HOW TO sew a quick and easy cross back apron? (detailed step-by-step)

[@PamWillis-o4v]

I’ve been wanting to make this apron for a long time. Excellent tutorial! I just finished mine and I love it! Thank you so much!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I'm so glad and happy that this video helped you, yay!

[@MargaritaVioleta]

Just got curtains from Ikea to try and make 4 of these as a X-mas gif to the women in my family. Made the first one and it looks so chic!! Thanks for a great tutorial and happy holidays ♡

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That's so sweet! You are going to make them all so happy. I am happy this video is helpful :)

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

You have no idea how long I've been wanting to make one of these styles of aprons!!! 😊

[@dale3404]

I needed a gift idea for my daughter. Perfect timing..

[@lisettebreukink4452]

Thank you very very much for this pattern and the bright instructions. Wanted for a long time such an apron, made it right away from a medium weight 100% cotton denim. The tip to sew a narrower seam at the round corners worked wonderful, it's amazing I never saw this trick before and I sew for more than 50 years. I also liked how you changed the fabric fold before cutting the pattern, thus saving fabric for later use, so sustainable. Wearing mine now, it gives a cozy homey feeling. Sending you much love from Delft, the Netherlands

[@mrgarner4796]

I have my first apron cut out and needed a refresher on how next to proceed. You explain the hemming and finishing so well. This is the first of five I am making for Christmas gifts. Thank you, Alisa.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Glad it was helpful and I am so happy this video came in handy! I made some for Christmas gifts too - there will also be a video for matching potholders :)

[@mrgarner4796]

@ThoughtfulCreativity I will be watching for the pot holder video. Last year I made bowl and plate cozies with matching napkins. The year before that I made trivets to place hot casseroles and serving bowls on to protect the table. I used 10 inch squares and with right sides together, I sewed around three sides , folded and pressed a 1/4 inch hem to the inside, then turned it right side out and pressed. Next I pressed creases (fold in half twice and press) for the channels I sewed. I filled the channels with rice and three whole cloves in each channel pocket, clip or pin leaving sufficient room for the presser foot, then sewed along all channel tops. When hot dishes are on the trivets, the fragrance of the cloves is pleasant...if you like cloves. I enjoy this part of Christmas. Thank you for all your wonderful projects and sewing ideas.

[@GigiMarieKing]

I have several artists in the family, a couple of professional chefs and of course, cooks ☺️ I have to make several for our grandchildren who like to make art when they visit.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! I am so happy this will come in handy! Nothing better than a useful household item!

[@fives5571]

Thank you! I’ll be making these for all the cookists and crafters on my Christmas list. Such an easy, fun, and useful project!

[@juanitaconover8836]

I am so amazed at all of the ideas you come up with for us!! Thank you for the PDF link and measurements. Another exciting project to make for us and for gifting; thank you, so much!

[@jayashreerangaswamy1381]

It's very beautiful and easy. Thank you so much for the ideas. I just loved it. I will definitely try it.

[@osmoseelf1117]

I made one for my mum who now has trouble attaching ties behind her back. I used a constrasting bias binding. And I made a reversible one for my aunt.

[@seekercons4498]

Love the contrast bias binding idea!!

[@kimmymiller1372]

What a cute apron! Easy and functional. You have such great ideas and wonderful instructions. Thanks so much for sharing😊

[@Queenread82]

Alisa this is such a good tutorial! I love the finishing. My (deceased) BFF gave me a one yard apron pattern very similar to this one that I've made up several times. I like yours too, mostly because I like you and I like your instruction.

[@maryhutto]

I have found that aprons are always great gifts to make. I like this "easy to slip on" style. Thank you for this tutorial. ❤

[@nylanelson8660]

Very easy to follow instructions that even a beginner should be able to follow. These Depression era aprons have made a come back & are now popular again. Thank you for the tutorial & pattern 💜

[@elainesnyder8210]

Thank you for this great tutorial and pattern. I definitely will use it. The possibilities are endless. ❤

[@marthagerow]

Thank you! This was so clear and much more straight forward than some of the other videos I have been looking at!

[@Queenread82]

I love a long apron. I need coverage! Thank you Alisa!

[@Ackesha100]

Thank you! When I have certain projects in mind, your videos have been so helpful and I've always wanted to make this type of Apron!!!!

[@paintingwithparrots8446]

Thank you so much. No waist tie that is in the wrong place and no neck strap that is too long!

[@joanneogley4874]

Great tutorial! first time I was able to understand how to make this type of apron. Thanks for the amazing directions

[@rachelg7948]

I really love how you're showing different techniques and how to use nifty devices like the hump jumper and the presser foot button. Great pattern design for this, too, been after one of these for a while and this looks achievable with some lovely details. Thank you :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

My pleasure! I am just trying to make life easier for all of us. Bias tape is another option for finishing this apron, but we would need A LOT, so this is way easier and faster :)

[@ilonaLogarzo]

Such a generous gift to share this apron pattern! Thank you, I look forward to using it my garden too!!

[@karentzn]

This is a stunning design and tutorial. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your talent

[@Chez-Lara]

Oh thank you for making this video I've been waiting forever for you to make an apron tutorial just like this one❤❤❤

[@djtblizzle]

Alisa I love you so much!!! Not only are your videos informative, but you’re so fun!! ❤️

[@Orolomian]

Thank you! I’m making one for me right away!

[@alycelappin]

Great video! I guess one could make two and sew them together make reversible? Love it!

[@marlenejones6266]

That's exactly what I plan on doing. One side is a pretty whimsical bird pattern and the other side is solid white and I might embroider something like a cardinal or two or five, lol and possibly a verse

[@margashcroft549]

@alycelappin going to do the same.

[@reginalooby850]

What an awesome teacher you are!

[@lilimsi]

Thank you! beautiful and easy-to-use your patterns !

[@jessicarabbit1164]

I have wanted to make an apron like this for ages; this is the best video I have found!!

[@kimhanback1302]

It's so funny, I've been wanting to make one of these aprons. I saw where it's called an adult jour apron. They want $14.99 and up on Etsy for a pattern. Thank you for this video.

[@lauragoodman3378]

Me too

[@mrgarner4796]

...me three...😂

[@pamelavance648]

Me four

[@mrgarner4796]

@@pamelavance648 LOL it seems we have a sense of humor 😂

[@anamariamurray3454]

Me five ❤

[@laura108]

Yess! I was just thinking j needed to get to making some aprons for myself and my kiddos ❤ thank you thank you

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! :) If you want to do a simpler apron, like the traditional one, then here's a video and measurements, too :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6rdkn6Xi5eAfa8

[@anamariamunoz62]

Muchas gracias. Justo lo que andaba buscando, muy fácil y hermoso. Haré uno de Navidad.

[@lindahoffman8296]

I'm going to make this! I need it and love it.

[@barbaracoleman9215]

I purchased this pattern, but never made it, until now. Thank you for the detailed instructions. I will also try it two sided...wish me luck.

[@Chamarita357]

Very nice, perfect gift giving! Thanks Alisa, love your channel.❤

[@kimberlysmith2688]

Beautiful Alisa. Thank you for sharing. Would make a wonderful addition to my 100 apron collection.

[@sweet_coconut]

Thank you very much for the awesome tutorial!

[@veronicabush9844]

Thankyou so much for this easy project ❤

[@pamd6532]

That was such a great tutorial. Can't wait to try it!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Yay! Thank you!

[@mufithabuhari4021]

Thank you very much for this useful video Alisa

[@deb.m.7458]

I wish you had done this earlier because I purchased a pattern. However, will also make your version because I need two aprons ❤ Really cute and always wanted to make one. Was waiting for a pattern from your channel.

[@julsbendandi9374]

Thank you! I have wanted to make a pattern like this for a long time! ❤

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Awesome detailed video 🧵✅

[@brendabuckley7071]

Love love love the apron !

[@InAgatasCottage]

Lovely apron. I must make one soon :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Go for it, I am sure you will make it in a fabulous fabric!

[@ArlenePMCM]

So cute and valuable for home and crafting!

[@fc4660]

May I make a suggestion for another project? A man’s shirt turned back to front (buttoned up back) becomes a painting smock for kids. A) the tail cut off straight and used as a pocket at the front B) the collar removed - turned into a mandarin collar instead? C) sleeves cut shorter to fit the child e.g. add elastic cuffs instead

[@gagswag]

Really good idea

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Love love love this beautiful apron thank you so much for sharing I totally love the teaching in this very easy to understand and follow along❣️🧵✂️🪡❤️💗💗💖💓

[@victoriahannah1633]

Love this and would be wonderful gifts.

[@Twobabiessoapandapothecary]

Your video just came across my feed this morning. How have I never seen you. You are so talented I have literally watched your channel all morning while crafting.

[@lauriepayseur5897]

She has the best calming voice, doesn’t she!

[@petro3441]

Thanx this is super cool. Gonna try it as soon as i have nice material

[@laurum1318]

Love it! Thank you! ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I am so happy you like it! I have a few accessories designed for it, to go as a gift set together in the future videos :)

[@meltemtuna2134]

Learned a lot! Thank you!

[@rohayumuhamad7457]

❤❤❤ love this project

[@cyndy338]

Just found you and had to subscribe! 🎉👏👏👍😊

[@msmonet]

Very nice. I recently saw a pinafore dress that was made like this type of apron. The back overlapped to continue the skirt. ❤

[@mlsy3783]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful apron! Can you make one for kids?

[@cocasio7190]

Thank you!

[@jazenestrabo4196]

Thank you for sharing this i love it😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

That apron is cute on you. It looks like it is going to last a long time. I'm wondering if your apron pattern could be turned into an apron-jumper-dress?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I think it certainly can be! Just need more coverage and problem solving the design so that it does not unexpectedly "pop open". But it can definitely be a fun dress or pinafore, or a little vest/blouse!

[@Lili-ls7um]

I made mine reversible :D ie I like the lining as we

[@pamelavance648]

Thank you 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@melanybaijnath494]

Good afternoon. I love this apron. How can I download the pattern please❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there Melany, this Members Extra video will explain where and how - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZezl3Spi7aYh8U

[@melanybaijnath494]

@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you

[@grizelmarquez949]

I want to make one of this. Although it looks like One size fits all , fits all small people 😮.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there, I showed in this video how you can make it bigger :)

[@Indie-7]

Thank you for another great video. Where do you like to purchase your fabric?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Great question :) I actually have a full video about it, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJupmaGQnJuCfc0

[@Indie-7]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you!

[@galereece513]

Hello love tutorial please could you please tell me how much fabric I should buy to make this apron thank you

[@kathykeck5200]

Thank you so much!

[@Sabrina1998]

Thanks so much for this pattern and video. I made this but I am bigger (39” bust) and the front part is too narrow. How can I adjust this so it covers my entire chest when I put it on? Thanks a million ❤

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hi Sabrina, let's see - it is very easy. At the 2:53 in this video you see a diagram of "slash and spread technique to make the pattern bigger. The pattern you see is mirrored (so you see the full pattern), you will be working with half of the pattern. You have 2 options. Option Nr1 - draft a straight line from the top of the front strap to the hem. Then do the same on the back strap. Cut through both lines and then spread them by even amount (remember that the patter is on the fold, so if you only need to make front wider by 2", then you would add 1" to you front strap spread and the same amount to the back). This method will make the straps wider, too. Option Nr2 - this method will only make the front wider, straps will stay as they are. Take you pattern, place it in front of you. Take additional piece of paper, tape it to the front of the pattern, from top to bottom. Now add necessary amount of width to the left of the center front (the part that is on the fold). Since the pattern is on the fold the same principle will apply, if you need front be wider by 2", then add only 1" strip of paper to the left of the center front. That's it :) I hope this helps :)

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Here's a Members Extra video about the general idea of a slash and spread method. You can apply it in many ways to many different patterns, garments and accessories - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGWfIGdf71ljdk

[@Sabrina1998]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity wow 🤩 I will have to re-read this a few times to soak it all up. Thank you for taking the time for this detailed response. I will keep you posted on here!!! I am determined to make it fit me nicely 🥰

[@ChristineMcClendon]

Can you make a kid's size of this for print out or suggest how I could down scale for a child size? Would love to make matching apron in kid size?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there Christine! Let's see, I have a regular apron video that includes adult and toddler size (my daughter is 6 and she still wear the apron I made in that video), so draft that and from there adjust to look like this apron. If you place both pattern next to each other you will be able to see what adjustments you need to make. here's the video for the apron I mentioned - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6rdkn6Xi5eAfa8

[@ChristineMcClendon]

Thanks!

[@gwencobb1452]

I have been wanting to.make one if these for a while,was disappointed you didn't show how to draft the pattern

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You simply follow the measurements on the print out :) mostly straight lines :)

[@hollylewandowski4369]

Can you show us how to make a bowl cozy for the microwave

[@thaliakikiza3716]

THANK YOU FOR THE NICE APRON! WHAT SIZE IS IT FOR? I M L OR XL.

[@marthaslater318]

I'm a subscriber. How do I get the pattern? Love the apron.

[@verot8444]

@@marthaslater318 it's in the link in the video description

I am anxious to get at this apron but I have a question. How do I deal with the shoulder joining if I want to make this reversable? Do I leave them both unsewn until I have turned it right side out?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

The best way would be to first do the pockets on both aprons. Then, place them right sides together and sew, leaving the tops of the straps (the narrow parts) unsewn, on both front and back. Turn the apron right side out, press, press, press and topstitch all of the edges (otherwise every time you wash it will be a hot mess coming out of the washer and you will be ironing for a while). Then you will need to carefully place one strap inside of another, tucking in all of the raw edges. That's how I would go about it. Be careful, making an apron like this from two layers can be VERY bulky and might not be comfortable to wear. I hope this helps :)

@@ThoughtfulCreativity thank you ... I will think carefully before proceeding with a reversable

[@leelulady2010]

I feel like I could actually make this one, by hand.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh for sure, without a problem, it would make a great "slow stitching" project!

[@NK-jy4zy]

Where do you get your fabric labels from?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Open the description of this video, it is listed there :)

[@graciemizell8626]

Where can i find the pattern

[@trishowen43]

I just joined your channel as a member, but can’t find a way to download the pattern for the apron pattern. When you say, “down below” I can’t find anything on my iPad to go below. Help! 😢

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello Trish, here's a video that will help you with that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZezl3Spi7aYh8U You can also simply click on your your KZbin profile picture, select "purchases and memberships" and there next to your membership to this channel you will see a button that says "see perks". Simply click on it, and then click on the perk that says "free instruction sheets and templates". From there, google drive will open up - click on the templates folder and find this apron pattern to print out :) you can either use this method or the one outline in the video link I posted here :) let me know if you need more assistance!

[@TheJennabelle]

How do I access the pattern? I am not finding the link below at all.

[@marlenejones6266]

Can you tell how much yardage you used? I need to make two bigger adult size aprons. Thank you. Such a great pattern

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

it is about 40" by 40" for the entire apron. Some fabrics shrink after wash considerably, so might need to add a bit more of a safety margin. But if you're going for quilting cotton, which is often 44" wide, then you will need about 1 yd and 4" for 1 apron, approximately. Once you put the pattern together (it is really quick), you can then do a "tissue test" - just place the pattern on your body and see if you need more length to add and etc, that will ensure that you have everything you need for your project :)

[@corinnegeddings4667]

I have been working for 2 hours trying to find the PDF pattern pieces to print off nor am I able tp JOIN as the page will not open when I click on it...what am I doing wrong??

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hi there, Corinne, it is really easy :) If you're not a paying Members - then just click on the link in the description and you will have a PDF guide to drafting your own pattern. If you want to join and become a Member, then simply click on "join" button that is located next to the "subscribe" button right under this video. Then you will be able to access the actual template for this apron.

[@emanfurawi9620]

I can not found the patren

[@bjutro3800]

❤

[@darleneappleman3911]

I have a brand new janome sewing machine sewist 740dc

[@Queenread82]

Does this look blurry to anyone else? - Oh wait, it cleared up. no, no it's blurry again.

[@seekercons4498]

If KZbin videos are blurry but then clear up without you changing your resolution, it’s most likely your internet connection. If you can, move closer to your router.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I love it. Thank you!