THE MULTI-POCKET CRAFT APRON

(for those of us who tend to loose their scissors)

:: easy to make and customize

:: perfect for using up scrap fabric
:: cute and functional

SUPPLIES
:: sewing machine
:: thread
:: fabric pieces in the following sizes:
24" x 25"
14.5" x 17"
10.5" x 17"
10" x 10.5"
:: 21⁄2 yards of ribbon (1⁄2-3" wide)
MULTI-POCKET
CRAFT APRON
 FINISHED APRON MEASUREMENTS
D around, stopping about 2-3 inches from the other side of the
C B
A
1. Cut out all apron pieces in the following sizes.
24" x 25" (D) (I like to do this piece in a solid color)
14.5" x 17" (C)
10.5" x 17" (B)
10" x 10.5" (A) 1⁄2" seam allowance
2. Fold piece A in half so that
the RIGHT sides are facing
out, and press. Baste to bottom
B
left side of B.
3. Sew three straight lines about
3
an inch apart (starting 2 inches
2 A
in from left) on pocket A (dotted
lines). These will be small pockets
A C
for pens and pencils.
Note: When sewing pocket seams start at the bottom of fabric
and go up. Next reverse back over the whole seam.This will
insure a nice tight seal on all of the pockets.
4 to place the seams. Add more seams if you want more/
B
C
4. Sew right sides of C and A/B together. Press open seam.
8. Fold piece D in half from top to bottom so that RIGHT
5 B sides are together, and the WRONG side of D is facing out.
C This will enclose the bottom row of pockets. Sew around
A the edges, starting at the (folded) top and go all the way
top. Remember to back stitch a few times so that you don’t
5. Fold this piece in half so that RIGHT sides of the fabric rip your seam when turning the apron right side in.
are out are out and press.
9
D
B
10 C
D A
9. Turn apron right side in and press.
7 10. Sew a line 1⁄4" in from the side to close up hole at top.
Repeat this step on other side of apron .
B
6
11
C D
B
A
6. Pin piece A/B/C to bottom of D so that all RIGHT sides
are facing out.
7. To make pockets, first sew a seam where pockets C and 11. Find the center of the ribbon and apron. Pin ribbon to
A/B meet (green line). Next sew seams anywhere you want the top of the apron, with the centers together. If you are
a pocket to be. The magenta lines are suggestions on where using thicker ribbon sew a seam at the top and bottom of
ribbon. For a thin ribbon one seam should be enough.
smaller pockets.
8 FINISHED APRON
A