Sew An Apron Project - The Sewing Directory

This project to sew an apron was designed by Lucy from Sew Essential a family run business, founded in 2004 out of her mother in law’s lifelong passion for sewing. They stock over 20,000 products on their site so you can find just what you need for your latest sewing or craft project.

Introduction

In this project we will show you how to self draft a simple apron pattern and stitch it up in no time. We’ll be using the delightful Gutermann patchwork fabric – Sew Essential have a wide range to choose from and you’ll be sure to find the perfect print.

The measurements given in this tutorial are based on a standard shop bought apron and should be suitable for most body shapes and sizes. However, you can adjust the measurements for the length or width of the apron if you wish.

Seam allowances of 1.5cm have been included for all pattern pieces. 

You will need…

 Tracing paper – we used Burda tracing paper (110cm x 150cm) one sheet only

Pencil

Pen

Ruler (ideally metre stick or quilters ruler)

1m fabric for the main body – we used Gutermann Long Island Pink Rose Floral fabric

1/2m fabric for the straps and pocket – we used Gutermann Long Island Pink Stripe fabric

Thread – we used Gutermann Sew All

Sewing machine

Loop turner (this is useful, not essential)

Instructions 

How to Draft the Pattern 

Start by ironing your tracing paper with a hot, dry iron. Also wash, tumble dry and press your fabric so it is ready for sewing. If you don’t have a tumble dryer just dry it as you normally would. 

Start by drawing a rectangle 37.5cm (this is half the width of the apron including a 1.5cm seam allowance) x 74cm (this is the full length of the apron including a 1.5cm seam allowance for the neckline and 1.5cm seam allowance for the hem).

 On the right hand side of the rectangle measure from the top of the apron along the length and mark a point (A) at 25.5cm.

Starting at the left hand side of the rectangle measure from left to right across the top of the rectangle and mark a point (B) 16.5cm.

 On the left side of the rectangle measure from the top of the rectangle towards the bottom and mark point (C) at 16cm.

From point C draw a line 21cm long at right angles to the length of the rectangle and mark point (D).

 Draw a curved line to join points A, B and D. You can use a french curve or curved ruler if you have one or simply draw it free hand. I drew it freehand using a pencil first then going over it in pen.

 The top of your rectangle should look like this: