Tuesday, September 17, 2013

How to Make a (Duct Tape) Barbie Apron

I recently had the opportunity to work with Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape.
 I jumped right on it because I love working with unusual materials to create fun products and to stretch my creativity, and duct tape is one of those materials that challenges my imagination.
 
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
 
Of course duct tape is great for jazzing up notebooks, accenting vase,
frames, and making wearable accessories....and so much more!  
 
Using the Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape in Glamtastic and Doll-lightful - oh how I love Barbie! - I created  a very simple apron that can be used for cooking or crafting. 
 
This version is for little kiddos...but it only take a few adjustments to make
it big enough for an adult (yep, I see one in my future). 
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main


Did I mention this craft is SUPER SIMPLE!? And super fun!

Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

Supplies
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

Make It!
  • Create a 17" x 17" square of duct tape fabric (these are approximate measurement - below you will see how many actual strips I used). You will cut it down later but I like to make sure I have a big enough square.
  • Line up 8 pieces of Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape in Doll-lightful vertically on the cutting mat, making sure the edges of each row of tape are touching.
  •  NOTE: I use the ScotchBlue Painter's Tape to ensure the pieces stay down and in place as I create the "fabric"
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • Once this side of the fabric is laid out, use the Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape in Glamtastic and lay strips horizontally  - you need 7 strips of Glamtastic and 1 strip of Doll-lightful (if you do the contrast stripe).
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • When you have laid 5 rows of Glamtastic Duct tape, use the Doll-lightful duct tape and lay one strip, then continue with 2 strips of Glamtastic duct tape. 
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • Once you have finished your rectangle, measure with a L-square to create a "perfect" rectangle. Trim off the excess to create a clean rectangle. Then measure so that your rectangle is 15" Long x 14" wide when trimmed.
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
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  • Fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Using the roll of duct tape, create scallops on the bottom of the apron - line up the rolls along the bottom edge and trace. Cut along your traced lines.
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • Finish your side edges by using a strip of Doll-lightful tape and taping half on one side of the fabric and folding it over to the other side and pressing down to adhere. (do this on both sides).
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

Pleating:
  • Measure over 2" from the center point of the fabric, along the top edge.
  • Measure/mark over 1" and another 1" (moving toward the outside edge)
  • (see drawing)
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • Fold the outside markings into the center marking to form a box pleat.- I use the ScotchBlue Painter's Tape to hold the pleat into place.
  • Do this on both sides. 

Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

  • The photo below shows my pleats held together with the ScotchBlue Painter's Tape and another piece of ScotchBlue Painter's Tape along the center fold.
  • The waistband should measure approx. 10 "
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • For the waistband: Use 3 strips of Doll-lightful duct tape that are 11" long. Layer the tape, overlapping 1" for each strip. Fold each end over 1/2 inches (to finish sides nicely.)
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

FINISH
  • Mark up 1 " from one edge, place the ribbon, matching the center of the ribbon to the center of the waistband along this 1 line and press down. (You can cut down the lengths of ribbon on each side after you are finished.)


Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main
  • Match the waistband to the apron. The 1" portion of the exposed duct tape will tape to the apron - match up the top of the ribbon to the top of the apron. Then fold over the remaining exposed duct tape to the other side and press down.
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main


Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main


Looking for some more Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape?
Look no further! 
 
Scotch Colors and Patterns Duct Tape Barbie Apron by 504 Main

Have you created something with Duct Tape?
If so, what!?
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4 comments:

  1. I love covering old diaper boxes with patterned duct tape. It's a super cheap way to have shelf storage. Here's some pictures:

    http://www.bobijensen.com/2012/05/using-covered-diaper-boxes.html

    Bobi

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  2. What a creative idea.
    The apron is adorable.
    I would find it hard if I didn't have packing tape for my projects.
    I'll have to check out using duct tape to.
    What can I say tape is great.
    Denise

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  3. Now how FUN is this?!?! Sa-weet! I'm always surprised at the neat tape projects that folks come up with ;-)

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