Good morning! I hope you aren't tired of hearing about aprons, because t0day, I'm going to share a tutorial on how I made the one from my recent giveaway.
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The measurements are based on a vintage apron I have. I made Grace and Emily's aprons smaller, but the steps are the same.
Materials: 1 yard cotton fabric
1/2 yard coordinating fabric
Lace or trim for pocket
Tools:Scissors or rotary cutter and mat
Straight pins
Sewing needle or sewing machine
Thread
Iron and ironing board
Preparation:Wash, dry and iron fabric.
Cut out 6 fabric pieces:
Apron: 20" x 30" (main fabric)
Pocket 5" x 6" (coordinating fabric)
Bottom strip: 4" x 30" (coordinating fabric)
Top strip: 4" x 19" (coordinating fabric)
Apron strings: 2 of 2" x 30" (coordinating fabric)
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1. Place bottom of apron and bottom strip fabric right sides together. Secure with pins.
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2. Sew using 1/4" seam allowance. Remove pins and iron seams.
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3. Fold over the top edge of pocket 1/2" and iron.
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4. Pin lace or trim to top edge of right side of pocket.
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5. Sew in place. Remove pins.
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6. Fold over remaining three edges of pocket 1/4" and iron in place.
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7. Pin to front of apron 5" from left side and 10" from the bottom. Sew. Remove pins.
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8. Fold over and iron the seams 1/2" along both sides and bottom of apron. Pin in place.
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9. Sew using a 1/4" seam allowance, but stop 1/2" from top on both sides.
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10. Using your machine's longest stitch, sew a basting stitch 1/2" from the top edge, leaving a long tail of thread at both ends.
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11. Pull the top thread carefully, gathering into a slight "ruffle," until the top measures 18 inches in length. Tie a knot on each end. Set aside.
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12. Fold over and iron lengthwise seams 1/4" on top strip.
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Fold in half and iron.
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Slip gathered top of apron inside top strip, leaving 1/2" on each end.
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Pin in place. Set aside.
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Fold over and iron the lengthwise seams and one end, 1/4" on apron string fabric.
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Do not fold the other end.
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Fold strip in half and sew along folded edges.
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Fold in the seams of top strip sides 1/4".
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Slip unfolded end of apron string in 1/2". Secure with pins. Repeat with remaining apron string.
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Sew along all 4 sides of top strip 1/4". Your apron is finished!
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You can get different looks for your apron, depending on the fabric you use.
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Double pocket.
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Ruffled bottom trim.
Let me know if you make one, too. I'd love to stop by and take a look!