Half-Aprons {Free Vintage Patterns}

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1 P a g e 1 Half-Aprons {Free Vintage Patterns} I love vintage patterns of all kinds (sewing, crochet, embroidery, etc.), and I love sharing them with my readers too! I ve put together a booklet of vintage apron patterns from my personal collection and offer them to you in this free pdf. packed with all kinds of goodies! This is the first in a series of 3 booklets that I ve compiled and it features half-aprons of all kinds (you ll even find a nifty sunbonnet version on the last page). It contains over 30 pages so it s You ll find the other two booklets on this page: Tipnut s Apron Pattern Collection (click link to visit). You ll find one for full-aprons and the other is a mixture of Children s, Men s and a few crochet patterns. I ve also added directions for working with the grid patterns in case you need help. Many of the templates below can be clicked so you can grab the larger file on my site. I ve double checked everything but if you come across a problem, please send me a note and I ll try to fix it up asap. Now on to the patterns have fun! Tipnut PS: You re welcome to pass this booklet around and share it with your friends, I just ask that you keep all content in this booklet intact and do not add or remove any information or edit credit to Tipnut.com in any way. Thanks Version: Half-Aprons 1.0 (July, 2012) *I may make additions or corrections to this file over time, you ll know you have the most up-to-date copy by comparing the version numbers. All updates will be added to this page.

2 P a g e 2 Glamour Apron White cotton-tasselled braid takes a bow on the apron (right) designed for glamour not drudgery. Of glazed chintz in giddy red, white, and blue stripes it s a gay note for any party. (What, no pocket? Yes, there s one tucked away on the underside of the belt.) Materials: STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match 1 yd. glazed chintz or other sprightly material 2 1/2 yds. white ball or tasselled fringe Directions: Cut parts of apron (diagrams below). Turn up and baste 1/4 around right side of apron skirt. Gather top so that it measures 16. Belt: hem pocket and stitch to belt facing. Seam facing to top of belt front, and turn right side out. Baste and stitch to gathered edge of apron. Hem one end and sides of ties. Gather other end and insert between facing and belt front. Stitch tasselled braid around entire apron. Apron 2. The bow, center front, of this apron actually ties. The bands topping the ruffle are stitched toward the center where 15 in extra length on each band is tied into a bow. The apron s dimensions are: ruffle 6 deep; rest of apron 11 ; bands which overlap ruffle and apron 2 wide; belt (finished) 17 x 2 ; ties 34 long. Skirt has full width of material gathered at top to 17.

3 P a g e 3 Ripply Apron Materials: 3/4 yard 36 printed cotton 3 1/2 yards of bias cotton skirt facing in contrasting color Directions: Following Diagram 16 (see below), cut apron. Also cut 2 ties each 4 x 36. Make two 1/2 pleats on each side of top edge of apron, bringing notches to circles, as on diagram. Pencil lightly around apron 5 up from bottom edge. Fold bias facing in half lengthwise and stitch open edges to skirt, following pencil line. Bind side and bottom edges with the bias facing so that it extends as far as possible beyond apron. Pleat at corners to form miters. Right sides together, stitch center seam of shaped waistband facing and press open. Right sides together, sew waistband facing to waistband along curved edge. Turn and press. With right side of facing and wrong side of apron together, stitch so that waistband extends about 1/2 on each side of apron. Turn and press. Turn under lower edge of waistband and baste. Turn in side edges of waistband even with skirt. Make narrow hems along sides and 1 end of each tie. Pleat other end of each tie to fit between side edges of waistband and facing. Baste in place. Top-stitch around entire waistband. Bind long side of pocket piece as apron edges were bound. Turn in side edges and sew pocket to right-hand side of apron as on diagram. This will make the pocket flare out. Source: Woman s Day, April 1951 Note: The dark edge at the top of the waistband is discoloration on the picture (top photo of finished apron).

4 P a g e 4 Rosy Rick-Rack Trimmed Cretonne, splashed with giant pink flowers, edged in rosy rickrack made this colorful apron. Big, all-over cretonne patterns in a riot of colors bordered with braid, tape, or rick-rack can be whipped up lightening fast into eye-catching and practical little aprons. The belt on this model is cut like the one topping the tasselled apron (the glamour apron found at the top of this pdf booklet) in two parts with pocket on the back. The skirt has a length of 18, finished, and is 26 wide, gathered to 16 at top. The ties are 28 long x 2 wide, finished on each side with a narrow hem and with a wide one at each end. Faille Accented With Extra-Wide Black Rick-Rack Dusty pink faille accented with extra-wide black rick-rack is glamorous to slip on over dress-up clothes. Powder blue faille with brown rick-rack and black faille with pink rick-rack are striking too. The model sketched has straight full skirt 18 long, finished with a 3 hem, and a 36 width of material gathered to 20 at the waist. The belt of 2 thicknesses is 1 1/4 wide, finished, and has ties 22 long and 3 wide finished with a narrow hem. Pocket 5 1/2 wide by 4 1/2 deep. Two Colorful Handkerchiefs Apron Two colorful handkerchiefs, with one corner of each knotted, form pouchy pockets on a dotted Swiss apron. Beauties can be made this way by selecting eye-catching color schemes. The apron sketched is pale lemon yellow, the handkerchiefs have borders of dubonnet, corn and lemon yellow centered with blue and yellow flowers.

5 P a g e 5 Dazzling handkies will serve as inspirations for a bevy of aprons. Tie the knots, pin the handkerchiefs in place, and whip to apron, either easing in or pleating in the handkerchiefs fullness. (Apron same size as faille one above). Three Handkerchiefs - One Apron Three handkerchiefs make one apron one forms the center, one cut diagonally through the center forms the two triangular sides, and the third cut horizontally through the center forms the 2- part pleated ruffle at the bottom. To make such an apron, stitch on the two pleated sections at the bottom first, then stitch on the two triangular side pieces. Do this stitching on the wrong side making very narrow seams. Last, stitch on a belt of a harmonizing grosgrain ribbon 1 wide and 1 1/3 yds. long. (Gather in top of handkerchief slightly.) Black Sateen Apron Black sateen, double at the bottom to form 3 commodious pockets, acented with chartreuse taffeta bows, turns out a comfortable-to-wear apron especially designed for knitters. The model sketched has a skirt 20 long with 36 material gathered to 22 at the waist. The pocket strip 9 wide (1/4 hem at top) and 36 long is stitched to skirt s bottom then turned up and hemmed and stitched to apron at each end. (Vertical stitching 12 from the ends turns the strip into 3 pockets.) Cerise, emerald green, and other bright bows add interest to a display of these aprons. Plaid Gingham or Taffeta Apron Plaid gingham, or for crisp elegance, plaid taffeta makes a fetching circular apron, fun to don over a party dress for midnight kitchen raids, and similar frivolities. To make this follow directions on the following page (cocktail aprons). If you wish, simplify by using only one circle in the center the one with 1/2 sliced off. The plaid works up most effectively if the ruffle is cut on a bias. Polka dots and giddy candy stripes are also fun. Be sure to select a material with enough body to make a crisp ruffle.

6 P a g e 6 A circular pocket surrounded by a big ruffle! That s all there is to the debonaire cocktail apron, right, of green glazed chintz. Vintage Cocktail Apron Patterns Materials: STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match 1 yd. chintz scrap of floral chintz (for appliqued flower) Directions: Cut 2 circles (diagrams below). Cut ruffle strip 7 x 1 3/4 yds. and belt-tie 4 1/2 wide x 2 2/3 yds. long. On circle from which 2 have been cut make 1/2 hem along cut edge. Cut flower from fabric and applique to center. Baste 2 circles together 1/4 from edge. (Wrong side of smaller circle against right side of larger.) Ties. Fold, wrong side out, along center length. Seam leaving 5 center length open. Turn ties right side out. Press. Insert top of larger circle into the 5 and stitch. Ruffle. Make 1/8 finished hem on all sides. Allowing 1/2 heading, gather ruffle to fit around apron (22 ). Stitch to apron s edge. Apron 2. White balloon cloth forms this tiny apron to which are appliqued 4 cocktail glasses in American Beauty, Jade Green, Chinese Pink, Canary Yellow. Around the edge is hand crocheted lace. Directions for lace found below. Diagrams for apron are found below. (Make ties 34 long, 3 wide, finished.) Patterns, actual size for glasses are printed in gray underneath the printing (below), and in black outline below. Click pattern images to download larger sizes for your files.

7 P a g e 7 Cocktail Glass #1 Cocktail Glasses #3 and #4 Cocktail Glass #2 Crochet Edging American Thread Company STAR Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size Yd. Ball White, will make 1 2/3 yds. Edging. Steel Crochet Hook No. 13. Ch 12, d c in 6th st from hook, * ch 2, d c in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 2, skip 3 sts of ch, s c in next st of ch, ch 7, turn, 4 d c with ch 2 between each d c in third 2 ch loop, (shell) * ch 7, turn, 4 d c with ch 2 between each d c in center loop of shell, repeat from * for desired length. Without breaking thread, ch 8, s c in loop, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * across top, break thread. Attach thread in first loop at lower edge of work, s c in same space, ch 10, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, * ch 5, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, repeat from *, skip the 3 picots just made, 1 d c in 5th st of ch 10, ch 4, thread over needle twice, insert in 1st s c, work off 2 loops twice, thread over needle twice, insert in same space and work off 2 loops twice, thread over needle twice, insert in same space and work off all loops 2 at a time, (a cluster st) s c in next 7 ch loop, * ch 10, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 5, s c in 5th st from hook for picot, skip the 3 picots just made, d c in 5th st of ch 10, ch 4, cluster st in s c of same 7 ch loop, s c in next 7 ch loop, repeat from * across lower edge of work.

8 P a g e 8 Apron Breakfast Set This set includes a pattern and directions for an Apron with matching Tray Cloth, Napkin and Potholder. Published in Materials: Flowered Muslin 3 yds. J. & P. Coats Percale Bias Trim, single fold Eyelet Trim (1 wide) 6 1/2 yds. Scraps of toweling for interlining 2 Snap Fasteners J. & P. Coats or Clark s O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread in matching colors, or Best Six Cord in white. Directions for Cutting See info at bottom for directions on patterns. When cutting, add 1/2 to pattern for seam allowance. APRON 2 pieces 18 x 24 1 piece 24 x 36 2 pieces pattern for waistband (click link to download, adjust to fit your own waist) 2 pieces 4 x 36 for ties TRAY CLOTH 1 piece 12 x 16 NAPKIN 1 piece 13 x 13 POTHOLDER 3 pieces 7 x 7 (two of muslin, one of toweling) Directions For Making (1/2 allowed for seams) APRON Join 18 x 24 pieces to sides of 24 x 36 piece at selvage.

9 P a g e 9 1. Finish short sides with a 1 machine hem. 2. Gather top edge to correspond to your own waist measurement. 3. Baste waistband pieces together (right sides together), stitch across top and sides, turn to right side and press. 4. Baste raw edge of apron to one raw edge of band right sides together and press band up. 5. Fold other raw edge of band under to cover stitching line on the wrong side and press. 6. Top stitch on the right side all around edge of band. 7. Sew snap fasteners at back opening of band. 8. Make a narrow machine hem on long sides of tie pieces and a 1 machine hem at one end of each tie. 9. Turn under raw edge of other short ends of ties and stitch to band 2 on each side of opening, pleating in fullness. 10. Turn bottom edge up 1/2 to right side and press. 11. Gather a 2 1/2-yd. strip of eyelet trim to measure 67 and baste to bottom edge. 12. Baste and top stitch bias trim over raw edge of eyelet trim. TRAY CLOTH AND NAPKIN 1. Turn all edges in 1/2 to right side. 2. Baste eyelet trim to edge and baste bias trim over it, mitering all corners. 3. Top stitch both edges of bias trim. POTHOLDER 1. Turn in edges of 7 pieces 1/2 and press. 2. Inserting interlining, baste together. 3. Baste eyelet to edge, baste bias trim over it and top stitch. HOW TO MAKE PATTERNS The diagrams on squares are guides for making patterns of actual size. Each small square on diagram represents a 1 square in actual size. To make a pattern, use brown paper, pencil and ruler. First note the number of small squares in the length and width of the pattern you wish to make. This tells you the number of inches to allow for the length and the width of your pattern. With ruler draw a box of the length and width needed. Mark off 1 spaces around all sides of the box. Use ruler to join corresponding marks with straight lines. Use the squares thus made as a guide and draw lines to correspond with those given in the diagram. Be sure to write on the pattern all the directions given on the diagram. HOW TO USE THE PATTERNS Following the lines drawn in to correspond with the diagram, first cut out the pattern you have made on paper. (The arrow indicates the straight of the goods.) Then pin the pattern to the fabric. The pattern should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2 or 1/4 of fabric may be left around all edges for seam allowance, except where the pattern is marked On Fold. When a section of the pattern is marked On Fold, that edge must be placed directly on the fold of the fabric, and the fold must not be cut.

10 P a g e 10 This pattern is a three petal apron found in an old WorkBasket magazine. I ve included the pattern chart and you ll also find the embroidery pattern below for the pansies. Click the pattern pieces so you can print a larger size for your files. Petal Apron Directions: Make pattern from chart, allowing each square to equal one inch. Center one petal over the other two. Gather all three across top until measurement is about 15 inches and add to waist band. Trace a pansy on lower portion of each petal and embroider in natural colors. *Note: The directions don t mention finishing the raw edges of each petal but I would do so with a narrow hem before attaching to the waistband, you could also add an extra bit for seam allowance before cutting. Here is the embroidery pattern for the pansies: Source: The WorkBasket, October 1959

11 P a g e 11 White dotted Swiss edged with hand crocheted lace makes the dainty tea apron, (shown below). The pockets are formed by the turned back corners of the skirt. Organdy, linen, lawn would also be pretty. Select a material not obviously different on the wrong side. Pretty Vintage Tea Aprons Materials: STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match 1 yd. dotted Swiss Crochet hook No. 13 STAR Mercerized Knitting and Crochet Cotton Size 30 Directions: Cut skirt (diagram below) and 2 ties each 6 x 1 yd. Make 1/8 finished hem at bottom and two sides of skirt. At top turn down 2 1/8 (raw edges under 1/8 ) and make 3 rows of shirring 1/4 apart starting on hem line 1/2 from each end and finishing 1/2 from opposite end. Shirr to 15. Finish ties with 1/8 hem all around. Gather one end of each tie. Insert gathered ends in open ends at waist line and stitch down. Crochet edging (directions below). Make 50 length. Starting at waist line, whip around edge of apron. Turn corners of skirt up 7. Stitch along 7 from tip of triangles to bottom of apron. Apron #2. Three shades of organdy, brown, orange, yellow, each edged in rick-rack make the pleated apron (shown at right). A 3 wide belt (single thickness) tops a skirt 18 long composed of 5 strips; center-brown 12 wide; orange on each side 6 1/4 wide; yellow on each side of orange 6 1/4 wide. There are 10, 1 pleats with 5 1/2 between the 2 center front pleats. The ties are 34 long. The belt, sides, and bottom of the apron are also edged with rick-rack.

12 P a g e 12 Crochet Edging For Tea Apron Materials Required: American Thread Company Star Mercerized Crochet Cotton, Size Yd. Ball White, will make 2 3/4 yds. Edging. Steel Crochet Hook No. 13. Crochet a ch for length desired, d c in 5th st from hook * ch 1, skip 1 ch, d c in next ch, repeat from * across row, turn. 2nd Row. Sl st into mesh, ch 6, d c in same space, * ch 5, skip 2 meshes, 2 d c with ch 3 between in next mesh, repeat from * across row, turn. 3rd Row. Sl st to center of 3 ch loop, * ch 3, d c in center st of next 5 ch loop, ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, d c in same space, ch 3, s c in next 3 ch loop, repeat from * across row.

13 P a g e 13 Step By Step Instructions For Making Your Hank-afore Here s a vintage pamphlet with instructions for making five different styles of tea aprons that you make from handkerchiefs (you can use finished squares of fabric as well just make sure each are the exact same size bandanas would work well too). The pamphlet was included in a package of 4 handkerchiefs, each were needed to make one apron. View each of the patterns below, all instructions and pattern piece details are included. The apron worn by the woman on the cover is the last one (Apron #5). There s no date anywhere on this vintage treat, but I m guessing 1940 s. The pamphlet is pretty delicate and worn which tells me it was used quite a bit. Enjoy the goodies! Apron #1 Make two pleats in handkerchief A as indicated and stitch flat. Cut handkerchief B in half. Stitch end to end lapping 1/8 inch making ruffle for one side. Make ruffle for other side in the same manner. Gather 1/4 inch from the upper edges. Stitch ruffles B and C to A as shown above. Draw in gathers so that the ruffles end 2 inches from apron corners. Cut D into six strips. Join in pairs. One pair for halter other pairs for belt. Hem edges stitch to A.

14 P a g e 14 Apron #2 Directions: Cut handkerchief A diagonally. Join cut edges and seam 7 inches from one end. Hem 1/8 inch on remainder of cut edges and tack ends together for neck opening. Join handkerchiefs B and C. Gather 1/4 inch from upper edges. Draw in to 15 inches and fasten gathers. Cut handkerchief D in four strips. Join ends. Fold

15 P a g e 15 through middle and sew over gathered edge of B and C as shown. Stitch apron top to center of belt.

16 P a g e 16 Apron #3 Directions: Cut A in half and gather 1/4 inch from cut edges. Draw in gathers and stitch to lower edge of handkerchief B as shown. Cut C diagonally. Stitch both halves to B and AA as shown. Cut D into four strips. Join ends, hem edges and sew to B.

17 P a g e 17 Apron #4 Directions: Cut small circular corner from A, B and C as shown 1 1/2 inches from square corner. Join A, B and C keeping circular cut edge at top for waistline. Cut D into four strips. Join ends, hem edges, fold lengthwise and sew over top edge of A, B and C.

18 P a g e 18 Apron #5 Directions: Cut handkerchief A as shown to get pieces A 1 and A 2. Hem side cut edges. Seam A 2 to wrong side of A 1 at top edge. Turn to right side and tack corners. Cut corners off handkerchiefs B and C 7 1/2 inches each side of one corner. Seam cut edges. Use cut off corners to make hexagonal pockets. Cut D into six strips. Join in pairs. One pair for halter, other pairs for belt. Hem edges and stitch one pair to top of front and other pairs to each side for belt. Note: There s no size given for the handkerchiefs used to make the above aprons, but you would want to use a fairly large size for adults and a smaller size for children.

19 P a g e 19 Apron From Ticking With Yarn Trim Materials: Ticking, Denim, etc. 5/8 yd J. & P. COATS Heavy Duty Mercerized Sewing Thread Yarn in contrasting color How To Make Patterns: Apron Mark a section 12 x 16. Measure in 1 1/4 from side edge and mark on top edge. Shape a curved side edge as shown by broken line, Diagram C (see right). Pocket Mark a section 3 1/2 x 8 1/2. Curve lower side edge as shown in Diagram D (see right). Cutting Directions 1/2 seams are allowed. Apron Cut one section, placing straight edge at lengthwise fold of fabric. Pockets Cut two sections, placing straight edge at crosswise fold of fabric. Waistband 1 section, 3 x 18 Ties 2 pieces, each 2 1/2 x 20 1/2

20 P a g e 20 Sewing Directions 1. Turn in side and lower edges of apron and finish in a continuous machine hem. Press. 2. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file Plaid Ruffled Apron). 3. Turn in and press all edges of pocket. Turn down a 1 deep hem at top (straight) edge of pocket; stitch close to edge of hem. 4. Place pockets in position on apron. Baste and top stitch 1/4 from edges. 5. To prepare yarn trimming, place strands of wool together to desired thicknesses. Thread a needle with yarn. Place trimming along edge of apron and attach to apron at 3/4 intervals with an overhand stitch pulling up stitches for a couching effect. Trim pockets in same way. Apron With Ball Fringe Materials: Cotton Fabric 1 yd Ball Fringe (in contrasting color) 1 1/8 yds J. & P. COATS or CLARK S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors Cutting Directions: Body of Apron 1 piece, 24 long x 36 wide Waistband 1 piece, 4 x 18 1/2 Ties 2 pieces, each 3 1/2 x 27 Pocket 1 piece, 6 1/2 x 7 1/2

21 P a g e 21 Sewing Directions 1/2 seams are allowed. 1. Turn up a 5 hem at lower edge of apron. Turn in raw edge and machine stitch close to edge. Press. 2. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file Plaid Ruffled Apron). 3. Turn in and press all edges of pocket. At one 7 1/2 edge (top edge) turn in a 1 hem. Machine stitch close to side and lower edges of hem. 4. Run rows of gathering stitches across lower edge of pocket hem 1/4 apart. Pull up gathers to measure 4 1/2 ; fasten. 5. Place pocket on apron in desired position; baste. Top stitch close to side and lower edges (leave ruffled top free). 6. Place fringe in position on right side of apron covering stitching of hem (turn in ends for clean finish). Stitch close to upper edge of trimming. 7. Trim pocket with fringe in same way, covering gathering stitches. Apron With Pot Holder Corners Here s a nifty apron that has quilted fabric sewn into each bottom corner that can be used in place of potholders.

22 P a g e 22 Materials: Apron: Cotton Fabric 7/8 yd Trimming: Quilted Cotton (in contrasting color) (If quilted fabric is not available, use pieces of cotton with sheet wadding between and quilt as shown under Sewing Directions.) J. & P. COATS Percale Bias Trim (in contrasting color) double fold J. & P. COATS or CLARK S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors Cutting Directions: Body of Apron 1 piece, 20 long x 36 wide Waistband 1 piece, 4 x 18 1/2 Ties 2 pieces, each 3 1/2 x 27 Trimming An 11 square of quilted fabric; cut the square diagonally from corner to corner forming two pieces. Sewing Directions (1/2 seams are allowed.) 1. Bind the diagonal edge of each quilted piece. To prepare your own quilting, place the two fabric pieces (11 square) together with three layers of sheet wadding between. Mark first line of quilting on top fabric piece; use a cardboard gauge to space rows of quilting. Working right side up, take tiny stitches one at a time through all thicknesses (see Fig. AA, above). If desired, attach quilting foot to sewing machine and quilt, following machine instructions. (Bind diagonal edges, see Step 1). 2. Place a quilted piece to a lower corner of the apron, edges even, right side of quilted piece to wrong side of apron. 3. Stitch sections together (on each corner), ending stitching in line with binding on quilted piece. Clip in to seam at ends of stitchings. Turn quilted pieces over to right side of apron. Baste and press. Top stitch along diagonal edge of each quilted piece close to binding through all thicknesses. 4. Turn in raw lower and side edges of apron; finish in narrow machine hems. 5. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file Plaid Ruffled Apron).

23 P a g e 23 Sewing Apron Materials: Chintz 3/4 yd Sateen (in contrast) 1/2 yd J. & P. COATS or CLARK S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread to match Cutting Directions: Apron 1 piece, Pattern No. 16 (chintz) Pocket Facings 2 pieces, see Pattern No. 16; follow outline as indicated by broken line (chintz) Apron Facing 1 piece, 18 long x 30 wide (contrast) Waistband 1 piece, 5 x 21 (chintz). Ties 2 pieces, each 4 1/4 x 28 (chintz). *Cut pattern with a 1/2 seam allowance

24 P a g e 24 Directions: 1. Baste and stitch each pocket facing to a curved pocket edge, right sides together, raw edges even. Trim seam, turn facing to wrong side. Press. Top stitch 1/2 from pocket edge through both thicknesses. 2. Baste and stitch apron facing to apron, right sides together, at side and lower edges; leave upper edge open. Trim seam, turn apron right side out. Press. 3. Run gathering stitches across upper edge of apron facing; pull up gathers to measure 20 ; fasten. 4. Run gathering stitches across upper edge of apron in three groups (at two sides and across center). 5. Matching centers (apron facing and apron), pull up gathers so that measure across center on apron is 8 1/2 ; pin. Pull up gathers at each side on apron so that measure is 3 1/2 ; pin. Adjust all gathers evenly and baste raw upper edges together. 6. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file Plaid Ruffled Apron). Peasant Apron

25 P a g e 25 Materials: Cotton Fabric (print and plain) Rick Rack in two colors (match two colors in print) J. & P. COATS or CLARK S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors Cutting Directions: Upper Section 1 piece, 10 long x 36 wide (of print) Lower Section 1 piece, 6 1/2 long x 36 wide (of plain) Waistband 1 piece, 4 x 18 1/2 (of plain) Ties 2 pieces, each 3 1/2 x 27 (of plain) Sewing Directions: 1/2 seams are allowed. 1. Baste and stitch upper and lower apron sections, right sides together, at one long edge. Press seam down. 2. Finish lower edge of apron in a narrow machine hem. 3. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file Plaid Ruffled Apron). 4. Place rick rack along lower edge of lower section on right side; stitch through center. Repeat with same color 3 1/2 above. Place second color rick rack between, spacing evenly. Dimity & Organdie Apron

26 P a g e 26 Materials: Flowered Dimity White Organdie Rick Rack (in a color of the print) J. & P. COATS or CLARK S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads to match How To Make Patterns: Front Panel Mark a section 6 x 16. At top edge, measure over 2 1/2 ; mark. Shape pattern as indicated by broken line, Diagram G. Side Front Panel Mark a section 4 x 16. At top edge, measure over 2 ; mark. Shape pattern as indicated by broken line, Diagram H. Side Panel Mark a section 5 x 16. At top edge, measure over 2 1/2 ; mark. Shape pattern as indicated by broken line, Diagram J. Cutting Directions: Front Panel 1 piece (of print); place straight edge at fold of fabric. Side Front Panel 2 pieces (of organdie); place straight edge at fold of fabric. Side Panel 2 pieces (of print) Waistband 1 piece, 5 1/2 x 14 (of print) Ties 2 pieces each 3 3/4 x 20 (of print) Sewing Directions: 1/2 seams are allowed (join seams of apron in French seams) 1. Join seams of apron together, alternating fabrics. 2. Turn in side and lower edges of apron; finish in narrow machine hems. 3. For gathering, waistband and ties, see Steps 8 through 13 (page 28 of this pdf file Plaid Ruffled Apron). 4. Place rick rack around edges of waistband and stitch in place through center. 5. Place one row of rick rack along lower edge of apron; stitch through center. Finish with second row, placing 2 above.

27 P a g e 27 Plaid Ruffled Apron Pretty enough to wear to a party, your own party plaid gingham for the apron, plain for the ruffle. Materials Plaid Cotton 1 yd Plain Cotton (for ruffle) 1/4 yd J. & P. COATS or CLARK S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads to match Cutting Directions The patterns should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2 of fabric will be left around all edges for seam allowance except where pattern sections are given by measurement. Pattern pieces are available to download below. Apron 1 piece Pattern No. 12 Side and Pocket Sections 2 pieces, Pattern No. 13 Pocket Facing Sections 2 pieces, Pattern No. 14 Waistband 1 piece, 4 x 17 1/2 Ties 2 pieces, 3 x 29 Ruffle Cut fabric for ruffle crosswise, into four equal pieces. Stitch short ends together for a continuous strip

28 P a g e 28 Sewing Directions: 1. Turn in one long raw edge of ruffle; finish in a narrow machine hem. Run gathering stitches at other raw edge. 2. Baste gathered edge of ruffle along outline of pocket, continuing around outer edge of apron, have raw edges even; adjust gathers evenly and baste. 3. Baste and stitch pocket facing to apron (over ruffle) at curved edge, right sides together, raw edges even. Trim seam, turn pocket facing to inside; press. 4. Turn seam allowance on outer edge of apron to right side (over ruffle) keeping pocket facing free. Turn in raw edge; stitch close to edge, forming hem. 5. Clip in side edge of side and pocket section to X; turn in raw edge above X; finish in a narrow machine hem. 6. On inside, place side and pocket section to pocket facing, raw edges even, wrong side up. Stitch together (keeping free from apron) as far as X on side edge; forming pocket. 7. Place side edges of apron and pocket together (below pocket opening). (If seam edge of pocket extends, turn in extension to form an even line with apron edge.) Stitch together for 1 through all thicknesses. 8. Run rows of gathering stitches at upper raw edge of apron. 9. Turn in and press short ends of waistband. 10. Baste and stitch one long raw edge of waistband to raw upper edge of apron, right sides together; adjust gathers evenly; match centers and side edges. Turn waistband up; press seam up. Turn in remaining long raw edge of waistband and baste in place along seam line on wrong side (leave ends of waistband open). 11. Finish one end and both long edges of each tie in narrow machine hems. 12. Fold a soft pleat on raw end of each tie and place each pleated end between open ends of waistband; baste. 13. On right side, top stitch close to edges of waistband through all thicknesses. Press apron.

29 P a g e 29 Knitter's Delight Yellow upholstery fabric and turquoise blue welting make this effective and useful apron. Upholstery departments with their gorgeous fabrics and trimmings are full of inspiration for color schemes. Materials: STAR TWIST Mercerized Sewing Thread to match 1 yd. fabric 51 cotton covered welting 15 bias tape 3 buttons Directions: Cut 5 parts of pattern. Stitch darts (1 at top) in skirt. Hem top of pocket strip. With right side of pocket facing wrong side of apron, stitch bottom edges together. Turn pocket up onto skirt and make 1/4 hem along sides of pocket and apron. Stitch up center making 2 pockets. Belt. Turn 1/4 under on both sides and ends of belt. Fold through center length and stitch to top of apron. Leave ends open. Finish ties with 1/4 hem on 3 sides. Insert unfinished ends into open ends of belt and close, catching in tie-ends, with whip stitching. Triangle: Baste 1/4 hem around triangle. Edge with welting. Whip bias tape over raw edges on wrong side. Stitch bottom of triangle to apron, 1/4 above pocket and along the sides for 2. Catch point of triangle to apron at center below belt. Add 3 decorative buttons.

30 P a g e 30 Scalloped Waistband Makeover Apron Out of closet where the cast-offs are kept this new apron is made by slight changes in an old dress (second of three patterns). These aprons are made from discarded dresses. The blouse is removed from the skirt and one seam of skirt (center front, center back or side seam) is opened. Waistband is of a contrasting color fabric and instruction for making pattern is given below. Waistband is trimmed with J. & P. COATS Percale Bias Trim (double fold) in a third contrasting color.

31 P a g e 31 How To Make Pattern: Mark a section 3 x 8. Shape upper and lower edges in scalloped outline as indicated by broken lines, Diagram L (do not add seam allowance). Cutting Directions: Mark desired length of apron and trim off surplus. Trim off old seam allowance on opened seam. Waistband: 1 piece (lay on fold). Ties: 2 pieces, 4 x 19 (cut from surplus). Sewing Directions: 1. Turn in all edges of apron and finish in narrow machine hems. 2. Measure down 1 1/2 from top edge of apron; mark. Measure again 3 from top and mark. Run a gathering stitch across apron through each mark. Pull up gathers to fit waistband; fasten. 3. Turn in long edges and one end of each tie and finish in a narrow machine hem. 4. Lap raw end of each tie over a side edge of apron, right sides up, to fit between the two rows of gathers. Fold soft pleat in end of tie; baste ends in place. 5. Bind all edges of waistband with bias trim. 6. Place waistband on apron, right sides up, upper and lower edges of waistband covering gathering stitches. Top stitch close to edges of binding on waistband through all thicknesses. Vintage Apron: View 1 Cut paper pattern 10 x 18 Measure as shown and cut off small piece. View 2 Apron pattern in 2 pieces. Cut three pieces of larger part in plain material Cut three pieces of smaller part in print material. View 3 Stitch together as view 3. Hem all around. Add small tucks or gathers to fit waist band of your choice. 18 is average. Add ties.

32 P a g e 32 Apron Bonnet This is an apron with two pockets. Or you can use it as a clothespin holder. Or you can button it up into a bonnet. You can download the pattern as a jpg file here: Apron Bonnet Pattern. The description: This unique apron can be put to many uses, first of all it s an apron. It has two large pockets which could hold your sewing or knitting while you work; could serve as a clothespin holder also. Best of all, it buttons into the cutest bonnet to shade your face while working in the garden.