Reversible Apron Top using Fat Quarters

I have always wanted to make something reversible for my little Missy.  The idea of a reversible top or dress is fun and everything I see always looks adorable, but I have found it is just too hot where we live to wear anything double layered. (and my daughter is just like me, always running hot...)

I figured we could get away with a double layered Apron Top, since the top is halter style and open in the back.  (That way she would get a little "breeze" and not get too hot.)

To make this top, I used my Apron Top Tutorial.  I made it almost the exact same way, the only thing I did to make it reversible was to cut 2 of the bodice bottoms, put them right sides together and sew them together 1/4 inch from the edge around the sides and bottom.  Then I flipped it right side out, ironed the edges and continued on following the tutorial.

***  Update***  I uploaded the pattern for this top.  You can find it on the Apron Top Tutorial Page.

With this top I used a fat quarter set from Riley Blake called Promenade.  I had to piece together 2 fat quarters to have enough fabric for the bottom of the apron top.  I hid the seam with a 1 inch ruffle strip.

Now, If only I could get my hands on more of that yellow polka dot fabric I used on the straps, I would make a pair of coordinating shorts!

This is whiskers, the sweetest, most bling-ed out fur real kitty around!

So cute from the back!  I did add an extra set of loops for the ties, but they didn't do for the top what I imagined they would, so I am going to remove them.

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