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1. 

   

   Cut the jeans into 4 sections: Front, Back, and 2 Legs
   Save the leg portions for PART 1 and the back for Apron #2

2. 

   

   In this example, I am using the front portion of the jeans. If you notice, the front
   seam does not lie flat near the crotch area. In order to alleviate this issue, open the
   front seam 1.5”‐2”, so that you can “flap” one side over the other, making the front flat.




3. 

   

   Sew the “flap” in place.

4. 

   

   Take time to trim off the excess denim underneath.




5. 

   

   If the bottom of the front is uneven, using care, cut across the front making it as
   straight as possible. I went ahead and curved both lower corners, my personal
   preference for this project.

6. 

   

   Cover the raw edges with the bias tape. I actually made my own in Part 1 and had enough left over to use for this apron. Optional: detach the lower part of the side
   belt loops, attach the bias tape, and reattach the belt loops. This allows for a more
   finished appearance.

7. 

   

   Optional: detach the lower part of the side belt loops, attach the bias tape, and reattach the belt loops. This allows for a more finished appearance.

8. 

   

   Decide what you would like to use for the tie/waistband and how long you need it to
   be. I used the same fabric as the bias tape, cutting a piece 9” X 72”. With right sides
   together fold it in half and sew across one end and along the length of the piece.
   Turn the “tube” inside out and stitch the open end closed. Press and insert it through the belt loops. You just made the tie/waistband!

9. 

   

   I felt like my new apron
   needed a “little more” so I cut out a floral shape from a scrap of denim and my printed fabric , attaching them to the apron with a fancy zigzag stitch.

10. 

    

    My apron is
    complete—what do you think?

11. 

    

    Here’s the apron I fashioned from the back portion of the jeans:

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