How to Make a Cross Back Patchwork Apron With Pockets - No Pattern Needed

[@eileenfb1948]

This is gorgeous. Thank you for showing us. Love the straps too. ❤

[@emberlegacy3410]

I'm in love with this apron instead of all six inch blocks I made three 12 inch blocks and added them as well. It turned out great one of my favorite projects I've done thank you so much!!

[@robertayoumans9685]

Love the video. You were talking about Goodwill. I found a brand new bolt of awesome denim. I'm talking the whole bolt for $4.99! My son immediately asked for a Men's Apron as he is Semi- Truck driver and owns 2 Semi trucks. He does allot of work when they break down, but mainly, when he checks the truck, sweeping, carpentry etc. I have seen some aprons they sell, but don't know how to do the neck band and tie around. I absolutely LOVE the Denim pockets. I do want to make an apron for the Men in my life (children, their spouses, grands, even great grands.) That tells you I am a 71 year old widow woman- 2 Cats. My mother was a seamstress and made everything. I loved it and she had me helping made my brother's shirts. ( Did great on the first arm although it was so hard on the next arm. When she had my brother try it on, I had seen the sleeve around the neck.) I have so much material and since this is my last go around, I love your style of free sewing. My family would love it. Excited about the aprons and any advice or expertise on the neck and waist strap for the Man's Apron would be deeply appreciated. Been in this about 14 months. You are an excellent teacher/ KZbinr. PS I subscribed to you. 🥰😻

[@D9P323]

Super cute!

[@gaylefadden-keffer2349]

what a fun apron to make..i am now on my 3rd apron like this....I didnt add any batting tho..works just fine w/o it...thnx for a fine easy pattern!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

In the last year I get hot ALL THE TIME.......I'm wishing now that I had left the batting out, even though it adds the quilted texture that I love........I need a less warm apron hahhahaa :)

[@guil01234]

I LOVE the finished product!!! Gotta go to Goodwill to buy some old jeans!!!!! Thanx again for your great tutorial!!!!

[@darlenemitchell4198]

Love this and I’m glad to see someone sew over pins! I have done this for over 60 years!!!!!

[@guil01234]

Gonna make one next weekend! Thanx for the great video!!!

[@lloydcooper7314]

Absolute adorable.

[@brendawoods7959]

Love this idea, & yur right…Christmas is on its way soon…Thank You 😊💕

[@rebeccadees2300]

I like your pattern. Thank you for sharing your video and tutorial.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You’re welcome 😊

[@MarissaBlakeMyeongNaBi]

Amazing tutorial! So well explained. I'm going to be making a kids apron for my son out of his old bibs and this helped so much!! My first ever sewing project. The jean pockets look so good. Thanks so much 😍

[@celiamartinez7211]

Hermoso delantal (apron) y hasta logro entender su inglés. Muchas gracias desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@merryhill4790]

Lisa, this is not only cute , it is so useful. Such a clever pattern, storage for lots of things. Love your channel, thanks for sharing.

[@maryannnewsham7714]

This is so cute and what a way to use up a lot of those scraps or even a lot of those fat quarters that really don't belong anywhere. I love watching your tutorials you have quite a way of showing us how to do things.

[@janeymacd4161]

Great pattern & love cross over back. Best version I’ve seen. So clear.

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Lovely apron

[@lorettayoung7220]

I love this apron, it's the cutest! Thank you. Happy sewing❣

[@BonnieLeah]

so glad you finally got aprons you can use.. God bless you..

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Me too Mary...this one works so well hehehee :)

[@sandydecamp3974]

love the tutorial. can see this in St. Patrick's Day. great job

[@connieking9873]

Can’t believe I have never seen this video. I love the apron but really enjoy your free motion quilting. It looks awesome. Makes me think of trying it. Thanks

[@shelwhitley1011]

You should give it a go! I was so apprehensive about trying it, but practiced on some small quilt sandwiches made from scraps...now I do all of my own quilting with my machine and free motion quilting!

[@paulasmith6169]

Love ❤️ love this apron gonna make it I like the straps over the shoulder too.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you like it!

[@veracampbell9583]

Very pretty Lisa. Everyone needs one of these. Thank you so much.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Vera!

[@pennyfritz8584]

Absolutly love this ! I didnt find it until after Christmas ! Makes wonderful b-day present for our new young cook in the family ! Samantha is just turning 13 and taking after my daughter Niki ( which is her aunt ) ! They both love to cook and bake ( Niki is a chef ) ! Sammy has some medical problems and this keeps her happy ! She will be so proud of this , again Thank you !

[@debbie845]

These are so precious! Love your idea on the aprons.

[@florence775]

Really liked your apron. Didn’t think of quilting it, but good idea.

[@sandyrichmond2570]

So much fun! Happy you found the right apron for you and all through your creative genius. Love your aprons!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks Sandy!!! All the pockets really make this apron just right hehee :)

[@violethendrickson6080]

Thank you so much for sharing this, it’s wonderful may you be blessed!

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Will put it very simply, love that apron

[@ivettesdreams]

love these aprons...now you know i have to make them and yes i will be making these for everyone...thank you!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

with your creativity I can imagine how awesome your aprons will turn out :)

[@barbaradumler6503]

Wonderful idea. You can also adapt it for a garden apron. As I can't reach around to tie in back, I always tie the apron in front. You are soooo clever!!!!! Thank you.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

So true Barbara!!! This apron would work so well as a gardening apron with all the pockets and loops :)

[@hopegardens]

You are very creative ❤️

[@amyhazlett865]

I really like this style of apron. Could put on pockets for kitchen use and make another for sewing use. Love it and appreciate this tutorial ❤️❤️!

[@SuzetteFranck]

I'm brand new to sewing and I needed an apron project to start on and this is perfect! It's way fancier than I was hoping to make, but I love this idea and it will give me a lot of practice cutting with my rotary mat and sewing with my new to me but older machine! Thank you for this and yes I am subscribing for more awesome videos.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Suzette!!

[@elizabethbenedict3332]

You have hit the tutorial out of the park once again. Like the apron its cute and functional. Congrats

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

aweeee, thank you so much Betty!!! How are you, I think of you often!

[@patriciapoole9983]

Thank you so much this looks so easy am going to try this for sure thank you so much Lisa you always do a great job love your videos God bless you

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Lisa, I really really enjoyed watching you creating this amazing and gorgeous apron. It’s so cute and adorable too.adding all those pockets is also a great idea. And I’m definitely going to try this out. It’s the best apron I’ve ever seen. I’m going to share this with my family and friends too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@jodymcgraw8732]

Love this Lisa! Thank you! ❤

[@diretirednow]

The apron is so cute. I can’t wait to try making some for me and the other ladies in my family! Thanks for the great video, .

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I hope you have a lot of fun making these aprons!

[@annabavaresco1725]

Thank you Lisa I love your technique ,you always make everything look so professionally finished and that is where I need help.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Anna!

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Thank you Lisa, I like the style of this apron very much. Especially the straps, I have the same issues with my neck and this style will be very helpful. Yours came out so nice. Thank you for sharing. Take care and God Bless, Chris-Raleigh NC

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks Chris, I really hope you love making your new apron!

[@startipper3767]

Oh LIsa ! ! Tons of thumbs up on this one, soooo cute ! ! Great idea for Christmas, thanks for sharing !

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you soooo much....you are so right, this would be perfect for Christmas gifts!!! You could add names and sayings....all kinds of ways to customize them :)

[@jeankeeter9637]

Love your pattern. Making one today. Thank you for this wonderful apron pattern.

[@MarieH528]

Love this tutorial, the Apron is awesome 👍😊 I get so inspired by everything You 😘 Share! Thank You 😊 and have a great weekend as well! XX Marie-Wisconsin

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks so much Marie!!! I so appreciate you watching and following along :)

[@womanboy3875]

I Love, Love, Love this! I’ve wanted an easy apron pattern for ages. I will be making this very soon!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching my video, I hope you have fun with this and love your new apron!

[@paularoyer794]

I’ve made my own aprons before and I love this quilted one. I’ll be making that for sure.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Awesome!!! Thanks for watching Paula :)

[@sandiadger8354]

you are amazing Lisa. Thank you

[@sherrydavis808]

LOVE love love this!!!

[@petmomful2260]

Love this because it is cute, and I also cannot have anything pulling on my neck!

[@janehooper9129]

Such a fun apron video to watch. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@dijones2441]

Awesome apron Lisa ...love the pockets 😍😘💐

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks Di!!! :)

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Lovely Lisa what a gorgeous project I am going to make four of these for my textile friends. You always brighten my day with your wonderful ideas, your talent and your generosity in sharing with us all. Sending you all my love as always xxxxxx Dorothy U.K. 🙋🏻❤️😘🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I think you friends would LOVEEEE getting an apron from you! It's always great to hear from you, tell your textile friends I say they are very lucky to have a friend like you!

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Bless you Lisa you are such a beautiful soul, always love hearing from you. Big hugs and loves always xxxxxxxx Dorothy 🌟🙋🏻❤️😘

[@grod0051]

Love it!!! I noticed you sew over the pins! I thought that was a big NO NO! Btw, I love all of the pockets and loops

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

All of the pockets and loops really make this apron so great lol! Ehhh.....some people sew over the pins....some don't. My machine doesn't have any issues with it.....however I do have a machine that catches them every time. When in dought.....take them out :) heheheeee

[@marcialockhart890]

Needles should never be sewn over! When a needle is hit, the machine needle will get a burr or snap in half. A small bit of the needle can get in the machine and cause damage in the machine, damage can occur over time to the upper part of the machine.

[@ccbarr58]

Machines used to sew over pins. These newer(computerized)ones drives me buggy. Use pins ,dont use pins. Going toget a normal machine and get rid of big huey.

[@gbzalez]

Yes! Great Christmas gifts! Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

My pleasure, I hope you enjoy making some aprons!

[@Nanasews4]

Fascinating, really nice. On my try list. Thanks

[@5kidsmyhusbandandme]

OH MY!!! I love your apron! Thank you so much for the tutorial!! :)

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@Terry_Mae]

Thank you for the tutorial. The apron awesome.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching my video!

[@sueoneal2249]

Those are so cute! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@andiebecco]

Lisa - you did a fantastic video and I can't wait until tomorrow to try it out! I am a expert fabric hoarder so I have lots of scraps to use. Thanks again. Nonna Andi

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahahaha, expert fabric hoarder!!!! Thanks for the giggle Nonna, I hope you have fun making these aprons!

[@hrhosmer]

Thank you for the inspiration. I’m a budding freemotion quilter that needs practice, but I was raised on waste not…want not. What a great way to learn the busy part and still have a nice gift (I’m getting tired of potholders). I like using warm and natural and have a bit of a stash. Doesn’t you bobbin area get loaded with lint if you’re sewing without a backing? Is this a problem?

[@shelwhitley1011]

You will probably want to clean your bobbin area a little more frequently when sewing over raw batting, flannels, fleece and other nappy fabrics. I keep pipe cleaners in the top drawer under the machine or right on top where they're a handy reminder.

[@teresalowry6340]

I love this. I have been planning to make some aprons for some children at my church ranging in ages from 3 to approximately 8. I am going to see if I can adapt this to make one for each child. It will be challenging but fun.

[@stacikinson]

I love this!! I've been wanting an apron for when I paint. Not sure if this would work or not but I really love it.

[@janetdarrah1222]

Lisa, I just love this apron. You made it so easy for everyone to be able to make it. Thank you for the tutorial, this will be the next thing I make cause I want to learn to free motion quilt, and if it doesn't look good it would be for me. At least I will try. Thank you again for all these awesome videos.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much Janet! This is a perfect size project to practice on!!! If you goof up...keep on going and just put a pocket over it hehehe :)

[@gbzalez]

Love it new sewing room!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you sooo much Gloria!

[@wildheart5086]

That can reverse as well. Use contrasting threads. Just connect all three fabrics, then turn to right side and quilt it. Then tack down all around outside. Nice idea. I would like to make it for a six year old. So, I'm thinking, just cut the squares down by two inches, and see how that would works.

[@judyreynolds305]

So cute!

[@lindadechow3703]

Oh my gosh, this is absolutely perfect for my apron project! I really like the idea of using up my huge/gennormus fabric stash-no kidding, I could open a shop! I really wanted something for gifts for my family and this is perfect, also to add to my own apron collection. Thank you for your generosity in sharing this, PS I like your Etsy shop, too ♥️

[@robinlancaster1345]

Thank you! I've been looking for an apron or pattern for longarming. Most did not have pockets angled the way I needed and also pulled at the neck and around the waist. This is perfect. I plan on making two. One for longarming and one for painting/crafting. Thank you again!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I use my apron when longarming too!! It's perfect to put my little snips in, and yes....no pulling on the neck. I love that!

[@barbarameehan113]

Love this Lisa. I have a lot of charm squares so I can just add more squares. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I think charm squares would be great for this project!

[@marykathleenoliver6356]

Last month I bought an Apron pattern, but let me tell you it doesn't even come close to yours. I can't wait to get started on your Apron. I love the multi colors and all of the denim pockets, especially the thin straps. Thank you again for sharing...

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I think this was such an awesome compliment!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know :) The denim pockets = my favorite part heheee :)

[@BettsiLedesma]

This is so cute! Thank you- I can't wait to make one!

[@meggraham4974]

That was a great video. Just love your aprons. Great idea fir Christmas gifts. Thanjs Meg

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Meg!

[@Cindyfromaz]

Great video. I love your aprons!

[@sujaynes325]

I don't wear aprons, but yes great Christmas gifts.

[@joane8651]

Thank you, Lisa, love this, especially your pockets, sew clever.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you sooo much Joan!

[@islandquilter]

Love it!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks soooo much!

[@sujaynes325]

Hello from Wyoming

[@darleneelko1956]

I love your apron! Great combination project for sewing & quilting. I'm fairly new to quilting. Long time apron maker. One request... don't show stitching over pins. It can dull the needle point or break pin/needle causing a danger of flying bits of metal. New Sewists might not know this. Pull pins right before stitching.

[@molliejonte2732]

Thank you!

[@lindawilson5937]

very good like it

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you very much

[@laurareese3389]

I love this!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Laura!

[@ShannasCountryCreek]

So cute! Thank you♥️

[@margaretaddley5113]

Thank you

[@remington6363]

Good ideas great tutorial

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thank you so much Mary!

[@lindasteadman2202]

I love the idea of piecing and quilting the apron. Yours turned out so nice and the X back is so much better than the neck kind! I would like to make it out of 5" squares, since I have so many leftovers. Do you have a suggestion as to # in each row? I can't tell if it would be better to add or just let it be more narrow. Thanks! btw, I just found you recently, looking for help on printing quilt labels on fabric. I followed your instructions and it was a success! So you've got a new fan!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dorisouellet4451]

I love it. Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you sooo much Doris! I appreciate you following along :)

[@RhodeToPrepping]

I need to make one for the garden. By the time I put a pair of clipers, a roll of string, two pair of scissor, gloves my neck is feeling back by noon. Thanks!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

This type of apron sounds great for you!!! No stress on the neck :)

[@mechelledunn193]

QUESTION!! If I am making an apron for a secret swap where I do not know the person receiving it, how long should I make my straps! Thanks!

[@anonnnnnsh]

Beautiful, thank you sweet woman.

[@susied6383]

So excited you did this for us. I will make a couple for gifts But mine first😁 I noticed you have an open toe foot. Did you have to order it separate?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Yes, I bought the open toe foot on Amazon :)

[@judiehull7107]

I want to make one how cute!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

thanks Judie!!! If you make one I'd love to see it :)

[@sherrimilkie8834]

Beautiful. Thank you. What kind of machine do you have?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Juki HZL F600 Exceed

[@cynforrest]

Cute idea!’ TFS

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much Cyn!

[@sandranichlos5446]

I love the apron!! Does it get "hot" while you wear it? Due to the batting.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

it really doesn't

[@rebeccadees2300]

Can you make this not using the squares?

[@dianemiller9050]

What kind of iron do you use? Mine never steams that much.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Diane! My iron is a Black & Decker from Walmart. Not sure of the model number, however it's the purple one with the extra long cord :)

[@DZ-rl8ut]

Ditto with the neck issue

[@karenrowell2180]

What are you sewing on....my jenomes don’t like going through denim pockets.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm using a Juki F600 :)

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Hi Lisa I just Loved your apron tutorial. I went over to ask to join your Facebook group. It will show my husband's name Bill E Mcbrayer. My husband and I share a Facebook account. This is Teresa Mcbrayer. Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Teresa, thanks for following along, I appreciate the awesome feedback!

[@florence775]

You see over your pins????

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Sometimes :)

[@cindywagner4623]

If you hold your pins back 1/4” you’ll never run over your pins.