Learn how to sew a cross back apron for women. Cut list, pocket placement guide and video tutorial give you everything you need to make this simple sewing project.
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This DIY linen pinafore apron for women has been a highly requested project. I showed you how to make the same apron for girls and I had so many people say, "But, what if I want one for myself?"
So, I got to work on getting some measurements together to make a pattern for women.
I didn't know if I wanted to add the ruffle for the adult version, so I did a little poll on my Facebook page. An overwhelming majority said they wanted the ruffle. A few didn't, and a few said to make it optional. So, that's what I did! Below you will find measurements for a ruffle option and a no ruffle option.
When I did the tutorial for the DIY Linen Pinafore Apron For Girls I bought a 55% linen 45% cotton blend. Prior to making that I only ever used 100% linen, like for this dress and this blanket. I decided that I can hardly tell a difference between the two. Since the blend is so much less expensive, I decided to go that route again for this adult pinafore apron tutorial.
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Ruffle Option
Main piece 41" wide by 28" long- Cut 1
Ruffle 62" long by 8"- Cut 1
Straps 21" long 7.5" wide- Cut 2
Pockets 10" by 10"- Cut 2
No Ruffle Option
Main piece 41" wide by 35" long
Straps 21" long 7.5" wide- Cut 2
Pockets 10" by 10"- Cut 2
DIY Linen Pinafore Apron for Women Sewing Instructions
Start by cutting the pieces from the cut list.
Prepare the straps
Take one strap piece (21" by 7.5") and fold it in half long ways. Sew the raw edges together all the way down the long edge with a half inch seam.
Turn the strap piece out, so that the raw edges, and seam, are hidden inside. Do this by placing a large safety pin on end and fishing it through to the other end.
Press the strap flat with an iron to make the seams lat flat.
Topstitch on both long edges of the strap (the folded edge and the side with the seam).
Repeat with the other strap piece.
A topstitch is a stitch that is sewn close to the original seam. It is on top of the garment, or project, and visible when it is complete. Its purpose is to make a seam lay flat. Watch the video tutorial for instructions that show this more clearly.
Press one edge of a 10" by 10" piece one half inch, and then another half inch, to hide the raw edge inside. For the other three edges of the square piece press them over one inch.
Sew the spot that you pressed over twice, to create a hem. This will be the top of the pocket. Leave the other three edges un-sewn, as these will be sewn directly onto the main piece of the apron.
Repeat with the other pocket piece.
Prepare the main piece of the apron
Ruffle Option
Press the two short (28"), and one long edge (41"), over one half inch, and then another half inch, to hide the raw edges inside.
Do not press one long edge, as this will be where the ruffle will attach.
Sew down the two short sides with a half inch seam.
Leave the top (pressed edge) open for now, as this is where the straps still need to be placed.
No Ruffle Option
Press all four sides over one half inch, and then another half inch, to hide the raw edges inside.
Sew down the two short sides, and one long side, with a half inch seam.
Leave the top (pressed edge) open for now, as this is where the straps still need to be placed.
Prepare the ruffle (if adding)
Adding the ruffle is option. If you plan to add it, press one long edge of the ruffle piece over one half inch, and then another half inch, to hide the raw edge inside.
Sew the area you pressed with a half inch seam, to create a hem.
Sew a gather stitch along the other (non-hemmed) long edge.
We will work on attaching the ruffle later.
Take one strap and pin it 13.5" from the side hemmed edge of the main apron piece. Put it underneath the pressed top edge of the main piece. This is the one that you left un-sewn earlier.
Take the other strap piece and pin it 13.5" from the other edge of the main piece.
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