This apron is another Sew4Home design original, complete with a free downloadable pattern. Love, love, love the sweetheart neckline and matching mini-sweet pockets. And the happy bottom flounce will have you skipping around your kitchen, just like when you used to twirl in your big-girl-fancy-party-dress... oh, don't even try to tell me you didn't do that! The Simply Sweet floral fabric has the perfect vintage feel, while the big polka dot accents add a modern zing. Clever knotted ties allow infinite adjustability for the neck and waist so you can make a Retro Fun: Vintage Style Apron for every shape and size of family member and friend.

This project is a bit more advanced than many we offer here at Sew4Home, mainly because the whole darn thing is edged with mitered bias tape binding. But, you can do it. I know you can. Practice makes perfect, right?

A BIG thanks to our new friend, Barbara Jones, the designer of the beautiful Simply Sweet fabric collection for Henry Glass & Company. She very generously provided all the fabric for our retro kitchen projects, and has it all in-stock and available for order on her site, QuiltSoup. We looked at a lot of fabrics for this series, but Barbara's designs are the ones that jumped right off the page as the perfect vintage kitchen combo. There are additional colorways and designs within the collection. Check it out.

Sewing Tools You Need

• Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome 3160QDC)

Fabric and Other Supplies

All Simply Sweet fabric is available at QuiltSoup.

• ¾ yard of 44-45" fabric for apron front and pockets front: we used Barbara Jones' Simply Sweet in #5116-8 Floral Diamonds for Henry Glass & Co Fabric
• 1 yard of 44-45" fabric for apron back, pockets back and apron flounce back: we used Barbara Jones' Simply Sweet in #5122-8 Tiny Red Dot for Henry Glass & Co. Fabric
• ¾ yard of 44-45" fabric for apron flounce front, waist ties and neck loop: we used Barbara Jones' Simply Sweet in #5120-82 Jumbo Pink Dot on Red for Henry Glass & Co. Fabric
• Two 3-yard packages of extra wide double fold bias tape: we used bright red
• All purpose thread to match bias tape
• All purpose thread to match all fabrics
• See-through ruler
• Fabric pencil
• Iron and ironing board
• Scissors or rotary cutter and mat
• Straight pins

Getting Started

1. Download and print the Retro Fun Apron Body And Pocket Pattern.
   IMPORTANT: This pattern consists of SIX 8.5" x 11" sheets. You must print this PDF file at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page.
2. The first page is the pocket pattern. Cut it out along the solid line.
3. Pages 2-5 are the Apron Body pattern pieces (page 2 is row one all by itself, pages 3 and 4 are row two, and pages 5 and 6 are row three). Butt the pages together, matching the lines, to create the full pattern. Do NOT overlap. Tape together.
4. Cut out the pattern along the solid line.
5. Download and print the Retro Fun Apron Flounce Pattern.
   IMPORTANT: This pattern consists of TWO 8.5" x 11" sheets. You must print this PDF file at 100%. DO NOT SCALE to fit the page.
6. Butt the pages together to create the full pattern. Do NOT overlap. Tape together.
7. Cut out the pattern along the solid line.
8. From the fabric for the apron front (Simply Sweet Floral Diamonds in our sample), use the pattern pieces to cut one Apron Body and two Pockets.
9. Following the guides on the pattern piece, use your fabric pen or pencil to mark the placement for the pockets on the Apron Body fabric piece.
10. From the fabric for the apron back (Simply Sweet Tiny Red Dot in our sample), use the pattern pieces to cut one Apron Body, one Apron Flounce and two Pockets.
11. From the accent fabric (Simply Sweet Jumbo Pink Dot on Red in our sample), cut three strips 4½" by the width of the fabric, and one Apron Flounce.

At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board

Pockets

1. Match the two pocket fronts with the two pocket backs, right sides together. Pin in place.
   
2. Sew the pocket front and back together, using a ½" seam allowance. Start from the top corner point of the pocket and stitch around to the opposite corner point. Leave the top edge open.
3. Trim seam allowance to ¼" and turn the pocket right side out. Press.
4. Repeat to create the second pocket.
   
5. The upper edge of the pocket is finished with bias tape. Open the end of the bias tape so it lays flat. Sew the bias tape to the upper edge of the pocket along the tape's fold line, lining up the raw edge of the bias tape with the raw edged layers of the pocket. Leave an extra ½" at the start.
6. Stop at the center point of the pocket. Turn the hand wheel of the machine to make sure the needle is down in the fabric.
7. Pivot the pocket and gently pull up the bias tape so it matches the edge of the fabric. Continue sewing along the fold line of the bias tape.
   
   NOTE: If you're new to working with bias tape, the number one rule is 'slow and steady wins the race.' You're sewing along a curve, which is trickier than a straight line. For more hints, check out our tutorial: Bias Tape: How To Make It & Attach It.
8. Back tack at the end of the bias tape seam and trim the tape to leave an extra ½" tail (to match the ½" ‘head' you started with).
9. Turn the extra ½" ends toward the pocket lining at each side and pin in place.
   
10. Fold the bias tape and wrap it to the back over the stitching line. Pin in place.
    
11. Place a pin at the pivot point. Then, continue pinning in place along the stitching line. The bias tape will create a natural tuck at the pivot point. Adjust this tuck to create a uniform miter on both sides of the pocket.
    
12. Flip the pocket over, and from the right side, edgestitch the bias tape in place. Press.
13. Repeat steps 2- 12 to create the second pocket.
14. Pin the pockets in place on the Apron Front, matching the guide marks you made earlier to the corners of the pockets. You can shift position slightly as needed to match the pattern on the pockets with the pattern on the apron front.
    
15. Edgestitch both pockets in place with matching thread. Remember, just stitch from pocket corner point to corner point. Leave the top bound edge open... that's where your hand goes.
    
    NOTE: If you want to be super fancy and really hide your stitching, start from just below the binding and sew around the pocket, stopping just below the binding on the opposite side. Change your thread to a color that matches your binding, then edgestitch just the top of each side of the pocket along the binding, matching your original seam .

Apron flounce

1. Match the Apron Front Flounce and the Apron Back Flounce WRONG sides together. Pin along the upper edge.
   
2. Sew along the upper edge, using a ½" seam allowance.
   
3. Clip along the stitched edge, making your cuts about 1" apart. Be careful not to cut into the seam.
4. Pin the clipped upper edge of the flounce to the lower edge of the Apron Body Front. Match the front of the Flounce against the right side of the Apron Body Front.
   
5. Place the Apron Body Back over the flounce, right sides together (right sides of the two Body pieces) and with the Flounce sandwiched in between. Align all raw edges and pin in place just along the bottom.
   
6. Sew all the layers together, using a ½" seam allowance. Fold the Flounce down and press the seam toward the Apron Body.
   

Bias tape binding

1. Bring the Apron Body Back up behind the Apron Body Front and match ALL the outside edges. Front and Back should be wrong sides together and all edges raw. This is correct as all the edges will be bound.
2. Set your machine for a long stitch length and machine baste along ALL outside edges.
3. Finish the entire edge of the apron with bias tape, using the same technique used for the pockets. Start at a curved edge (along the upper side) and stop and miter at each corner. Fold the bias tape to the wrong side, pin in place. and edge stitch in place on the front side.
4. This is a lot of binding, but the finished look is fabulous. Again, take a look at our binding tutorial if you need a refresher on attaching bias binding and/or mitering the corners.
   

Waist ties and neck loop

1. Find your three 4½" wide strips of tie fabric.
2. Cut each strip to a length of 36".
   NOTE: This measurement is for a standard-size adult apron. It can be adjusted according to the finished size you need... longer for larger, shorter for smaller.
3. Fold the strips in half lengthwise, right sides together, matching the edges. Pin. At each end, draw a point.
4. Sew along the edges, using a ¼" seam, and along your drawn points at each end. Leave a 3" opening for turning.
   
5. Trim the excess fabric around the point seams to ¼".
6. Turn right side out, pushing out the points. Press flat, turning in the raw edges of the opening ¼" so they are flush with the sewn seam.
7. Slip stitch all the openings closed with matching thread. Press again.
   
8. Following the manufacturer's directions for your machine, make four ¾" button holes.
9. Place a vertical buttonhole at each top corner point of the bib with the top just below the bias tape and the side approximately ½" in from the bias tape.
10. Place a horizontal buttonhole at each waist corner with the side just below the bias tape and the top approximately ¼" in from the bias tape.
    
11. Thread one tie through the two bib buttonholes to make the neck loop. Holding the ties in place, slip the loop over your head and adjust the tie ends until the bib hits comfortably against your chest but is still loose enough that it can be pulled off over your head.
12. When you have it just the way you want it, tie a knot in each end to secure.
13. Thread one tie through each waist buttonhole. Leave about a 7-8" tail and tie this into a knot to secure each tie in place.
    

No pockets, but you can turn the apron lining side out for another cute look:

Contributors

Project Design: Alicia Thommas
Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Michele Mishler

Other machines suitable for this project include the Elna 7300 and the Brother QC-1000.

Comments (75)

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... @ tracishel - That sounds like a default setting your browser print window is set to. So, yes, your scale should be at 100% and make sure anything that says "shrink to fit" or "fit page" or similar is Unchecked.

February 03, 2012

tracishel said:

... Hi! I want to make this but I'm a little confused. It says to print the pattern at 100%, but when I download it, the pattern is set at 198%. Should I change it?

February 03, 2012

happynindy.8 said:

... Thank you for the help.

February 01, 2012

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... @ happynindy.8 - In the Getting Started section, it gives you a note about how the pages lay out: Pages 2-5 are the Apron Body pattern pieces (page 2 is row one all by itself, pages 3 and 4 are row two, and pages 5 and 6 are row three). Butt the pages together, matching the lines, to create the full pattern. Do NOT overlap. Tape together.

February 01, 2012

happynindy.8 said:

... Please want to make apron but cannot figure out where the page 2 of the pattern fits in. Have page 1 which is pocket and pages 3-6 ok . ( Taped together ) But page 2 does not seem to fit anywhere - Please help ! Thank you

February 01, 2012

Susan D said:

... Thank-you thank-you for the awesome pattern and instructions! I found you thru Pinterest, btw. :-)

January 21, 2012

My Cook Book Nook said:

... LOVE this pattern! I'm going to make one for myself this weekend!

January 12, 2012

Cheryl0577 said:

... Thanks for the free pattern.

January 02, 2012

Claudia R. said:

... Thank you for the pattern, it makes just the cutest aprons! I have made seven of them so far, it is fun looking for vintage styled fabrics to go with it.

December 30, 2011

PARK said:

... THANK YOU

December 05, 2011

Annie Jane said:

... This is exactly what i was looking for!! im going to my sewing machine right now to give it a try Thank you!

November 29, 2011

Shanda said:

... Thanks! No, I appreciate the free pattern Thanks!! I didn't realize that the pattern really didn't use alot of ink. I stumbled across this site looking for a retro apron. I am already trying to make it. I adding a couple inches to it. Just to be on the safe side. Thanks So Much!!!

October 27, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... @ Shanda - Because we don't actually draft and sell our patterns, we do not specifically size them, instead opting to get them as close to a "standard or general" size as possible. Not necessarily "one size fits all" but close. Your best bet is going to be to print out the pattern pieces and make a little paper prototype with the sizing as is. Hold it up to yourself and see what you think. Add inches all around to get your best fit. Also - remember that with this design, you get a lot of fitting leeway because of the adjustable ties. So... you do need to expend a little bit of ink - but remember, the pattern and tutorial was free

October 26, 2011

Shanda said:

... Hello, I notice it never mentioned what size? I was going to attempt to make this for a friend. Before I use up all my ink I woul dlike to know if it fits 14-16 wmns? Thanks

October 26, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... @ STL Steph - Thanks for sharing us with your blog readers. So glad you had fun with the apron project!

August 18, 2011

STL Steph said:

... Such a great pattern and tutorial!! I'm featuring your link on http://SewingTutorialsLibrary.com today!

August 16, 2011

SushiMarioBros said:

... Liz, Thank you! It was my Adobe Reader. I am super excited to make this-- I will post a pic when I have finished it!

August 03, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... @ SushiMarioBros - we have double-checked the pattern links on our end and they are working correctly. Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader ... and make sure you are patiently waiting ... sometimes the downloads take a minute or two, depending on your browser set up and your system.

August 03, 2011

SushiMarioBros said:

... Can someone please double check the pattern links? I can not download the patterns and I am absolutely in love with this apron... I really want to start making it!

August 03, 2011

Alicia Woodside said:

... I love this pattern so much! The pattern is so easy and adorable I love making these aprons as gifts for all my girlfriends getting married. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all.

August 03, 2011

Angela Ward said:

... OMGawd!!!!! This is the cutest apron EVER! Plus the best tutorial EVER!!!!! I am new to sewing and this will be my first apron and I love it and I can totally understand exactly what needs to be done. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am really excited about making this. Even if I mess it up the first time I know I will keep trying to make this one until I get it right.

July 11, 2011

C said:

... Your vintage apron has inspired me to sew so I picked up some fabric. I am almost done. Love it! Thanks.

June 13, 2011

Sherry Rinaldi said:

... I just finished making this apron as an entry in the Cruisin' with Riley Blake Designs sewing contest. It was so much fun to make and is so cute! The tutorial was very helpful, and I appreciated the link to the refresher course on attaching bias binding. I found this site on a Google search, and I'm so glad I did -- I love the site!!

May 25, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Very cute, Kari - what a beautiful job - your binding looks perfect ... must be all that quilting! Thanks for sharing.

May 05, 2011

Kari @ www.craft-happy.blogspot.com said:

... I just made this apron and am mid-way through making a second one. Your instructions are fantastic! I quilt a lot but am not familiar with sewing garments and this turned out professionally and I had no frustrations understanding what to do. Thanks!!! My apron is here: http://craft-happy.blogspot.com/2011/05/retro-apron-fun.html

May 05, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Bel Samples -- pattern drafting and/or re-drafting does fall in the advanced category. However, here's an idea (my disclaimer is that I haven't tried this myself, so I'm just throwing it out there): print out the full-size pattern, and as described above, butt the pieces together, tape it all together, including the flounce, and cut it out. Then try the paper pattern on your little girl and cut it down proportionately until the paper pattern fits her. It will probably be a little wonky just working on her with it, so when you get your cutting done, print out another full size pattern, and using the cut-down pattern as a guide, measure the amounts trimmed off and on the new print-out, carefully measure and proportionately re-draw at the smaller size. You'll want to, of course, also shorten the ties, and remember - the ties do make this apron nicely adjustable, which will be helpful as you work it down to a smaller size. Again... this is just my idea for a beginner way to come up with a smaller pattern. I can't guarantee it will be perfect.

April 08, 2011

Bel Samples said:

... Hello there! I really love this apron.I started to look for an apron project my daughter and I could make together this summer. This is the apron for us! We wanted something "girly" not just a straight regular apron. My question is how do I make it small enough for her? She of course is shorter than I am right now. Can someone please tell me how to do this? I am a sewing beginner. Thanx.

April 08, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4home said:

... Hi Billylid -- we would be happy for you to share this Sew4Home project on your blog. You are welcome to grab our feature photo and/or photo your own finished apron. All articles on S4H are copyrighted, so adding the link back to us is perfect. Have fun!

March 14, 2011

Billylid said:

... What a fantastic tutorial and an unreal apron. I can't wait to have a go at making this! I would love to feature this on my blog with link backs. http://billylid.theolthofexchange.com.au/

March 13, 2011

Keri Wood @ http://www.bella-boutiqueuk.blogspot.com/ said:

... Hi I love this apron and have been waiting for the right fabric that I'd wanted. This arrived for Valentines (great hubby) and so I'm off. I was hoping to put a link to this tutorial on my blog and put my steps on there for people to see how I did it, is this ok? (I will be slightly amending as can't get binding that's a good match) but thought it would be a good way for others to share/view this project. If there's any problems please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or post back and I'll keep an eye on the comments trail. Keri

February 19, 2011

Dazzling Cupcakery said:

... This is wonderful. I spent a week looking for a pdf pattern that I liked. This is it. I am going to make cupcake aprons. I am so excited! I guess if I wanted a childs, I will just print it smaller. Perfect! Thank you so much for shareing. Dazzling Girl

February 07, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Colour du Jour -- very nice job on the apron. It's always fun to see how people adapt it to fit their own style. So glad you had fun with our project!

January 22, 2011

Colour du Jour said:

... here is my version of the apron... http://www.flickr.com/photos/4...378691984/ It is simple and fun to make instead of buttonhole for the neck strap, just just sewed them to the bodice. And I narrow hemmed the apron edges instead of using bias tape.

January 22, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi LAFink23 -- we use a special process to allow our patterns to print out on multiple sheets from a standard printer. It is really important that you print out each full 8.5 x 11 sheet (full size - no scale to fit) - then butt the sheets together (no overlap - butt them together) in the correct order to create the shape, tape them in place, and THEN cut out along the solid line. On the bib -- you can adjust as need be for the fit that is right for you.

January 20, 2011

LAFink23 said:

... I am excited to try making this apron for a friend but I have two questions about the pattern! I know you said not to "overlap" when you put the pieces together...but do you mean not to overlap the physical paper or just don't overlap the lines? I sort of feel like if you don't trim the paper to line up the lines, the corner on page 4 (top left) doesn't line up with page 2 (bottom left)!! Should I trim the paper or skew the pattern in that area? Also is it a big deal (with the amount of bias tape left over) to make the top bib a little wider (about 1/2 inch)? The half seems narrow when I hold the pattern up to myself (I have a few extra pounds but nothing crazy) Thanks! Can't wait to get started!

January 20, 2011

LaceyLady said:

... I MADE IT! I'm a beginner and had no problem making this. I attached the straps to the apron and used velcro as the closure on the top straps. Thanks for this awsome tutorial.

January 19, 2011

LaceyLady said:

... Sorry I figured it out. I was thinking the bias tape trimmed both sides of each pocket (going all the way around both materials). Just a newbie mistake. Once I started making it, it made more sence. Thanks for the response thou

January 12, 2011

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi LaceyLady .... you do have me a little bit stumped. The polka dot fabric DOES line the inside of the pockets. You stitch a floral piece to a polka dot piece right sides together along the sides, turn right side out through the top and bind the top edge. Then you place the pocket so the floral faces out and the polka dot faces in. Maybe I'm confused on your question.

January 11, 2011

LaceyLady said:

... I have a question on the pockets. Why would'nt you attach the polka dot fabric so it faces the outside of the garment, so it would look like a lining of the pocket. Hope I was able to phrase that so it makes sence.

January 11, 2011

LaceyLady said:

... Im a newbie. I just finished my first project, a matt to go under my sewing machine that is trimmed in bias tape, so I think Im ready to try this. Cant wait.

January 10, 2011

Cassandra said:

... The pattern is printed and now thinking of fabric to use. I'm always misplacing my, 3, scissors while sewing so this will be my beautiful sewing apron where I can keep my scissors close by in a pocket. Love it!!!

January 10, 2011

Brymama said:

... I absolutely love this apron and I found some adorable fabric to make the apron from. This was so much fun to make, but I did make it as a gift so now I need to make one for myself! Thanks for the wonderful pattern.

December 30, 2010

pcsavant said:

... This is my very favorite apron. Its so romantic

December 27, 2010

MooMommy said:

... I love the way you did the neck strap

December 21, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Mama Brooke -- That is SO great to hear. We absolutely LOVE it when new sewers have a great result with one of our projects. That's when we know we're doing something right . We are currently deciding on the best option for photo posting, so we don't have a way for you to share your finished project right now.... but soon. We'll let you know. Thanks!

December 16, 2010

Mama Brooke said:

... Hi. Love the look/style of this apron, had to try it out. I am a very beginner sewer & have never used bias tape or made a full apron. I made a very novice half apron from scratch once a few months ago. Anyway, I am almost finished with my apron, having used your tutorial & I'm super proud. I used some fabric from a vintage bed sheet for part of my apron & I only did one pocket, but did one pocket on each side for a little vary on the example. I am midway through adding the bias tape and just decided to take a wee break to send this message. I'd love to post my finished photo, but I'm not sure where to do that. Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial, I'm very excited about this apron & thrilled that I challenged myself with this, because I don't think it was easy at all, and I could have done a much easier, but not as awesome apron. Thanks a bunch!

December 16, 2010

Ruth G. said:

... Love this pattern! I will be downloading and printing this one to make for Christmas gifts!

November 26, 2010

Geetha said:

... I loved it

November 07, 2010

manny said:

... Hermoso en verdad y super facil, ahora que viene "Dia de Muertos" (halloween para EEUU), buscare una tela que vaya con la ocasion y mejor aun, buscare telas para hacer varios de a cuerdo a las diferentes epocas del año!!!!.... hermosa idea, GRACIAS

September 23, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Charlene and Stevie -- Glad you like this apron; it is indeed a favorite. Charlene -- you\'re right, the dot fabric is sold at at Barbara\'s online shop and at some of the other online retailers we often look to. As we often recommend in our \"Love That Fabric\" articles, you can try to google the name on Etsy and Ebay. I found this seller quickly on Etsy ... there may be more. Have fun. http://www.etsy.com/listing/55114716/simply-sweet-quilt-soup-barbara-jones?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=fabricated&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=&includes[0]=tags

September 19, 2010

Stevie Denny said:

... Thank you for sharing this pattern -- it is so cute!

September 19, 2010

Charlene Meeks said:

... I love this apron and the choice of fabrics!I'm having trouble finding the jumbo pink dot on red fabric but I'm going to keep looking for it.Thanks sooo much for the free download.Love your site!

September 17, 2010

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it said:

... Love this apron, thanks for the free download!

August 17, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi melnix, we have double-checked the .pdf downloads and everything is working correctly.

August 15, 2010

melnix said:

... I love this! I got my fabric today...then came home to download the pattern and can't open it anyone else have this problem, or is it just me?

August 15, 2010

Shirl said:

... This is a really sweet apron. Great step by step instructions and pictures.

July 20, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Yuveria -- first time sewing ... long time visiting Sew4Home... we hope!! Have fun.

July 09, 2010

Yuveria said:

... Love Love Love it !!!! Gonna make it with my mother ^-^ Thank you so much!! it's my first time sewing .. it looks easy =)

July 09, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Peachy -- I DO hope you give it a try, And, yes, please post your adorable version of the apron on your blog. We would love to have your friends and followers know about Sew4Home.

June 15, 2010

Peachy said:

... I love this! I might try it myself on my next day off. If i do, may i post it on my blog? peachytease.blogspot.com. I'm new to this and find blogging very relaxing.

June 14, 2010

Brlynn said:

... i love this, it's so cute

June 13, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Hi Mo ... so glad you're making our apron. The step you're referring to above is attaching the flounce to the bottom on the apron. When you do this, you're attaching the very curvy edge of the flounce to the nearly straight edge of the apron's bottom edge. Similar to the old "square peg in a round hole" problem, aligning curves and straight edges takes some finesse. Clipping the along the curved seam of the flounce provides some "give " along its edge (the clips can spread apart, and they almost give the woven fabric a kind of "stretch" to help it straighten out). This makes it easier to match the curved flounce to the apron's edge. Good question; I'm sure you've helped others .

June 07, 2010

Mo said:

... This is very cute and I am trying to make it- as a total novice- I want to ask what this step does to improve the design of the apron? "Clip along the stitched edge, making your cuts about 1" apart. Be careful not to cut into the seam." Does it just make it hang nicely? I'd like to understand why I'm doing it before I cut my fabric Thank you for the tutorial!

June 07, 2010

Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute said:

... Thank you so much for sharing this. I was looking at apron patterns at the store just today and didn't see anything interesting. This is perfect. Just what I needed. I can't wait to make this. I just love the fabrics you chose. Have a wonderful weekend....Tracy

June 04, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... hi pongrac 15563 -- that is so awesome - and good for you for pushing ahead through the tricky parts -- it's not really so tricky once you get going . Send us a picture (through the contract form) - we'd love to see you in your styling apron.

May 13, 2010

pongrac15563 said:

... I just made this today!!! So excited because it is soooo cute!!! Great tutorial...the binding was a little tricky at the corners but gave me great practice! I can't wait to whip up something sweet wearing this awesome apron!!! Thanks for the great lesson!

May 13, 2010

sewyoucan said:

... Love it! As for creating PDFs - I use PrimoPDF - it's FREE!! and it converts files to PDFs rather than printing (so you click "print" and it's an option). It's a life-saver!

April 28, 2010

Savitar said:

... This looks great! Can't wait to select some fabrics for it. I look forward to seeing more projects like this. Even though it's sewing for home, clothes and accessories are worn in the home, aren't they?

April 28, 2010

Amy Hadley said:

... Thanks, Liz! Add a camera to my weakness for aprons and happy French music and I just go crazy! Glad you liked it! I thought it a fitting homage.

April 28, 2010

cute stuff inside said:

... Thank you! S.W.A.K.

April 27, 2010

Liz Johnson, Editor, Sew4Home said:

... Thanks to everyone who loves our apron... we love it too ! Peggyann - no money in the budget yet for pdf versions of our tutorials... maybe someday soon; it's certainly on our wish list, but so is a pony. Amy - Love, love, love your video. It is the most awesome "Happy Apron Dance" ever.

April 26, 2010

Amy Hadley said:

... So cute!! I LOVE vintage aprons! I was lucky enough to inherit a handful from my great aunt, and love them so much I made a video with them (http://bit.ly/3FQizt). I think someone should start a movement of wearing aprons as part of outfits.

April 26, 2010

peggyann said:

... totally sweet, I would really like to see your instructions in a pdf file, as at my mountain lake cabin, I don't have internet (I can get alot of sewing done there LOL) Would the pdf be available in the future? Thanks

April 26, 2010

boblosan said:

... Thank you for this beautiful pattern!

April 26, 2010

jodieth said:

... This is so cute!

April 26, 2010

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