Tie One On!

The message of giving is most prevalent at Thanksgiving. It’s not only a time of giving thanks, but a time of giving to someone in need. That’s the spirit of National Tie One On Day^TM, the day before Thanksgiving.

FabShop’s Event Planning Guide, Tie One On is everything you need to craft your own single‑event for Tie One On Day, or a year-long celebration of apron sewing!

The download includes the following:

• Ideas and suggestions for hosting a National Tie One On apron-making day in your shop.
• Free pattern for a darling apron to share with your customers for your event or classes.
• Kitting directions for the “Tie One On Apron” pattern-two different options.
• Apron graphics for promoting the apron-making day and other apron events you plan for your shop.
• A page of inspirational notes you can pre-print for participants to select and tuck into the apron pocket.
• A press release to help you garner local media coverage before, during, and after the event.
• A letter to send to local bakeries and other businesses to encourage partnering participation.
• A list of apron resources-books and patterns.
• Favorite bread recipes to include in apron kits or to give to print on recipe cards as a gift to participants.

Tie One On Day is a trademarked annual event created in 2006 by apron enthusiast EllynAnne Geisel.