Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Deborah from Art Threads shows how to recycle an old pair of jeans into a bib apron. The backside of the jeans becomes the front, with the formerly back pockets just where you need them to stash tools or utensils. … Read more ... 
Lark Crafts is sharing a tutorial for making this Retro Apron over at their blog. It’s an excerpt from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork
. They’ll be sharing another project from the book soon, and they’re letting readers help decide… Read more ... 
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Bapron – an apron-style bib for baby. The longish bib provides plenty of coverage for the inevitable spills and mess that accompany a baby. Bias tape finishes off the… Read more ... 
From now until April 25, 2011, you can get a free pattern from Bramcost Publications for making this195o’s party apron. It’s made of organdy and trimmed with bias tape. I bet it would also be cute out of a quilting… Read more ... 
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to use a vintage dishtowel (or hankie) to make the sweetest little apron skirt. This is so beautiful! And since all of the embroidery and edging on the apron is already done… Read more ... 
Tyra at U Create Foods shows how she made her Help Hand for the kitchen. Inspired by Rachel Ray’s moppines, it’s an apron, dishtowel, and hot pad all in one. How handy is that! And making it yourself means you… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how to make a Mudpie Apron. Like the name suggests, it’s designed for kids to wear when playing in the mud to keep their clothes from getting dirty. It’s made from a vinyl table… Read more ... 
LeAnne from Everyday Celebrations shares a tutorial at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Sunkissed ruffled aprons. The rows scrappy ruffles are made from the 10″ squares you can get in a Layer Cake of precut fabric,… Read more ... 
Virginia Lindsay from Gingercake guest blogs at Whip Up with a free pattern for making her retro-licious Flirty Apron. The rounded half-apron is trimmed with a ruffle, but the cutest thing has to be those heart-shaped pockets. Love! Get the … Read more ... 
Kalleen from At Second Street shares a tutorial for making her Practically-Perfect-To-Me apron. The neck strap is easily adjustable with d-ring hardware, and the skirt is edged in a feminine ruffle. So pretty! It’s offered as part of the Tie… Read more ... 
Lynne from Sugar City Journal shares a tutorial showing how to make a child’s apron with a ruffle across the bib and a pretty gathered pocket on the skirt. Get the how-to.
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Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial for making a ruffled apron. She includes measurements for making it in both child and toddler sizes. This would be such a fun addition to a play kitchen! Go to the … Read more ... 
Pat Bravo shares a free downloadable tutorial for making her Spice It Up apron. The gathered bib and flower embellishment are sooo pretty! Get the project sheet.
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Pati from A Crafty Escape shows how to make a child’s apron out of a washcloth. Flower embellishments, ric rac, and ribbon make it pretty. Get the tute.
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Brenda from Hall or Nothing and Deck the Halls of Home with Joy shows how to make this reversible child’s apron. The top layer is made from a decorative kitchen towel, which is both cute and practical. Get the tutorial… Read more ... 
