15/02/2026
This weekends project has been to finish sewing some aprons for The Touring Potter, (Christchurch) where we had some pottery lessons with Maisie. One thing we learned was how easy it is to get covered in clay from the wheel.
I watched the great pottery throw down with interest trying to work out how the aprons are made, as well as marvelling how easy they made making pottery look.
I made several pottery aprons with different features so they can try them out. Lets see what features make them easiest for Maisie to use.
The lower apron has so allow for sitting astride a potters wheel, so I made some with an overlap, so the two sections cover the legs , but allow for sitting when sat at the wheel, and also made one with a deep inverted godet style pleat. They are all quite long for good coverage.
They have different style pockets, large patch pockets, side pockets, and top pocket.
Also there are 3 different styles of fastening. Simple tie straps, quick release clips and adjusters on straps, and cross back with a slider clip.
The fabric is terracotta canvas, left over from making sofa cushion covers years ago, now out of my stash, and put to use. The clips are from my bag making bits and bobs, as well as the straps. The only new purchase was the sliders for the cross back style.
