DIY Half Apron: How to Make Tutorial for Beginners – Apron Series No.1 (incl. Free Measurement sheet)

Hello, Sara here.
How’s everyone doing? Staying home and getting bored?
Whether we like it or not, we are spending a lot of time at home nowadays. I’ve been thinking that I should start a beginner sewing tutorial series. So more people who are interested in sewing can learn and level up their skills. One of the first series is making aprons. (Shhh…just let you know, Pajama series is coming soon!) I am starting the series by the DIY half apron. It’s not only easy and simple but you will be able to find the joy of making something beautiful using your favourite fabric!

Any questions, you can leave it in the comment section below. I strongly recommend watching the video. Especially for beginners, watching the tutorial is definitely easier than just reading the instruction!

Fabric: I used 1 yard of Lace Flower Linen from Dailylike Canada http://www.dailylike.ca

This is the sewing machine I used for this video.
Links will be updated, a lot of them are out of stock due to COVID-19.

SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist
Unfortunately, links are not available for now

Brother 1034D
Unfortunately, links are not available for now.

Bias Tape Maker: You can make your own from the fabric in your stash and this tool helps it much easier (You can check how to use it on the video.) Canada https://amzn.to/2ysNrIW
USA https://amzn.to/2VO9Nwb

Sewing Clips https://amzn.to/36lRFhP (Canada)
Sewing Clips https://amzn.to/3bqfI16 (USA)

I bought my flat sewing pins from Korea. The most similar one from amazon would be
https://amzn.to/3bUOXRN (Canada)
https://amzn.to/2WTmyXP (USA)

Let’s get started!

Material: Measurement Sheet, 1 Yard of Linen/Cotton Oxford fabric

How to draw a pattern
(All the measurements are in the measurement sheet)
– Draw the center line
– Draw the bottom line at 90 degrees
– Draw the top line at 90 degrees (this line is just a guide)
– Connect the lines to draw the side line
– Extend the side line and draw a new top line to the center

Cut
2 Front (Mirrored), 2 Pockets, 1 Waist, 2 Waist Ties

1. Make Pockets
   Double fold the top edge by 0.5″ and press WST (Wrong Side Together)
   Edgestitch to the folded edge
   Serge the sides and the bottom
   Fold the serged edges and press WST
   Optional: make a corner neater, pin and set aside
2. Front Panel
   Serge the center edges
   Overlap the front panels RST (Right Side Together) matching the center
   Measure 6.5″ from the bottom and mark
   Backstitch a few times to secure the slit
   Open seams and press
   Sew the seam around the slit
3. Attach Pockets
   Mark the pocket position based on the measurement sheet
   Position the pockets, pin and edgestitch
   Repeat for the other pocket
4. Finish Front Panel
   Double fold the bottom edge, press and edgestitch to the folded edge (WST)
   Double fold the side edges and press
   Tip: folding triangular shape before double folding helps make the corner neat
   Edgestitch both sides
5. Waist Ties (Bias Tape)
   Fold both edges to the middle line and fold in half
   or use a Bias Tape Maker
   Make one end of each tie neat
   Edgestitch and set aside
   Mark 1/4″ below the center and pin the raw edges together
   Sew the ties to the waistband with 1/8″ seam allowance
   Fold one long edge and press
   Fold in half (the original half) RST and sew the short edges
   Turn inside out and press
6. Attach Waist and Front
   Match and pin the top edge of the Front and the raw edge of the Waist RST
   Sew with 1/2″ seam allowance
   Fold and press the waistband in half WST
   The folded edge overlaps the stitch and the seam
   Pin
   Stitch in the ditch or edgestitch
   Make sure to sew the other edge on the bottom

You are done! Again, this DIY half apron is just the beginning of apron series! Different kinds are coming soon!

If you don’t have a serger. That’s perfectly fine. You can do it without a serger. http://sewingtherapy.net/serge-without-a-serger/ Just check my sewing tip post!

We are all going through a tough time. Sometimes the situation is very discouraging and we are worried and depressed. However, we should all know that WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. Let’s stay positive and healthy. Thank you! I will see you in the next post!

ALWAYS STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
Mask Tutorial Links
Ver. 1 (3 Layer Mask with a Replaceable Filter) https://youtu.be/q2B7Twkh2SI
More detailed instruction can be found on our website: http://sewingtherapy.net/diy-mask-wi…
Ver. 2 (2 Layer Mask with a Replaceable Filter) https://youtu.be/BISlLmUd5DE
More detailed instruction can be found on our website: http://sewingtherapy.net/diy-2-layer…

These are my online fabric shops.
Dailylike Canada http://www.dailylike.ca
Two O Nine Fabric Studio https://www.etsy.com/shop/twooninefabricstudio

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