Half Apron Sewing Project
Sew an apron in just a few hours when you check out this free sewing pattern.
This free apron pattern has got to be one of the cutest beginner sewing patterns out there. The Half Apron Sewing Project video will show you how to sew an apron from start to finish. Using half a yard of two different fabrics, this simple sewing project would make a fantastic housewarming gift for a friend. You could even sew up this DIY apron in two holiday prints to make sure you have a festive baking wardrobe this holiday season. Fabulous for using up scraps of fabric, this one yard wonder will make its way onto your to-sew list in no time!
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Sewn byMachine
Materials List
- 1/2 yard of fabric A
- 1/2 yard of fabric B (size 8 or smaller, 3/4 for larger size)
- Plate
- Sewing essentials
Instructions
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Cut off selvages. Using plate round corner of the out side of apron ( fabric A). From fabric B cut off selvages and cut into 2 9 inch by 40 inch stripes. Take one strip and cut into half, so you have 1 strip that is 9 by 40 and 2 that are 9 by 20.
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Finish the edge of the top and sides of the spring with a baby hem. The baste or gather the top into a light to medium ruffle.
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For the waistband sew the three strips together using a .5 inch seam allowance. Then it’s time to iron. Turn on side down 1 inch and press, turn the other down .5 inch and press.