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Free pattern: Girl’s Simple Knot Dress with apron

January 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

knot-dress-tutorial-and-patJamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make her Simple Knot Dress.  The pattern is available in girls’ sizes 2-6.  It’s made from a mix of coordinating fabrics, with a little apron sewn into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffled apron for mother and daughter

January 15, 2013 by Anne Weaver

ruffleapronAmber from Crazy Little Projects shows how she made this pretty ruffled apron.  She suggests making a matching set for mom and daughter.  The cutting dimensions at the beginning of her tutorial are for an adult apron.  At the end… Read more ...

Tutorial: “Use It All” 1950s-inspired half apron

January 13, 2013 by Anne Weaver

8371645412_f85b1cb27e_zMiss Sews-it-all shows how to make a vintage-inspired half apron.  She calls it the “Use It All” apron because the gathered apron uses every bit of a yard of fabric – with no waste.  The project is a modern derivative… Read more ...

Free pattern: Kid-sized laminated cotton apron

December 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Susi from Lilla Luise shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron.  Made from a laminated cotton, it wipes clean easily.  She embroidered a sweet design on a piece of fabric to make the pocket, but you could also… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage inspired ruffle apron top for baby girl

November 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cassandra from Cass Can Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a vintage-inspired apron top for a baby girl.  The curved bottom is trimmed with a ruffle, and the neck and armholes finished off with bias tape. I’m… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage pillowcase apron

November 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shows how she made an apron out of a vintage pillowcase and a bit of fabric cut from a vintage sheet.  It’s part of her 30 Days for 30 Dollars series of thrifty craft projects. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Kid sized ruffled apron

November 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Tacha from Fat Quarterly shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make a kid sized apron with a ruffle across the bottom.  The ruffle is pretty for girls, but it’s easy enough to omit… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled pillowcase apron

November 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Chris from  Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a ruffled apron out of a pillowcase.  This is such a great idea!!  The double-sided pillowcase makes a lined apron, using just a few cuts and leaving very little waste.  You’ll… Read more ...

Tutorial: Double flounce apron

October 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a double flounce apron perfect for holiday entertaining.  In addition to the layered gathered skirt, it has angled pockets (with contrast trim) and a pretty knotted bow across the top of the bib.  Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood’s Granny costume

October 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make the final costume in her Little Red Riding Hood theme.  She dressed her little girl to be the granny from the fairy tale.  Her tutorial includes how to make… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy apron for kids

September 30, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial for making this quick apron for kids.  It’s an easy sew, well suited for beginner sewers.  The shape is simple, just a rectangle with two… Read more ...

Tutorial: Toddler apron from a dish towel

September 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find dish towels in so many fun prints and colors. It takes just a few steps to turn them into a cute apron for a small child.  LV from Lo(Lo)V(i)E shows how.  Get the tute. [photo from… Read more ...

Tutorial: Tween-y retro halter apron

September 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

You can find a free pattern for this tween-y retro apron over at Fleece Fun.  It has a scoop halter neck, wide contrast waist, and a circle skirt.  It’s flirty and fun, but sized for a small tween-sized frame. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Apron and t-shirt refashion

September 6, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce combined a short sleeved tee and a vintage apron to create this cute top.  She cut into the apron to create the long sleeves and the neckband.  She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Beautiful apron from an antique petticoat

August 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cindy from Retro Revival shares photos on her blog showing the gorgeous apron she made out of an antique petticoat.  The petticoat was loaded with beautiful details, but also had some damage that prevented it from being worn as is. … Read more ...
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