Press one long edge and both short ends to the wrong side about ¼”. Trim your reserved 3” strip to this length. Add 3” for overlaps and a finishing allowance. Make a snip at the fold, and rip the panel in half vertically. To avoid having a seam at the center front of your apron, fold one panel in half, matching the selvage edges. At the fold, make a snip, and rip the yardage in half across the width, forming two apron panels of exactly the same length (no measuring needed!) Fold the fabric in half, matching the cut/ripped edges. Once you have both ends evened, measure down one selvage 3” and make a snip. The hardworking aprons worn for active work tend to be cut fairly long (to the knees, at least), and quite full, to cover most of the front of the dress.Ģ yards print fabric (washed, dried, and pressed)īasic sewing supplies (needles, scissors, pins, thimble)Įven both ends of your yardage by snipping into the selvage and firmly ripping across the width. The pattern given here has a gently fitted waist that can be buttoned or hooked at the back. Aprons can hook, button, or tie to close. Historic aprons may be “half-aprons” (ending in a waistband, the style given here), or “pinner aprons”, which have a front bib that is pinned to the dress front. Modern quilt-weight cottons work well for aprons, as does white “utility” muslin or “homespun” plaid. Most serviceable aprons were made in printed or patterned fabric white aprons are very good for “better” use, but will also be used for dirty work, if the apron fabric is sturdy enough.' 'Aprons are a vital part of a pioneer wardrobe: they protect your dress from grime, and can be pressed into service as needed for a towel, hot-pad, hanky, basket, or rain cover. 'use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without'Įrin - Here are some instructions for making a pioneer apron.

Does anyone have any ideas or patterns?Įrin - I am pretty sure I saw one on Folkwear patterns - they have some other great vintage and ethnic style patterns too I am looking for instructions to make a pioneer apron. Stitching & Crafting Room: Looking for a pioneer apron pattern The best for last? It's not a new tutorial, but I find it to be one of the cutest free apron patterns out there.MaryJanesFarm Farmgirl Connection - Looking for a pioneer apron pattern This diy gardening apron by Debbie Shore is a practical half-apron tutorial that features not just the two handy pockets you see in the photo above, but also a zipper pocket at the back side! I know, a brilliant way to store the keys to the house or the garden shed if you need them! Spice It Up Free Apron Pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics blog.

Diy gardening apron by Debbie Shore at Create And Craft

Get the free Craft Show Vendor Apron Pattern at Crafty Stacy. Worth trying out! Apron Pattern at Crafty StacyĪnd here's one more of an intermediate version, with pockets in all the right places and sizes. Or, if you're really, really short on time, try out this beginner-friendly tutorial and make one in ten minutes. 10-Minute Dish Towel Apron by Fynes designs

You can sew this simple half-apron in one hour, it's a fun and easy project. Mother's Day Apron - Free Pattern and tutorial by DIY Crush. This one looks like so much fun! Free Egg Apron pattern by Swoon Patterns. The Washday Chic Apron is a free apron pattern designed by Lesley at The Seasoned Homemaker Free Egg Apron pattern by Swoon Patterns

Pinner apron pattern