A gift for my favorite SIL!! (son-in-law)

OK, don't panic....I only have one SIL!  He is a wonderful guy, and loves my sewing.  He had only one thing on his birthday wish list, a chef's apron.  So I set out to make the best ones I could.  I googled "chef's aprons" to get an idea of what a real chef's apron involves, and found some really good resources.

I had to first choose fabrics that were masculine and related to who he is.  I found the perfect fabrics indeed!

Mike is the vice president of our local chapter of CMA (Christian Motorcycle Assoc.), so I felt that the motorcycle fabric was a perfect fit!  I didn't have enough for the whole apron, so the middle band was a great accent.  Did you notice the grey flame bands at the top and bottom?

He also had a special request for a place to hang a towel.  I just made a loop of the twill tape, and hung a towel from it.

The ties go all the way around and tie in the front.

This give you a better idea of the shape of the apron.

I made the neck straps adjustable.

On the lobster apron, I added a pocket.

A quick peek from behind.

I sure hope that he likes these aprons.  I had an absolute blast making them!!  Happy birthday Mikee!!

Linking to: Anything Goes Monday! at Bobbins and Bullets with Heather.