Hello All! With still no let up in winter here in snowy Vermont, there is still time to do those inside things, especially the ones we've been putting off! After getting over the sticker shock for floor loom Aprons, and associated items such as Apron Rods, it was time for action! My Harald Marquardsen loom needed an Apron. A tour through the internet yielded many sources for the material of choice, #10 double filled Cotton Duck, at around nine dollars a yard, however you may find it cheaper locally. A trip to town for a vanishing marker, fabric glue, and Fray Block with coupon in hand nearly completed the materials list. The last item on the list was Apron rods. These were purchased on line at Onlinemetals.com. Since the loom companies charge upwards of ten to fifteen dollars each for these rods, purchasing a five foot round "3/8 rod for $3.99, and a flat bar for about $6.00, it was a no brainer! Even with shipping it was still a bargain. After laying out the project, tacking rod pockets in place with fabric glue ( staying away from the area to be sewn), no glue around the machine needle, it was time to sew it up. A long story short, my older than me sewing machine took a "time out" leaving me with a trip to my local upholster. All edges were treated with Fray Block to keep things neat. The point here is, for around fifty dollars, I was able to make my own Apron,with Rods, including a small cost at the upholsters. A custom apron including all rods would be nearly twice the cost! Sure wish they let the guys into Home Economics way back when, as my approach to the project wouldn't have required a framing square, glue, and clamps! Regards, Frank.