This apron fits approximately a 7 to 9 year old
child. The tea towel measures 25” long
by 16” wide.
Fold the tea towel in half. Measure from the center fold and place a pin
at 3.5” across the top. Measure down at
the side and place another pin at 10”.
Place your ruler to join these pin marks.
And cut.
Serge arm openings on the apron. Chalk a line at ½” from edges, press under
and edge stitch. If you don’t have a
serger, just press under at ¼” twice.
Set aside.
Cut two strips of fabric 3” wide by the width of the
fabric – the gingham I am using is 45” wide.
Sew the strip together to make a 90” long piece. Press in half.
Bring raw edges to middle fold line and press.
Edge stitch both long sides of the strip.
Cut 5” off one end and slide two ¾” D-rings on to the 5”
strip.
Bring the cut
ends of the strap together, pin and stitch close to D-rings with your
zipper foot.
Stitch strip with D-Rings to top right of the apron.
Stitch a strip, about 18” to 22" to top left of the apron. Finish raw edges with a zigzag stitch.
Cut the remaining strip in half and sew to each side of
the apron for ties.
To close the
D-ring, slip your strip into both rings.
Bring the tail
over the top of the first D-ring and under the second one.
You can adjust
the strip of fabric to make the strap adjustable.