This is the apron we are making. Isn't it adorable. It would make a great gift (bridal shower, housewarming, because your a great friend, etc.) and can be made in about 1 hour. Choose 4 fabrics that coordinate (or not)... You will need:
1 yard 45" wide of main fabric (green) - the body, neck strap, and ties
1/3 yard of coordinating #1 (flower/paisley print) - top ruffle and smaller top ruffle1/3 yard of coordinating #2 (blue/green swooshes) - bottom ruffle and smaller ruffle
1/4 yard of coordinating fabric #3 (polka dots) - middle ruffle and cover tape
Step #1: Cut out the main body, neck strap, & ties.
Neck strap: Cut 2 - measures 23 1/2 x 2 inches wide (or cut 1 at 4 inches wide and fold in half)
Waist ties: Cut 4 - measures 36 x 3 inches wide (or cut 2 at 6 inches wide & fold in half)
The main body is a basic apron shape. The apron measures 24 1/2 inches long by 12 1/2 inches wide at the top and 26 inches wide at the waist (these are finished measurements - you might want to add 1/2 inch for seam allowances).
Step #2: Cut out coordinating fabric #1 - top ruffle & smaller ruffle
a. larger ruffle - measures 44 x 8 (or 22 inches cut on the fold)
b. smaller ruffle - measures 22 x 2 1/2 (or 11 inches cut on the fold)
Step #3: Cut out coordinating fabric #2 - bottom ruffle & smaller ruffle
(use same measurements as above)
Step #4: Cut coordinating fabric #3
a. larger ruffle - measures 44 x 8 (or 22 inches cut on the fold) - same as the other large ruffles.
b. cover tape - measures 12 1/2 x 2 inches (this cover tape is optional)
Step #5: Fold the neck tie with right sides facing each other. Pin in place, iron flat.
Step #6: Zigzag, sew, or serge the edge(s).
1 yard 45" wide of main fabric (green) - the body, neck strap, and ties
1/3 yard of coordinating #1 (flower/paisley print) - top ruffle and smaller top ruffle1/3 yard of coordinating #2 (blue/green swooshes) - bottom ruffle and smaller ruffle
1/4 yard of coordinating fabric #3 (polka dots) - middle ruffle and cover tape
Step #1: Cut out the main body, neck strap, & ties.
Neck strap: Cut 2 - measures 23 1/2 x 2 inches wide (or cut 1 at 4 inches wide and fold in half)
Waist ties: Cut 4 - measures 36 x 3 inches wide (or cut 2 at 6 inches wide & fold in half)
The main body is a basic apron shape. The apron measures 24 1/2 inches long by 12 1/2 inches wide at the top and 26 inches wide at the waist (these are finished measurements - you might want to add 1/2 inch for seam allowances).
Step #2: Cut out coordinating fabric #1 - top ruffle & smaller ruffle
a. larger ruffle - measures 44 x 8 (or 22 inches cut on the fold)
b. smaller ruffle - measures 22 x 2 1/2 (or 11 inches cut on the fold)
Step #3: Cut out coordinating fabric #2 - bottom ruffle & smaller ruffle
(use same measurements as above)
Step #4: Cut coordinating fabric #3
a. larger ruffle - measures 44 x 8 (or 22 inches cut on the fold) - same as the other large ruffles.
b. cover tape - measures 12 1/2 x 2 inches (this cover tape is optional)
Step #5: Fold the neck tie with right sides facing each other. Pin in place, iron flat.
Step #6: Zigzag, sew, or serge the edge(s).
Step #7: Turn the fabric right side out.
Step #8: Iron the strap flat.
Step #9: Turn in the end of strap.
Step #10: Sew it closed.
Step #11: Top stitch down both sides. Repeat steps #5 through #11 for the waist ties.
Step #12: Zigzag or serge the edges of the main body. Turn in edge, iron, turn in again (so you can't see the rough edge), iron flat.
Step #13: Sew the ironed flat edges.
Step #14: Attach the neck tie at the top of the apron.
Step #15: Attach the waist ties at the sides of the apron.
Step #8: Iron the strap flat.
Step #9: Turn in the end of strap.
Step #10: Sew it closed.
Step #11: Top stitch down both sides. Repeat steps #5 through #11 for the waist ties.
Step #12: Zigzag or serge the edges of the main body. Turn in edge, iron, turn in again (so you can't see the rough edge), iron flat.
Step #13: Sew the ironed flat edges.
Step #14: Attach the neck tie at the top of the apron.
Step #15: Attach the waist ties at the sides of the apron.
Step #16: Zigzag or serge all edges of the smaller ruffles.
Step #17: Zigzag or serge all edges of the larger ruffles.
Step #18: Turn in zigzag or serged sides and bottom edges, iron, and sew flat. The top edge is optional for the bottom 2 ruffles (since the top edge does not show). It should be finished for the top larger ruffle. Repeat this step for the smaller ruffles.
(Optional Step): This is how to make cover tape. It is similar to bias tape - except it is not on the bias (45' angle) of the fabric. Take a 12 1/2 x 2 inch wide strip, fold in half, iron.
(Optional Step): Fold the sides again toward the middle and iron flat, refold and iron. The 2 inch piece should now be 12 1/2 x 1/2 inch wide.
Step 19#: Sew 2 rows of gather stitch at the top of the ruffle, then gather the smaller top ruffle from 22 inches to 12 1/2. Repeat this step for the other smaller ruffle.
(Optional Step): Insert the smaller top ruffle into the cover tape, pin.
(Optional Step): Sew the cover tape to the ruffle.
Step #20: Attach the top ruffle to the top of the apron.
(Optional Step): Top stitch the cover tape.
Step #21: Below the top ruffle (about 1 inch), pin your second smaller ruffle. Sew in place.
Step #22: Gather the other 3 larger ruffles using a gethering stitch. Ruffles should be gathered from 44 inches to about 26 inches.
Step #23: Place your larger bottom ruffle at the bottom of your apron, pin, and sew. It will be about 1/2 an inch (or less) from the edge.
Step #24: Place your larger top ruffle at the waist of your apron (right beneath the ties), pin in place, and sew.
Step #25: There will be about a 10 inch gap between the larger top & bottom ruffles. At about 4 1/2 to 5 inches from the top ruffle - place your middle ruffle, pin in place.
Step #26: Sew your middle ruffle in place.
And that's it!
Step #17: Zigzag or serge all edges of the larger ruffles.
Step #18: Turn in zigzag or serged sides and bottom edges, iron, and sew flat. The top edge is optional for the bottom 2 ruffles (since the top edge does not show). It should be finished for the top larger ruffle. Repeat this step for the smaller ruffles.
(Optional Step): This is how to make cover tape. It is similar to bias tape - except it is not on the bias (45' angle) of the fabric. Take a 12 1/2 x 2 inch wide strip, fold in half, iron.
(Optional Step): Fold the sides again toward the middle and iron flat, refold and iron. The 2 inch piece should now be 12 1/2 x 1/2 inch wide.
Step 19#: Sew 2 rows of gather stitch at the top of the ruffle, then gather the smaller top ruffle from 22 inches to 12 1/2. Repeat this step for the other smaller ruffle.
(Optional Step): Insert the smaller top ruffle into the cover tape, pin.
(Optional Step): Sew the cover tape to the ruffle.
Step #20: Attach the top ruffle to the top of the apron.
(Optional Step): Top stitch the cover tape.
Step #21: Below the top ruffle (about 1 inch), pin your second smaller ruffle. Sew in place.
Step #22: Gather the other 3 larger ruffles using a gethering stitch. Ruffles should be gathered from 44 inches to about 26 inches.
Step #23: Place your larger bottom ruffle at the bottom of your apron, pin, and sew. It will be about 1/2 an inch (or less) from the edge.
Step #24: Place your larger top ruffle at the waist of your apron (right beneath the ties), pin in place, and sew.
Step #25: There will be about a 10 inch gap between the larger top & bottom ruffles. At about 4 1/2 to 5 inches from the top ruffle - place your middle ruffle, pin in place.
Step #26: Sew your middle ruffle in place.
And that's it!
2 comments:
Oh wow Marcel This is the cutes apron..It was so fantastic of you to share the pattern..Thank You!Your The BEST!
This apron is sew cute!! Thanks for sharing.
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