Jamie showing a blue
toile handmade apron trimmed in eyelet.
About Aprons -
Aprons are fun and
pretty easy to make. They can be used for cooking, cleaning,
gardening, art work, and more. Aprons come in full body like shown below
or what is called a half apron like shown above.
Best Fabric to Use -
The best fabric to use
in making aprons would be cotton, denim, and calico. Do not
use stretch fabric when making aprons.
Easy type Pattern -
An easy type of
pattern for making aprons would be like the one shown above. It has 4
pattern pieces.
Difficult type Pattern
A more difficult type
of apron pattern to sew would be like the one shown below. It has 6 pieces
and more steps in putting it together.
Pattern Pieces -
Apron
patterns can come in as little as 3 pieces and as many as 12.
Cost
& Fabric Usage
Fabric for
a half apron requires about one and a half yards. Full aprons require
more.
Comments -
Sewing
aprons can be very rewarding and are a great task for beginner sewers to
attempt. The
apron history is quite interesting and I hope you take the time
to read it.
Full aprons are
similar to a dress cover and are in use to cover the top area as well as
the waist down to the dress line.
