How to Make A Children's Apron

This apron is sized to fit children ages 4 - 7 years old. If you need it larger or smaller just adjust the size of the pattern below.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 16" x 26" piece of fabric for front of apron
• 16" x 26" piece of fabric for back of the apron
• 62 1/2" (1" wide) ribbon or cotton twill tape
• 1 set of (1") D rings

1. 

   Cut out fabric according to pattern. Enlarge picture to see all the measurements clearly.

2. Cut out 2, 20 inch ribbons for the side ties. Hem the edges so that they do not fray.

3. Next cut out one 20 inch ribbon for the for the neck tie (hem edges). Then also cut out a 2.5 inch ribbon. In the center of the ribbon attach the 2 D-rings. Fold both ends down and sew together and hem edge.

4. Pin right sides of the fabric together. Next pin ribbon side ties to each side in between the fabric (edge to edge). Also, pin neck tie at the top in between the two sides of the fabric, and the small ribbon with the D-Rings.

5. Slowly and carefully sew all sides except for the bottom. Be very careful not to catch any of the ribbon straps into the seams.

6. Turn apron right side out and do a finish stitch along the edges (except for bottom).

7. Lastly hem the bottom of the apron a 1/2 inch.

Resources

• Sewing and Crafting with Sarah

[Gourmet2Go]

on 8/5/2008 Thanks for the info, I have been looking for a pattern for my daughter who refers to herself as the little chef(she is 4)