If you aren’t into sewing, no worries! Here are two fun “no sew” kitchen crafts by my friends, Christie and Jillian! But if you’d like to try out our simple kids apron sewing tutorial, keep reading!
No Sew Monogrammed Kitchen Towels
For 60 more sewing projects, check out my sewing book for kids! And here is an adorable toddler Cookie Monster apron to make for a Sesame Street fan in your home!
Little Baker’s Kids Apron Sewing Tutorial
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(pattern pieces: two apron pieces, front and back, 2 pocket pieces, 1 neck band, 2 waist ties)
I don’t know how to use pattern programs so I made a quick diagram with measurements to make this apron in two sizes.
You can download the diagram. Feel free to add inches to the length if needed for the larger pattern. It just depends if you want it to hit above/below the knee. For a boy apron, just cut out as shown. For a girl apron with a scalloped bottom, cut out following the dashed lines on the diagram.
Time: 1 hour
Seams: 1/4″
Skill level: Beginner
PDF pattern diagram: click below to download
Supplies:
fabric for outer (I always just buy a yard)
fabric for lining
thread
measuring tape
iron/ironing board
sewing machine
1. Sew your two pocket pieces together (right sides facing), leaving a few inches on the top to turn right side out.
2. Clip curves and turn right side out. Tuck ends in where you turned it right side out and pin. Top stitch the top of the pocket piece, catching the tucked ends into the seam.
3. Center the pocket onto the apron front and pin into place. Stitch pocket onto the apron by sewing around the sides and bottom.
4.Fold waist ties in half and sew the side seam. Use a safety pin to turn the strap right side out. Press.
5.Fold one of the ends inside about 1/2″ and pin.
Neck Strap:
Make the same way as the waist ties, but leave ends open. Top stitch all the way around.
7. Pin neck strap to apron front about 1/2″ away from edges.
8. Pin the raw edge of each waist tie to apron front just below the arm opening.
9. Place apron lining on top of the front apron piece, right sides together, sandwiching the neck strap and waist ties in between. Pin all the way around, leaving a 4″ gap on the side of the apron for turning right side out.
11. Fold over opening and pin. Top stitch around the entire apron.
diy180 says
September 26, 2016 at 12:06 pmI love the apron and the great fabric you picked out. So much fun and I would love it if you would share at a link party I am co-hosting. I hope to see you there. Have a great week. http://diy180site.blogspot.com/2016/09/dishing-it-and-digging-it-link-party-115.html
Colletta says
September 26, 2016 at 2:04 pmI made myself an apron using that same material! I love it 🙂
I hope you can stop by:
http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2016/09/happy-homemaker-monday-92616.html
Colletta
Brandy says
September 26, 2016 at 2:29 pmI’m thinking I need one for myself too! 🙂
Ana from The Lost Apron says
September 26, 2016 at 4:10 pmI pinned this to my Apron Pinterest board. These aprons are super cute. I actually love your pattern and that is not professional. That makes us all feel like we can go “off-roading” and try something new.
Brandy says
September 26, 2016 at 5:02 pmThank you, Ana!
shopannies (@shopannies) says
September 26, 2016 at 6:47 pmI love the fact it is so real like makes pretending even more fun
Susan says
September 27, 2016 at 9:36 amWow this kitchen is awesome! I’m tempted to get my sewing machine out for that darling apron!
melanie973 says
September 29, 2016 at 10:26 amLove the adorable apron design and simplicity! It seems like the perfect project for the child to help with, too, and learn a little bit about sewing in the process. Always enjoy seeing kids being active in the kitchen, whether real or pretend.
JESS44903 says
September 29, 2016 at 9:51 pmIsn’t this too cute! LOVE it!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Nici Higby says
October 5, 2016 at 12:51 pmI love, love, love this apron. From the scalloped edge to the adorable fabric… just perfect. Thanks so much for sharing it at my Creative Ways Link Party!
Lorena says
November 15, 2016 at 9:08 amI love this apron tutorial! The fabric you chose is beyond adorable, perfect for the new little beret I bought my daughter!
I was wondering if you have a measurement for the bottom of the apron, from the fold to the outer edge? All other measurements are clearly there.
I’m most nervous about the scallops but it is the most adorable part!
Brandy says
November 15, 2016 at 12:26 pmHi Lorena!
The measurements are approximate and you can kind of eye ball it. Here are the measurements I had: Small apron: 9.5″ (before sewing). Larger apron: 13″. Hope that helps!