With long self fabric ties, the apron is convienently one-size fits all.

Remove it promptly from the dryer to minimize wrinkles and creases.

Print thehalf apron patternon 8.511 sheets of printer paper.

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This is the pattern layout for taping the individual 8.511 sheets of printed paper.

When all the pages are taped together, this is how the full pattern will appear.

Pin in place or use paper weights to hold while cutting.

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Cut along all the solid lines.

The dash lines represent the sew lines.

Clean finish the bottom edge of the pocket facing.

Woman standing in front of a white flower bush trimming stems of the plant, wearing the half apron.

you could use a serger or zig zag stitch depending on your machine.

In my case, I did a double fold narrow hem along the full length of the facing edge.

Pin together for sewing.

Woman standing in front of a white flower bush trimming stems of the plant, wearing the half apron.

Sew the pieces together with a 12 seam allowance.

True the seam allowance to reduce the bulk.

Fold the facing upward and press in place.

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Edgestitch along the seam as close to the corners as it’s possible for you to get.

Fold the lower half of the apron upwards at the side notch point sandwiching the pocket facing in between.

Stitch along the sides to secure the pocket pouch in place.

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Create pocket compartments along the pouch using the small dots as a guide.

Sew single stitch lines from the top of the pouch to the bottom hem.

Fold and press the long waist tie pieces in half lengthwise with the wrong sides together.

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Create a 12 fold along both lengthwise edges as well.

With the folded outer edges aligned, edgestitch to make the ties.

Double turn the unnotched ends and topstitch to hold in place.

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Fold the top edge of the main apron piece under by 12.

Fold again another 1 12 and stitch the fold in place.

Stitch the ties to the apron.

View of the apron from the back.

And thats all, the half apron is ready for wear.

Now its time to get to work;)!

Pin it for later!

View of the apron from the back.

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Sample screen shot of free printable pattern for the half-apron sewing tutorial.

Sample screen shot of free printable pattern for the half-apron sewing tutorial.

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pinning the pocket facing piece to the apron piece along bottom edge for sewing

pinning the pocket facing piece to the apron piece along bottom edge for sewing

sewing the pocket facing piece to the apron piece with 1/2" seam allowance

sewing the pocket facing piece to the apron piece with 1/2" seam allowance

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sewing the apron straps along the folded open edge

sewing the apron straps along the folded open edge

turn the strap ends under twice and topstitch in place

turn the strap ends under twice and topstitch in place

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sew the straps to the sides of the apron with a 1" seam allowance.

sew the straps to the sides of the apron with a 1" seam allowance.

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