am sooo jealous! I have no friends that I’ve met in person who sew! I have one that wants to learn, but she’s in Chicago! So jealous!!!

    I’d like to join via the internet next time, please?

    written by Jane

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 9:21 am

  14. I wish I could do this kind of stuff. I really like “The Tori”!

    written by The Bug

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 9:52 am

  15. Wow, what a cute idea! And not just the idea- the aprons turned out adorable. I’m gonna have to do this with my girlfriends. I’m just not sure any of us have a sewing machine.

    written by L

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 10:01 am

  16. Oh I love yours! So where did you learn to make an apron?

    written by Marriage-101

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 10:14 am

  17. i love them all - but yours is the most fashion forward in my opinion. that could be because i LOVE pink & black together :)

    written by Michelle & the City

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 10:33 am

  18. How fun!! How do you apply to appear on Project Apron?

    written by JP

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 10:37 am

  19. I love all three!! I actually have a super-cute apron pattern collecting dust on my bookshelf that I need to make. You may have just inspired me to actually DO IT.

    written by Laurel

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 11:00 am

  20. They look fabulous. You are so crafty. :)

    written by K

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 11:12 am

  21. Okay, that is freaking awesome. I do love yours the best. Please make and sell. Thank you.

    written by Nic

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 11:22 am

  22. Oh I love them all! Love the black/white/pink stripey one; Love the Vera Bradley one; Love the sweet feminine-y one! What a fantastic evening!

    xox

    written by heidikins

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 11:55 am

  23. SO FUN!

    written by Valerie

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 12:32 pm

  24. Sooooooo cute! I love all three, for different reasons: yours is the most fun and funky, the Laura is so pretty, and the Vera looks like it covers more. I own one apron, and while cool (got it for myself in Oz) its nowhere near as cute as those. Tell us, o crafty one, will there be a how-to post??? Please? I can’t cut a straight line or sew with a machine (by hand, yes) to save my life, but this can’t be that hard, right????

    written by Maya

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

  25. what a fun idea to do with the girls, and how ambitions! I’d have to start out on Project Coaster.

    written by kts

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 12:39 pm

  26. I LOVE aprons. These are ALL so cute!!

    written by Lesli

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 1:24 pm

  27. Hilarious post! I personally like The Tori because it’s very chic. I’m kind of afraid you will trip and fall and hang yourself with that long bow though. Please remove the apron before your second glass of wine.

    You need to live closer so we could craft circle more.

    written by amieable

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 1:31 pm

  28. My girlfriend actually created her own apron over the holidays with the help of her sister and mom. It has cupcake drawings ironed on and it makes her body look awesome.

    written by Arjewtino

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 1:41 pm

  29. SUPER cute!!! I love, love, LOVE the fabric you used! :) And the pink contrast with the black & white is very hip!

    I really have no idea how to sew, so I have to ask, did you use a pattern? Or just make your own?

    written by Jenni

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

  30. What a cute idea! You guys are so crafty, I love it.

    written by katelin

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 2:54 pm

  31. I love the Tori, so cute! What a fun, cute idea, I may have to steal it with my friends. Oh wait, we can’t sew…. hmmm… maybe we’ll just do the wine part then! :)

    written by Kristin

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 3:38 pm

  32. Awesome!

    I think you all really brought sexy back with those aprons!

    written by Julie

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 9:25 pm

  33. Love the pink, black and white…it rocks!! And OMG YES, the first one SO looks like a VB…too funny!!

    written by Shesabigstar

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 10:10 pm

  34. OMG! You were in Akron?? I had friends at my house this weekend who live near Akron! (plus, my grandfather lives there!) You probably drove quite near my house to get there, too! Love the aprons :)

    written by Jen

    January 22nd, 2008 @ 10:38 pm

  35. so cute. love the tori the best. :-)

    written by ashley

    January 23rd, 2008 @ 8:34 am

  36. I think donning an apron is the way to motivational cooking. Obviously I need to go and get myself one right now. I also really love the new layout - very clean.

    written by C

    January 23rd, 2008 @ 10:05 am

  37. love: that Michael Kors and Nina Garcia called it a tie! Lucky!!

    hate: that my sketches and final products are never actually wear-able!

    written by just corby

    January 23rd, 2008 @ 2:31 pm

  38. I love The Tori! You did a fantastic job! This is coming from a gay male who has no idea how to cook and I’m pretty sure I’ve never worn an apron, so I’m not sure how much my opinion counts. HOWEVER, it’s really cute, as aprons go. *applauds* What a fun idea!

    written by Jam

    January 23rd, 2008 @ 4:18 pm

  39. Project Apron looks so fun, and The Tori looks suitable for dancing (although I guess there’s no back … good for Lil Kim, maybe) . I’ve been trying to get my friends to join me in a version of Iron Chef, with some serving as judges, some as contestants, and of course, commentators. There are still some kitchen logistics to work out, but you’ve inspired me ;)

    love the new design!

    written by Jaclyn

    January 23rd, 2008 @ 9:32 pm

  40. That Juno article is funny- thanks for the shout out and for this super neat feature where you post articles of interest. I like the combination of fun and intellectual (ish) stimulation….

    Oh- there’s a girl from Wittenberg on a recent episode of MTV’s True Life-

    written by Alexa

    January 24th, 2008 @ 9:41 am

  41. I love the pink one the best!! How fun!!

    written by Princess Extraordinaire

    January 24th, 2008 @ 4:39 pm

  42. I love the pink one the best! How fun!

    written by Princess Extraordinaire

    January 24th, 2008 @ 4:44 pm

  43. hahahahahahah….what a great idea, I want a Prject Runway evening. I love number 2

    written by Chelsea Talks Smack

    January 24th, 2008 @ 6:05 pm

  44. Look at you, Miss Crafty! I’m impressed! :)

    written by Zandria

    January 24th, 2008 @ 9:56 pm

  45. OMG they are AMAZING! I love, love, love the Java Blue-esque apron! I’ve been wanting an apron, but haven’t found any in the stores that I’ve liked. Duh, I could just make my own! However, you guys are clearly talented because I don’t think mine would end up looking that good.

    written by Lindsey

    January 25th, 2008 @ 8:00 am

  46. I love your new layout! And I LOVE these aprons.

    written by She Likes Purple

    January 28th, 2008 @ 4:43 pm

  47. Ooooo! I LOVE your aprons! I made some for my sisters and I last year for Christmas, and I am dying to make more!

    written by Hearts and Crafts

    January 30th, 2008 @ 6:13 pm

  48. I just about died from how cute those are!

    written by Heather

    January 31st, 2008 @ 10:25 am

  49. Those are AWESOME.

    written by Lacey Bean

    February 5th, 2008 @ 9:59 pm