Tutorial - How to Make a Vintage Style Apron

This darling apron is a great project for beginners

Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"I spend quite a great portion of my time in the kitchen (and I normally don’t look this scary when I hold a whisk; I promise, I’m not trying to beat the heck out of you with my kitchen utensils!). And I realized I never ever owned an apron so I thought it’s time to reward myself for all that hard, delicious work and so I made a vintage apron pattern. I’ve always admired those cute, sweet looking aprons in round-ish shapes and with lots and lots of ruffles so I thought this would be a great time to make my dreams come true".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an R2D2 Style Apron

Unisex style, for guys and gals and not difficult to make

Tutorial at So Sew Easy Blog

"So there are probably two scenarios.  Either you have seen this and are squealing and jumping around with glee, or you just don’t get it and think I’ve lost my senses at last. Probably the latter. It’s not exactly my usual style.  For those of you excited and already running to your stash for the right fabrics – May the Force Be With You. The rest of you need a Jedi mind-trick – these ARE the droids you are looking for! Or I guarantee that someone you know wants one of these, you just might not know about their secret Star Wars obsession.  Did you notice I’m a secret Sci-Fan fan?  Yup, ever since I was a little girl.  The original Star Wars film came out in 1977, when I was 8 years old so I basically grew up with the Star Wars original trilogy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Doll Apron

An easy sewing project, perfect for a beginner

Tutorial at XOXO Grandma Blog

"Here in Utah, we celebrate something called Pioneer Day every July 24. It's in honor of the first group of Mormon pioneers who entered the Salt Lake Valley back in 1847. This upcoming holiday got me thinking of my own pioneer ancestors.  Do you have any pioneer ancestors? I have a great grandmother and a great great grandfather who crossed the plains in 1863. In memory of them, I made this pioneer outfit. My favorite part of the outfit is that cute little apron, which I refashioned from a linen napkin".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Vendor Apron

Perfect for craft show vendors, teachers, waitresses, artists or gardeners

Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"First, can I just say how happy I am that craft shows are so popular again?  I remember the school and church bazaars from many years ago, and in fact participated in a few when my kids were very small.  They were always an eclectic mix of products, most from people just looking to make a little extra money for the holidays.  The shows of today are often juried and made up of professionals whose products pay the rent.  They’re taken seriously, while still maintaining a fun, handmade vibe.  It was something I decided I wanted to be a part of last winter".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Adjustable Apron

PDF patterns for kids' and adults' aprons

Tutorial at Straight Grain Blog

"The aprons are quick and easy to create, but most of all, they are super handy.  Below is a detailed tutorial for the aprons, which includes a free pattern.  The measurements of the finished aprons are indicated below. The little chef pattern will be perfect for a child up until the age of around four; for older kids, the pattern can easily be lengthened at the bottom. If you’d like to widen it, simply cut the pattern away from the fold".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron from Chip Bags

Create a fun and vibrant recycled apron

Tutorial at Vicky Meyers Creations Blog

"Regular readers may remember a post with 8 different ideas for upcycling crisp packets.  At the time my husband suggested an apron, a google search later and it seems no one has made one. I am delighted to say I have created his idea – one DIY recycled crisp packet apron.  I engaged my work colleagues in saving up empty crisp packets for me, to bring a wide variety of colours and designs".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reversible Apron

Make a one of a kind apron your favorite fabrics

Tutorial at Cocojude Blog

"I have now finished my apron so here is the tutorial!  My friend requested an apron for her birthday – she is an amazing sugar-crafter and cake maker. I had a look online and in my books to see if there was anything which took my fancy.  In the end, I decided to go off-piste and make something completely different – a reversible apron.  When I went to my friends Stampin Up party a while back, I got some lovely fat quarters, and ended up using 4 of them to make the final item.  One side is small heart and doily print, and the other is florals".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Christmas Apron

PDF apron pattern for a traditional Christmas apron

Apron Tutorial at Sew So Easy Blog

"As I am sure it does with many of you, the festive season just brings out the child in me. The lights, the decorations, the endless amounts of scrumptious food, and of course, the great excuse to craft until your heart is content. Last year I even made handmade gifts for everyone in my family! I generally start to get excited around mid- October and my husband has to do everything in his power to stop me from going up in the loft to bring down the Christmas decorations early".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron

Apron can be made in a couple of hours

Apron Tutorial at Whoever Has the Most Fabric Blog

"These two aprons were inspired by Gudrun Sjoden, a Swedish designer, whose shop opened in Seven Dials  last year. Her sense of colour and playfulness in fabrics is wonderful, particularly in a climate where there is a predominance of grey. As usual, drawn to the colours and fabrics, I couldn't resist a metre of each of these coordinating fabrics.  I thought it would be fun to combine them in two aprons, using one for the base of each apron and the other for the pockets and trims. I could have made fancier, frillier aprons, but I really like the shape of a butcher's apron.  It is good and large for protection from spatters and spills, adjustable for many shapes and sizes and unisex".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bath Towel Apron

Good way to use those extra towels

Apron Tutorial at Doyle Dispatch Blog

"Ok, so you’ve seen these on Pinterest: the towels that look like aprons that you can use for bath time. So cute! And if you have heard stories about my Papa Alan, you probably also know that we have the largest collection of hotel towels in the world (because he always brought us these towels as a sign that he was leaving town). So, what do you do with these extra towels? Make a bath time towel apron for Baby Boy and Baby Girl".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Apron

Long vintage style apron in your choice of fabric

Apron Tutorial at Dolly Creates Blog

"I used this cotton from Joann - it is wonderful fabric, not expensive at all, and it doesn't wrinkle!  You will need: 2 yards of fabric  Directions:  Cut out the following pieces:  Apron body (skirt): 28 1/4" x 31 3/8"  2 pieces (ruffles for the apron skirt): 4 1/4" x 72"  3 pieces (ruffles for the apron top): 2 3/4" x 42"  2 pieces (tails): 5 7/8" x 42"  2 pieces (waistband front and back): 2 7/8" x 21 1/2"  For the apron top, save the two pictures below, and print full size using legal size paper (8 1/2" x 14") and tape them together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron from Hand Towels

Turn hand towels into an absorbent apron

Apron Tutorial at Sew in Love Blog

"Do you have mismatched towels hanging around in your home? It’s easy to sew an apron from hand towels using this simple, upcycling tutorial".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Child's Apron

Resize an adult apron and a tea towel for this play set

Child's Apron Tutorial at The Crafty Mummy Blog

"Yesterday I wrote about how to make the first part of my Kids Kitchen Set – the tea towel and the pot holders. Today we’re going to make the apron with the remaining pieces to finish the set".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Chef Style Apron

She made this apron for a friend going off to culinary school

Apron Tutorial at The Distracted Domestic Blog

"You read that right....90 minutes....start to finish. AND I am not a fast sewista. Sooooooo, if you are speedy, this will go even faster.  It will take me longer to write it than to sew it.  Okay, maybe not, but it did go super fast. What do you need: 1 yard of fabric 44" or wider, thread, paper, apron to trace or pattern for main part.  First, I found a chef style apron that I had and traced it onto tissue paper".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Child's Apron

Cute Apron for a Little Chef

Child's Apron Tutorial at Quilting in My Pyjamas Blog

"I'm sharing a tutorial with you today using Bella Solids that will be perfect for the mini chefs in your life. And best of all, you can knock it up in an afternoon.  I found out that writing a tutorial takes way longer than the average blog post if you want it to make any sense. And I'm still not sure I nailed that part. So,  if you find a mistake or something isn't clear please email me and I'll do my best to help. I took approximately 293,856 photos for this post and still managed to miss things out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Halter Top Apron

Lots of Clear Instructional Pictures

Halter Top Apron Tutorial at Crafty Staci Blog

"Of all the tutorials I’ve done, this apron took the most time and work on my part to develop, so I’m kinda proud of it.  Now to find time to make one for myself! You’ll also need this pattern.  It’s a big one – 25 pages – but for this project we’re dealing with large pieces".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Zig Zag Apron

I like the nice clean design of this apron

Zig Zag Apron Tutorial at Two More Seconds Blog

"I have a fun Zig Zag Apron tutorial to share with you! This apron is great for a housewarming or hostess gift because it doesn't use very much fabric and comes together really quickly. As usual, this is a picture-heavy tutorial, since that's what helps me to learn the best".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Apron from Fat Quarters

Amazing What You Can Do with Two Fat Quarters

Fat Quarters Apron Tutorial at Crafty Stacy Blog

"If you’re keeping score at home, you know I have two fat quarters left out of the bunch I received from my New Zealand fabric swap partner.  They’re my favorites, so I wanted to make sure I used them for something I could keep.  I’ve been working on a full apron pattern I’ll be sharing with you soon, but sometimes all you need is a half.  Since I don’t own an apron at all, that settled it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Ruffled Apron

Polka Dots and Ruffles

Apron Tutorial at My Blethering Blog

"Sew 2 rows of gathering stitches at top edge of frill. I do mine at 3/8" and just less than ¼" away from raw edge. Pin the frill to the lower edge of the body pulling your gathers to fit making sure your centre marks come together and your ¼ and ¾ marks come together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Easy Swedish Dala Horse Apron

Very cute and it really is easy! Cut fabric. Trim with bias tape. Done!

Easy Swedish Dala Horse Apron Tutorial at The Pickled Herring
"I finally finished the tutorial I promised last week. It is seriously easy. The hardest part of this tutorial was trying to get the pattern figured out. Tricky stuff for a girl like me. But with the help of the friendly blogging world and deciding to just upload it to flickr, I finally figured it out!..." Read more