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Alysa's Awesome Apron Pattern

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Category:

Sewing

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Sew a consistent 1/2" seam

Pattern Description:

My friend Alysa was just learning to sew when she announced that the primary reason for her new hobby was to make a ruffled apron. I set out to find a great pattern but didn't like what I found. They all were thin and seemed over-complicated to make: the ruffles and ties were hemmed. I hate hemming. I hate folding up and pressing. Hate it. And I knew that Alysa would, too. And I didn't want this rookie to abandon sewing!

I designed this pattern for a confident beginner. It uses a bit more fabric but that's because of how its constructed : no hemming! Plus, the ruffle technique is fairly fool-proof. Just be sure to read my blog entry for a quick overview of the process. And to make things easier, I've written directions specifically for someone who has limited experience sewing....like Alysa!

The apron is one-size-fits-all. I've tried it on women of various sizes and heights and it fit all of them! But it should be fairly easy to adjust if needed.

I have added directions on how to make an optional bib from a terry hand towel.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

20" long x 19" wide

Materials:

2 - Fat Quarters
Fabric for ruffles and band/tie
Terry Hand Towel (for bib)

You Will Also Need:

Embroidery floss
Disappearing fabric marker
Extra Large Grommets (for bib)

Pattern Reviews

Average Review (of 1 review)

Easy and fun pattern March 2, 2013

mrsthor

This is the second time I have used this pattern, and I love it! It goes together easily, the cuts are all straight lines, and the pattern takes you exactly through step-by-step what you need to do to make this apron.