Cut Out + Keep

1950s Retro Apron

For all your Betty Crocker moments.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/1950s-retro-apron • Posted by PinkWeeds

This is a really simple project, anyone can do this in a very short amount of time!

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
Medium iphone2 052

Description

This is a really simple project, anyone can do this in a very short amount of time!

Instructions

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    Start with a vintage square scarf and a contrasting fabric cut into two long pieces.

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    Mark the center of the first piece of fabric and the center of where you want the top of your apron to be. Pin the two sections together.

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    Pin your waist band along your apron, pinning pleats into your apron as you go.

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    Pin and sew all the way down.

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    Flip your band over and pin and sew down. Make it fun and use a contrasting thread!

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    Pin and sew the ends in.

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    You can be done right now if you want, but I am adding a ruffle to the bottom of mine. Pin and sew a hem into your second piece of fabric. I used a zig-zag stitch so it would be a little more decorative.

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    Next set your machine to a long stitch length and a the highest tension setting and make a gathering stitch.

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    Pin and sew your ruffle to the bottom of your apron.

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    You can be done now or be more creative, add a pocket, add decorative stitches to your waist band. Have fun with it!