How to make an apron

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Create the perfect gift for the glamour or guru gourmet with this cool apron with a retro feel.

What you will need

  • Sewing machine
  • pins
  • scissors
  • pencil
  • tailor‘s chalk
  • 80cm of fabric – a graphic print on canvas or heavy-duty twill works best
  • 3m cotton tape (all from fabric stores)
Hints and Tips

Hints and Tips

Pick bright, optical prints for a real retro appeal. Update the colours to match the seasons or occasion.

How to...

1

Lay the fabric on a flat surface. Fold in half lengthways with right sides together and the long, open edge facing you. Along the right short edge, measure 17.5cm down from the fold and make a mark with the pencil or chalk. Next, measure 25cm from the bottom right corner along the open edge and make another mark. Using the pencil or chalk, draw a gently arching line between the two marks that scoops in and away from the bottom right corner of the fabric.

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2

Cut along the line, through both layers of fabric, then open the apron out and place it right-side down on a flat surface.

3

Pin and press a 2cm hem along the edges you have just cut, then stitch in place. Then, pin and press a 2cm hem along the bottom edge of the apron and stitch in place.

4

Cut a 65cm length of tape for the neck loop and two 80cm lengths for the waist ties. Pin and press a 2cm hem along the top edge of the apron bib. Slide each end of the neck tape under the hem at either end and pin in place. Stitch along the hem, running over the tape twice.

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5

Pin and press a 2cm hem along each side of the apron skirt. Slide one end of each waist tie under the side hems at the top and pin in place. Stitch along each hem, running over the tape twice.

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6

Finally, lift the neck tape so it sits flat against the hem (see picture). Pin in place. Stitch along the outer edge of the hem to secure the tape in place. Repeat with both waist ties on the side hems. Photography: Scott Hawkins Styling: Aimee Jones

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