I love doing projects that don’t require shopping for more supplies. So scraps only is a great chance to use up remnants from other projects. For this apron I used fabric scraps from at least four other projects… what a way to be resourceful!
I only needed one somewhat large piece (which I happened to have) and the rest can be made out of pretty small pieces of fabric. For the ties and neck strap I didn’t have fabric long enough, so I just pieced strips together… it ended up looking great. I love the pocket in the front, a great place to keep utensils or cleaning supplies while working.
I added some machine cross stitches in a few places to hold the front to the backing. I’m really pleased with the result and it turned out exactly as I had envisioned.
You can get the pattern HERE or
Apron Pattern
I dont really have other pictures to share of the making… But you can use my measurements to create your own scrappy apron! Here are a few things things to keep in mind..
1. my drawing is not to scale
2. add 1/2 inch to all measurement for the 1/4 inch seam allowance
3. you don’t have to follow my measurements exactly, I made the first one with no measures…just made it up as I went along.
4. When you are finished with the quilted front. Lay right sides together on a piece of fabric for the backing. Sew around the outside and attach to a few places in the middle. I used my decorative stitching to attach the back to the front.
Let me know if you have questions!
Here’s the apron I came up with! Hope it can inspire you to make one similar. Wouldn’t one made from Christmas material be adorable?!
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Anita Stafford says
This apron is adorable and you are indeed resourceful!
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
How creative! This is just adorable…the things we can do with just a little imagination! I’m a newbie now following you. I hope you will follow back! God bless!
Katherines Corner says
Great idea. I love that is a quilt of fabrics. Very creative and fun. Big Hugs!
Designing Domesticity says
What a great use for left over fabric scraps. the more fabric projects I take on the more scrapes are starting to pile up. Thanks for sharing! And thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. Liz
Athena says
Such great colors. Feel free to link up to the Success U – Wednesday Linkup Party at http://www.thestuffofsuccess.com.
Diane says
That apron is the cutest!
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Christine says
That apron is so adorable! Loving the fall colors and the patterns. Thanks for linking up with Show and Share.
jamil22 says
It looks really really usefulness! Very clean and well thought-out. Congrats!!
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Nancy H. says
What a novel idea. Excellent! The design reminds me of a traditional Ghanaian cloth called Kente