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DIY
How to Make a
Cheerful Summer Apron
Thanks so much to contributor Fran
Ragno for picking such an excellent choice of fabric and trim. She
says she couldn't help herself with the fuzzy balls, they reminded her
of sherbet. She thought the colors were fun and reminds her of summer;
hence our Cheerful Summer Apron was made.
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Cut your
apron pieces as follows:
Apron - 28" X 19"
Overlay of Apron - 28" X 15"
Waistband - 19" X 4.5"
Pocket - 7" X 7.5"
Ties:
if using ribbon cut 2 38"
pieces
if using fabric cut 2 38" X
6" pieces
*Use 1/2" seam allowance for
this project. |
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Fold the overlay
in half matching the 15" sides. On the 15" sides near the bottom,
round off the bottom as shown in the photo. If desired do the same
for the apron piece. |
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Do the same to
the pocket piece. Fold in half and curve the bottom edges. |
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Pocket:
Fold the top edge of the pocket
to the wrong side of the fabric 1/2" as shown.
Stitch in place.
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Place the pretty
side of the pocket up on a flat surface. Fold the top edge down
toward the pretty side 1.5" as shown in the photo. Press. Stitch
both ends of the top of the pocket. Clip corners. |
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Turn the top
edge of the pocket pretty side out.
Press the top edge flat.
Press around the "U" of the
pocket 1/2" under towards wrong side of fabric as shown in the
photo. |
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Place the pocket
where you want it on the pretty side of the apron overlay. Most
people tend to put the one pocket on the left side middle of the
apron. (adding
rickrack is optional) Place and pin rickrack under the pocket
as shown in the photo making sure that 1/2 of the rickrack sticks
out.
Stitch around the pocket "U"
shape close to the edge making sure you catch the rickrack as you
sew. This step attaches your pocket and adds the rickrack at
the same time. |
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Whether you are
making this apron for a decorative piece to add in your kitchen,
or to be used while you cook, you will want to seam finish your
edges. Seam finishing stops your edges from fraying, making
a more professional look and longer lasting life to your apron.
Zigzag seam finish around edge
of the "U" part of your apron piece and your overlay apron piece
as shown in the photo. |
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Place the
overlay pretty side up on top of the apron's pretty side up.
Gather the top edge of
both together. |
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Add interfacing
to the waistband according to the package directions. Press one
long side of the waistband 5/8" to the ugly side as shown in the
photo.
Pin the long raw edge of the
waistband to the gathered edge of the apron. Adjust the gathering
to fit the waistband.
Make sure the waistband is
hanging over about 1/2" on each side.
Stitch in place.
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If making tie
ends from fabric, fold one tie end in half by placing the long
ends pretty sides together. Pin. Stitch the long end and one
short end. Turn pretty side out and press flat.
On the pretty side of the
waistband place the ribbon or the raw edge of the tie end as shown
in the photo. Stitch in place.
You will want to keep the
ribbon or tie end at the bottom half of the waistband. If the tie
end made from fabric is to wide ad a pleat or tuck in the center
of it. |
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Fold the
waistband in half as shown in the photo. Stitch 1/2" seam as shown
on the photo with the drawn line. |
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Turn waistband
pretty side out. Press nice and flat. |
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Pin the
waistband in place on the wrong side of the apron and hand stitch
or tack in place. Your
cheerful summer apron is done. Send us a
photo, we'd love to see it! |
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Article 10 May 10, 2010 |
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