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Handmade workwear aprons for artists, makers & gardeners

In The Making - Aprons reconsiders the ancient garments traditionally associated with the practice of crafts, trades and domestic work to produce distinctive workwear designs for the contemporary maker.

I design and make highly specialised workwear aprons - worn by potters, printmakers, jewellery designers, fine artists, glassware makers, sculptors, weavers, art restorers, artisan businesses and gardeners. My range develops through design collaborations, observing creative practices and devising practical features for specific workwear needs, while providing easy-to-wear comfort and a professional appearance. Everything I make is precisely measured and carefully sewn, constructed for strength and longevity – resulting in a quality of finish not possible in mass production.

It all started with a denim cross back apron I made to wear whilst doing my own artwork, it was so comfortable I found myself wearing it all day long. I began to sell these aprons in my Folksy shop and started to get enquiries from artists, potters and makers about customisations,, eventually I was entirely focused on these specialist aprons and changed my shop name to In The Making – Aprons.

In recent years I’ve also been making bags using the small remnants leftover from making aprons – it’s very satisfying to make something really useful and attractive whilst preventing textile waste. This range was named ‘Boro Collection’ inspired by the Japanese practice of Boro preserving and repurposing fabrics. I'm amazed at the different uses customers find for their bags it’s great to hear their stories.

COME AND SAY HELLO!
SELVEDGE WINTER FAIR, LONDON. 22 NOVEMBER 2025

FOLKSY FEATURED MAKER 30th September - 13th October 2019. Read my 'Meet The Maker Interview' on the Folksy blog ....blog.folksy.com/2019/10/01/lisa-bennett-craft-aprons.

In The Making -Aprons can be found on the CRAFTS COUNCIL DIRECTORY craftscouncil.org.uk/directory/in-the-making-aprons

LISA BENNETT - I have a BA Degree in Fashion Design from Kingston University and later studied Experimental Illustration professional development course at University of the Arts London (UAL) London College of Communication (LCC). Following art college I worked in the music industry for 10 years then a couple of years in book publishing before resuming design & illustration work, mainly appliqué/embroidery/print for childrenswear, but also prop making and hosting craft tutorials/workshops.

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