How to Make an ApronHow to Make an Apron

Step 1

Download the apron pattern and cut the main and straps.

Step 2

Hem the apron around the curved line of the edges of the armholes with a double fold hem of ¼ inch (6mm).

Step 3

Press the raw edges of the sides over by ¼ inch (6mm). Press the edges over again by ¼ inch (6mm). Stitch the side hems.

Step 4

Make a double-fold hem at the top and bottom of the apron. Press over the raw edge by ¼ inch (6mm). Press over the edge again by ¾ inch (2cm). Stitch across the hems.

Step 5

Fold the 3 straps in half lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch one end and along the length with a ½ inch (12mm) seam allowance. The other end will be left open. Clip the corners and turn the straps through to the right side. Turn the raw edges at the open end inside by ½ inch (12mm). Optional - Topsitch the strap.

Step 6

On the wrong side, attach the straps at the neck and waist.

Step 7

POCKET - Press over the edges at the sides and bottom of the pocket by ½ inch (12mm).Press the top over by ¼ inch (6mm), then ¾ inch (2cm) again. Stitch across the top hem. Pin the pocket in place and sew three sides of the pocket to the apron.

Step 8

Download the apron pattern and cut the main and straps.

Step 9

Hem the apron around the curved line of the edges of the armholes with a double fold hem of ¼ inch (6mm).

Step 10

Press the raw edges of the sides over by ¼ inch (6mm). Press the edges over again by ¼ inch (6mm). Stitch the side hems.

Step 11

Make a double-fold hem at the top and bottom of the apron. Press over the raw edge by ¼ inch (6mm). Press over the edge again by ¾ inch (2cm). Stitch across the hems.

Step 12

Fold the 3 straps in half lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch one end and along the length with a ½ inch (12mm) seam allowance. The other end will be left open. Clip the corners and turn the straps through to the right side. Turn the raw edges at the open end inside by ½ inch (12mm). Optional - Topsitch the strap.

Step 13

On the wrong side, attach the straps at the neck and waist.

Step 14

POCKET - Press over the edges at the sides and bottom of the pocket by ½ inch (12mm).Press the top over by ¼ inch (6mm), then ¾ inch (2cm) again. Stitch across the top hem. Pin the pocket in place and sew three sides of the pocket to the apron.