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Sew in Love With This Valentine Apron!

Valentine’s Day French Baker’s Apron Skill Level: Beginner (basic sewing skills required) Approximate Cost: Under $30 depending on fabric selection My family will concur that I am a messy cook, and a messy eater. When I sit down to enjoy a meal at the table, al fresco, dashboard diner, TV Takeout, or on the run, I know better than to go sans napkin. I’ve also been known to don a cooking apron or an old shirt replete with stains.  No shame. No apologies. Most times it’s just a tea towel. I even keep one on hand across the arm of…

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Preschooler’s apron

There are many ways for a toddler to get messy and many ways a miniature apron can come in handy. My preschooler loves to help cook, though he hates to eat. Anything. Ever. This is a very simple apron pattern that is great for even a beginner. It’s reversible (although one side will have the Velcro), so feel free to use different fabrics on each side. Velcro makes putting it on easy for little ones. This apron should easily fit ages 3-5. The little boy pictured is about to turn 4.

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Reversible full apron

Whether you think being in the kitchen is a drudgery or a blast, a flirty apron can be divine. This tutorial is for a reversible full apron with bib, but if you’d like a half-apron, please try our scalloped apron tutorial. This apron is essentially one-size-fits-all, but of course you may need to alter it if you are particularly busty or if you are plus-sized. Use two different but complementary fabrics for a fun effect. On either side, use one fabric for the bib and skirt and the other fabric for the waistband and ties. This fabric is reversible and…

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Reversible scalloped apron
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Reversible scalloped apron tutorial

Fancy, flirty aprons are all the rage, and they sell for good money at a lot of stores. But if you can sew, you can make your own, and I’ll show you how. Seem a little too frilly? Use it any old time, but especially when you have guests. People get a kick out of them! And don’t be afraid to use it; it’s just fabric, and you can wash it. This pattern is for a fully reversible, gathered, scalloped apron with pockets. Have fun with the fabrics and mix them up to make it more interesting. This apron uses…

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