Close ×
Shop 
flag_en-US
 / Language 
flag_en-US
English
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Nederlands
Polski
Português
日本 ( Japanese )
Svenska

Nuestras tiendas de habla hispana

Nos boutiques francophones

Unsere deutschsprachigen Shops

Nuestras tiendas de habla italiana

Onze Nederlandstalige winkels

Nasze sklepy mówiące po polsku.

Nasze sklepy polskojęzyczne

私たちの日本語を話す店舗

Våra svensktalande butiker

CHOOSE YOUR CURRENCY

By Wunderlabel on 01/16/2017

An Easy Apron Tutorial

An Easy Apron Tutorial

What’s great about this tutorial is that basically any sturdy fabric can be used.

If you cook, or do the washing up, wearing an apron is a good idea.  It will keep your clothes clean and dry and if you follow this tutorial to make your own, you’ll also look like a million bucks in the kitchen.  What’s great about this tutorial is that basically any sturdy fabric can be used.  We suggesting avoiding lightweight material.  Jazz up your design by using contrasting thread or maybe an appliqué - the possibilities are endless.  You could also make it longer, or shorter and a sweet border ribbon would definitely kick it up a notch in the style department.  Use your imagination and have fun!

Our finished apron dimensions are 36” x 10” (top), 25” (bottom), and the armholes start 9.5” down.

You will need:

  • 36in (91.5cm) by 26in (66cm) fabric of your choice
  • Fabric for straps – you need to be able to piece together a 4yd (365cm) strip
  • Thread in a coordinating color
  • Matching clothing label

Make the Straps

Cut the straps – cut 2 strips each measuring 4” by 72” (10cm x 190cm) and sew the short ends right-sides together using a ½” seam allowance to make one long strip. Press the seam open to reduce bulk.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

**You can also use 4 strips each measuring 4” x 36” if your fabric isn’t long enough for the 72” strips. Other alternatives would be 144” (4yds) of bias tape sewn closed, or sturdy ribbon to match your apron fabric.

Fold in half lengthwise and press. Unfold the strip and fold the raw edges to the fold line before pressing again.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Fold in half lengthwise (hiding the raw edges in the center of the strip) and press one final time.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Fold each end in by ½”, hiding the raw edges inside the strap.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Top stitch along both edges of the strap, making sure to sew in the same direction for each side – this will help to ensure that the strap does not get twisted.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Make the Apron Body

Fold each short side of your fabric in ½” (1.5cm), press and fold in by ½” (1.5cm) once more to make a hem (if your hem works out a little wider because your fabric is thicker, that’s OK). Sew close to the edge of the hem – if you’re adding a clothing label, tuck it under the hem in the middle of the top edge before sewing. Repeat the process for the long sides.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Make marks along one of the short edges, 6.5in (16.5cm) in from the corners. This will be the top of your apron. Make a mark 8.5in (21.5cm) down from the top corner on each long side.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Draw a line between each pair of marks and cut along these lines.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Fold the cut corners in ½ in (1.5cm) and press. Now fold them in 1½ in and sew along the previously pressed edge. This will make casings for your straps to pass through.

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Thread one end of the strap through the casing on one side and then the other (make sure it’s not twisted at the top).

Now it’s time to enjoy your new apron!

An Easy Apron Tutorial

Thinking about making your own apron - you'll need personalized labels to go along with it!

Don’t miss out: subscribe to the Wunderlabel Newsletter!

Would you like to be informed about new creative tutorials, tips and inspiration from us? Then subscribe to our newsletter to benefit from our special promotions and more!