So I decided to join my first ever apron swap, with one of the requirements being a summer apron and the other being it has to have at least one pocket… I set out to see what I could find fabric wise…. My first stop was Goodwill, where I stumbled upon this GREAT pillowcase! The print is definitely summery and fun, and the rick rack…. I mean come on… Well, with 4 boys I doubted any of them would be interested in this as a pillowcase… When it hit me…. Why couldn’t I make an apron out of a pillowcase?? So here goes my tutorial if you can even really call it that…. I tried to take pictures as I went along and some of them are slightly blurry {sorry}….
Pillowcase
Decide how long you want your apron {remember seam allowance} and cut
Choose a coordinating fabric for your ties and pocket
Cut into 5 inch strips the entire length of the fabric, fold in half right side to right side. Sew the open edge and turn right side out… I then connected the two long strips together, making one LONG strip {this will be the tie}
I used my cheese grater {for my pocket pattern} and traced it on a file folder.
Cut out and trace on coordinating fabric I folded my fabric in half {so I would get a front and back to the pocket}
Place coordinating rick rack inbetween right side to right side at the top of your pocket, pin in place. Sew the pocket together leaving a small opening to turn right side out.
Center your long tie, fold your raw cut edge of the pillowcase toward the tie, pin in place.
Pin pocket in place, I liked mine off centered. Sew both apron tie and pocket on.
Apron Complete
Look at the CUTE button I found for the pocket!
{The great thing about a pillowcase apron is the sides and hem are already done for you}
Super Simple and FUN!
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That is SOO cute! Now that makes me want to make an apron. ;o)
The apron is so adorable. I’m going to try it! I have done aprons with dishtowels, but this is just so cute. You are a smart girl. I like that you have used recycled goods. Right on!!!
…ok, I’m starting to feel really inadequate! LOL you need to come check out the book fair in my library~tons of cookbooks, including the brand new rachel ray. there’s also one with chicken recipes that is a great looking book all on it’s own, and when I saw it I thought of you. you really should come and check it out (discounts, of course)
…meaning, of course, I’ll give you a steep discount! wasn’t sure how that sounded once it was printed! (o:
This is SUPER CUTE!! I am jealous of your creative genius!! =)
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That is so cute! At first I thought you were supposed to fit in that pillowcase. I didn’t figure my butt would LOL. But I see how it works now. Very clever.
I can’t believe I just found the flat sheet that goes with your pillowcase last week at Goodwill. I thought it would make a cute little girl dress, but I love the apron. I will try that.
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WOW!! This is Way too cute!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! now where did you find the adorable pillowcase?
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Thanks for writing this tutorial. It was very helpful to me 🙂