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Recycle an old pair of jeans into 4 new aprons!
This is part 2 of my jeans-to-4 aprons tutorials--hope you enjoy it!

Posted by SuzNTX from Abilene, Texas, United States • Published See SuzNTX's 7 projects »
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  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 1
    Step 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

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 2
    Step 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.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 3
    Step 3

    Sew the “flap” in place.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 4
    Step 4

    Take time to trim off the excess denim underneath.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 5
    Step 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.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 6
    Step 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.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 7
    Step 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.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 8
    Step 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!

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 9
    Step 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.

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 10
    Step 10

    My apron is
    complete—what do you think?

  • How to make a full apron. One Pair Of "Mommy Jeans"   4 Aprons: Part 2 - Step 11
    Step 11

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

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PJ
PJ · Avondale, Arizona, US · 96 projects
these are great.
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Madd Knitter
Madd Knitter · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US
Cool idea. I have bunches of old jeans just dying to be in this project. Thanks.
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BubblesPop2Fast
BubblesPop2Fast · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 16 projects
how cute!
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KMOM14
KMOM14 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, US · 378 projects
Great way to upcycle old jeans into something useful and adorable.
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