I have always had a fascination with kitchen aprons. Maybe it’s because my grandmothers both wore them. One wore the full apron usually and one the half. I remember several of them specifically-gingham with embroidery on the large pockets and pretty floral prints.
Recently I decided to make some aprons for gifts and I also made one for myself in the process. These three aprons are all reversible, even some ruffles.
I had so much fun coordinating fabrics for the special ones I made them for and trying to match favorite colors and patterns to their personalities. True confession here I am not speedy at decision making so it took almost as much time choosing my fabric as making the aprons. Okay, maybe a slight exaggeration, but I was in the fabric department for a long time.
There are many patterns available but I measured and made my own. After each side is trimmed as desired, pin the two right sides together, making sure the ruffles and ties are all inside the seam line. Stitch a 5/8 inch seam around the outside of the apron pieces leaving a 4 inch opening so the apron can be turned right side out. After sewing the seam, trim and grade the seam allowances and clip the curves. Turn the apron right side out and stitch the opening closed with a blind stitch. Press well. The pattern is simple but adding the pockets, ruffles and trim customized the aprons. Before gift wrapping the aprons I put a matching spatula in the pocket. Fun project!
Note: If you do want to use a pattern, there are many available through Amazon, search for vintage apron patterns. If you are near a fabric store, most pattern books have aprons in the home or craft section. Have fun!
