I chose a lightweight woven cotton fabric with yarn dyed vertical stripes in subtle blues, grays and whites.
Heres an explanation of the terminology Ill be using to describe the how-to instructions below.
Tape paper pieces together.
double fold and press hem in place for sewing
Lay fabric out flat on a large level surface.
Do not fold fabric in half.
Mark all dots on the pattern using a piece of washable chalk or wax.
Fold it a second time another 1 and iron.
Total hem allowance is 1 12.
Edgestitch along the fold line from one end to the other.
Next, move to the bottom hem, fold the bottom edge over by 1.
Fold it a second time another 2 and iron in place.
Total hem allowance is 3.
Edgestitch along the fold line from one end to the other.
Press seam allowance open.
Fold the neck tie in half lengthwise and press creating a crease line down along the center.
launch the neck tie and fold the cut edge in by 14.
Iron along the seam line.
Continue all the way around.
kick off the waist tie and fold the cut edges in by 14and press creating crease lines.
Attach the waist tie to the apron body, aligning dots on the pattern.
Double fold the waist tie ends and stitch in place.
Fold it a second time another 34 and press in place.
Total hem allowance is 1 12.
Edgestitch along the fold line from one side to the other.
Fold all other edges of the pocket in by 12.
Prepare, sew and attach the pocket loop similarly to the waist tie.
Align the dot on the loop with the dot on the pocket piece for loop the placement.
Position the pocket onto the body of the apron, with small dots aligned and pin in place.
Edgestitch the pocket in place along all 3 sides of the pocket.
For added reinforcement, add a small triangle stitch to both corners of the pocket opening.
Stitch a vertical line down through the pocket to create a small pouch on one side.
Clip all loose hanging threads and iron as needed to eliminate wrinkles.
Ill be working on a kids size version of this apron.
Maybe this will help get the kids to help out in the kitchen more….maybe, just maybe.
Pin it for later!
double fold and press hem in place for sewing
press apron as you sew to keep all edges neat and crisp
