great children's toys. Last Christmas I was in the market for the
Black and Decker Tool Bench pictured here for my grandchildren but was unable to get one in time for the holiday. The one I spotted at the yard sale was in excellent condition and had most of the power tools and hooks and everything worked. The best part though was that it was only $5.00...a real bargain!

My daughter (the twins mother!) likes the boys to be identified by colors ...one in green, the other in blue so keeping that in mind I shopped for a heavy cotton fabric that came in those colors. It's a really simple pattern and can be adjusted for any size. Give it a try...there are lots of alternatives to this garment...if there are any others out there please send them along.
Supplies:
1 and one half yards yard of heavy cotton such as poplin or duck
1 yard grosgrain ribbon in contrast color
thread and straight pins
press-on letters, buttons or sticky letters to personalize
Directions:
- Cut 2 apron shapes placing center on fold.
- Make neck ties and/or apron ties out of ribbon or same fabric
- Place neck ties on front of apron 1/2 inch in from top corners and pin (downward) in place
- Place good side of lining of apron face down on front of apron with ties pinned down.
- Pin all sides except bottom and sew together.
- Trim edges and turn apron inside out. Press.
- Center ribbon on bottom edge and sew along raw edges top and bottom, leaving extra yardage on wither side for ties.
- Turn unfinished bottom edge up to the curved corner.
- Sew edges closed and add as many vertical pocket lines as you wish to hold tools.
- Personalize with iron-on letters or decorate with buttons or stick-on letters.
Tomorrow: Making a better daily schedule
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