Retro Apron Project

I adore cooking and anything vintage. I also love to throw parties. I wanted a cute little apron to wear when I play hostess so I designed this Vintage Style Apron. It is so easy and fun to create and would make a great house warming gift or would be perfect to wear over your outfit for a Spring time soirÃ©e.

Retro Apron

Materials:

Wrapping paper or brown paper
chalk pencil
thin cotton fabric (I used muslin)
2 yd. wide ribbon plus Rick rack or Â½â€ wide ribbon
interfacing
fabric paint or acrylic paint
flower stencil

1. Make a pattern for the apron by drawing a rectangle about 18″ wide and 10″ long and rounding off one end of the rectangle for the bottom of the apron. Cut out the pattern. Also cut out a piece, about 4″x5″, for the pockets.
2. Pin the pattern to the fabric and cut out the pieces. Make sure to cut 2 pocket pieces.
3. Fold over the edges of all pieces to create a clean hem; stitch.

4. Attach the pockets where desired and top stitch them to the apron.

5. Hand-paint a flower or vine motif (you can use a stencil or freehand the design).

6. Pin the ribbon to the top of the apron and stitch.

This project was originally featured on DIYâ€™s â€œUncommon Threadsâ€ .

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