I saw a pretty, multi-pocket apron on Pinterest recently and I decided I needed it for crafting and for holding my garage sale cash. Oh, how I love a successful garage sale.
What I liked about this simple craft apron was how easy it is to make using a pre-made tool apron from a box store and some beautiful girly fabric.
This original photo came from CountryHome.com and the instructions are no longer available.
So, here is my take on this project:
Starting from left to right:
Step 1:
Purchase or use a canvas apron from one of the big hardware stores. They cost about $1. Get some heavy-duty fabric – 1/2 yard should be plenty (1/4 yard would even be enough)
Step 2:
Cut a piece of fabric bigger than the apron
Step 3:
Sew a top seam and then place the fabric in the center of the apron. Sew two straight stitches down the center, just as you see on the apron.
Step 4:
Should be attached at the center and look like this.
Step 5:
Fold the edges and bottom around the apron and sew.
Step 6:
I like to use a fun stitch for this.
Step 7:
A view of the backside.
Step 8:
The completed apron.
Step 9:
Now you have 4 pockets. 2 from the original apron and 2 that you attached.
Here is how it looks:
This has many uses and I love using it for a variety of projects. You could even do multiple cascading layers for more pockets. Use your imagination and go for it.
For tweens or teens, this would make a great first sewing project because it’s simple and only requires straight stitches. So, go ahead, make one for the whole family! Give them as gifts because who can’t use extra pockets?
When you make this simple craft apron let me know how your project turns out.
Are you going to give this project a try?
