1 Yard Magic Apron Pattern by Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfieldwww.sewcanshe.com
This pattern piece goes with the photo provided by Lecien Fabrics. See my step-by-step photos and more detailed instructions for sewing it together at www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2016/6/29/1-yard-magic-apron-from-lecien-fabrics-free-pattern.
Print the pattern piece from pages 2-9 of this document. A diagram for taping the pages together is below.
Fabric needed:
• 1 yard Oxford Fabric from Lecien - or other 44’’ wide home decor weight fabric
Cut:
• 1 from the pattern piece on the fold of fabric• 2 strips 2 1/2'' x 24'' (for the neck straps)• 2 strips 2 1/2'' x 35'' (for the waist ties)• 1 rectangle 9'' x 7'' (for the pocket)
Hemming:
Hem all of the apron edges.
Sewing the straps:
Fold each strap piece in half lengthwise. Stitch along one short edge and the long edges. Turn right side out with a chopstick or turning tool. Press flat. Also press the raw edged end over 1/2’’.
Pin and stitch the straps to the corners as shown in the image above (or in my blog post).
Finishing:
Fold the side and bottom edges of the pocket rectangle to the wrong side by 1/2’’ and press. Press the top edge of the pocket over to the back by 1’’ twice and press. Sew close to the folded edge.
Pin the pocket to the apron front in the desired location. Stitch in place around the sides and bottom.
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8
Fold the fabric widthw
ise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8
Fold the fabric widthw
ise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8
Fold the fabric widthw
ise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8
Fold the fabric widthw
ise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8
Fold the fabric widthw
ise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8Fold the fabric w
idthwise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8Fold the fabric w
idthwise and place this edge on fabric fold
1 Yard Magic Apronfrom Lecien Fabrics. Pattern Piece provided by SewCanShe.com
- 1 from this pattern piece (on the fold)- 1 rectangle 9’’ x 7’’ for the pocket- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 24’’ for the neck ties- 2 strips 2 1/2’’ x 35” for the waist ties
1 2
34
5 6
7 8
Fold the fabric widthw
ise and place this edge on fabric fold
