How to Sew a Simple Apron

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This video shows you how to make a simple apron using only 1 yard of fabric!
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*I did not prewash my fabric, but you totally can (and probably should). I recommend washing it on the gentle or hand wash cycle and tumble dry low or air dry to keep as much of the fabric in tact as possible. You can also zig zag your sizes to that it won’t fray too much. Just be aware that if you don’t prewash, your apron might shrink a little in the wash - wash on cold and tumble dry low. I did wash mine after I sewed it and it did shrink but just slightly :)
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[@jenb9274]

Thank you for leaving a legacy of helping others learn.

[@edithfrias5971]

This tutorial was super easy to follow, especially with the written out instructions. It was my first sewing project and my mom absolutely loved it! My grandma asked me to make her one as well. Thanks so much!!

[@cynthiaesquibel3191]

Nice and simple..exactly what I was looking for as a sewing guide to replace my old one- it was made 35 years ago for my nana, I inherited it 20 years ago. After 35 years of constant, daily wear it finally is ready to be retired! This style of apron will hold up for many years of service! Thank you for a refresher course..it's been years since I've sewn like this and I needed a good review! Well done, and many thanks!

[@konyaashley293]

Thank you for the apron pattern. It was so easy to follow. The apron turned out great.

[@robinluther3617]

Beautifully taught and executed! Sewing some Thanksgiving themed items to raffle to raise funds for our work charity for this Holiday season. We do a "feed a family" project and then do gifts for a family in need at Christmas time. I think this apron will be a perfect addition to the items and I have just the fabric in mind!

[@michellevenne-wardrop8823]

One of my favourite aprons

[@joslynpetty2070]

Melanie - your videos have inspired me to start sewing! I was given some white-washed denim fabric and decided to use it to make one of these aprons. I had only sewn a few pillowcases before this. It turned out amazing! I also added few more pockets, including a cell phone pocket at the top.

[@parvathiakkaraju3381]

Love this tutorial .. beautiful and thorough explanation . 🙏🏽

[@patriciateeters5565]

Now this is the apron pattern I was looking for. Thank you so much, Melanie. Wonderful job you did with your sewing and your tutorial.

[@cindyzak6817]

I don’t think this work the first time. I really like this apron. I make aprons and clothing protectors for my craft sales. Hope to see you again on this site soon.

[@beadrat]

Thank you so much! I was searching KZbin for a simple apron, but everyone made something so easy look so complicated to make, but your video was by far the simplest and easiest to follow and understand. Thank you again and keep up the good work!

[@fazeelathompson5488]

I loved this tutorial. I like that you show us how to cut the fabric pieces and, even though, you posted the measurements, you say it on the video. Thank you for making it seem easy.

[@merralindagoddard9530]

😢 I miss you and your videos.

[@cindyzak6817]

This is the first time I’ve seen you. I really like your apron. I make aprons and clothing protectors for craft sales. Yours is the easiest I’ve ever seen. Hope to see more of you.

[@85sevenheaven]

Excellent tutorial. I made this and it turned out perfect!! Thank you so much for such a great tutorial!

[@komisobaba]

Thank you. I loved this. You are a very good teacher.

[@auntiepoo2]

Perfect timing on this video! Just a couple days after you posted it my sister asked if I could make her an apron, and she specifically asked for me to make the straps long enough to wrap around and tie in the front. So I'm going to try to make one for her birthday, I just hope I have time with all the other projects I'm working on!

[@nicodraven9180]

instablaster...

[@tmstar7449]

This is the BEST tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@agneskalyonge3577]

This was satisfying to watch, thanks!

[@meredithbrown681]

Great tutorial! Detailed and easy to follow - love watching your videos!

[@cherrylfitzgerald4113]

You make your projects so easy to understand. Thanks!

[@MelanieHam]

+cherryl Fitzgerald Thank you for the kind words!

[@emilymoore5489]

I just LOVE you! You make everything so simple and easy. So doable! Thank you!!

[@teamab7772]

Perfect editing. Bravo and thank you for sharing the important details. 😉👍. Great video.

[@AntoinetteEmily]

Melanie I really enjoyed this tutorial. You even manage to look gorgeous in an Apron! This would be a fabulous xmas gift for my mother in law.

[@deniseview4253]

easy to follow. I'm thinking of this for Christmas for my granddaughters.

[@carolrobinson9607]

I enjoyed the tutorial very simple and easy to follow. Thanks

[@Marlahanna]

Hi Melanie! I loved seeing you. I hope your family is doing well.

[@tjones8774]

Awesome job made it very clear and easy!

[@MariahAnn-t8y]

This was exactly what i was looking for thank you!!

[@farmergirlknits9575]

Love this video. I think I will use my Kamsnaps for the neck strap so I can adjust it if necessary.

[@roadrunner123]

Great apron. Looks very nice.

[@RP741930]

love this! i made two today and ill definitely be making more for gifts! thanks for the great tutorial!

[@MelanieHam]

+RP741930 awesome!!

[@nishatkhan3610]

very intresting and quite easy to make... thanks for shareing.....

[@bethblake7543]

Love this tutorial! I'm a beginner and i would love to know how to make a thread catcher, i love all you tutorials Melanie!!

[@susanlinville3136]

Thank you for this amazing video for us beginners!

[@28butterflykisses]

It's so mesmerizing to watch u sew. 😍 Thank u so much for this tutorial.

[@jenniferwilliams307]

Thanks I certainly gonna do this.

[@carolhill9934]

Miss you Melanie ❤😢

[@aprilsky66]

That's a neat job done!

[@sheilaschuette7969]

very interesting and quite easy to make. Thanks for sharing.

[@IronOnsUS]

Thank you. Nice tutorial. Cute apron.

[@nanasstitches3188]

Love the apron - I'm going to make one. I've been looking for a pattern just like this!

[@anuvic128]

That's so nice. You made it look so easy . .. do you have any videos that you have done for baby's cloth diaper?

[@wissalelkoushe8696]

Very nice Melanie

[@kirstenbruce5284]

thankyou I was just going to start a apron awesome video

[@ladybutterfly5667]

😊 Thank you,I will treasure your video,😊Many Blessings🙏❤️🦋

[@jenniferboyd9060]

This is a great video, however you may wanna edit it to say you should have 17" left for the straps as you say 15" and that will leave someone short if they buy fabric based off the measurements, your blog also says 15". I just wanted to give you a heads up so you could fix it, at least on your blog lol I love your channel and have made this apron for myself and my mom, 2 of my sisters want one now too haha!

[@patriciamorales8565]

I realized 12 inches for the ties and 5 inches for the neck strap. I was left with 16 1/2 inches of fabric So I cut four strips of 3 and strips of 2 1/4.

[@ramonakearns2101]

Thanks for sharing. How heavy is the fabric you're using?

[@bubbamell50]

Gonna have to try this

[@sheriwolf5797]

Miss you Melanie😢

[@shunayariley5072]

Thanks so much very helpful

[@chergreenful]

Love how easy it is I will try this

[@catherinehead8093]

Brilliant ❤😊

[@fahimmahmad9731]

Lovely video looks so easy to follow will give it a go thanks for a fantastic video ;)

[@Liz_510.]

Lol this looks so cool I am a beginner on the sewing machine and was hoping for some ideas on making a memorial quilt for my mom I bought machine so me an her could make things together but she passed away before she could show me how to use it now I look at it and want to run but a friend said I should make a memorial quilt for her and have some ideas but don't know how to get started any tips

[@bettyking6923]

Very clear and well done tutorial. If I were making this for me the measurements would be perfect. However, I do need to make some larger sizes for gifting to other women. Can you tell me what adjustments would be necessary for a size 16?

[@elladuhon2297]

I thought this should be very easy to follow except i didn't see how you came up with those measurements, and about the length of how far down from top to side, when cutting, was this your comfort level for your waist or hips to put in the ties ? And i loved the material on both aprons, Thanks Melanie Ella in Texas

[@zanity777]

Good Job!

[@bethbilous4720]

love this fabric where did you get it and what name brand is it?

[@remoorekable]

Love it! Making this today!!

[@aaminamian2722]

Hi Melanie, thank you for a good idea as to the straps. For someone who is 5' 6" tall, would you use the same measurements? Keep the videos coming please with new ideas. When I make my apron, how do I send you a picture? Greetings from Chelmsford, MA.

[@wilycat5290]

Nice apron. Thanks 😊

[@nuvoclassic]

how did you come up with 13" for the first cut?

[@llllllllllilillii]

Hi. Did you make your ironing board cover? What's the name of that fabric or where'd you get it. It looks like heart ikat. I love hearts. Thanks

[@wandaangel6358]

I love it good job thank you

[@bdelpesco]

"and of course you need a sewing machine, and an ironing board..." and a cat wandering around the sewing table for a cat-cameo. I love Jack.

[@MelanieHam]

+Belinda Del Pesco of course, "helpful" kitties are a must!

[@bdelpesco]

+Melanie Ham I love seeing his paws or tail meandering by the corners of the POV on the screen. Always there, just in case you need his help. :)

[@ruthcoffing8063]

Would this pattern work for a man? Would I need more than one yard?

[@sallyluu82]

Belinda Del Pesc

[@carolesisko6544]

Great tutorial! Tried to download the PDF instructions but they were not available...can you help with this? Thanks so much!

[@lailastagno]

Awesome Melanie!! Thank you!! How about a tutorial on how to sew a "bag keeper", those ones with elastic on the ends??

[@MelanieHam]

+Laila Stagno thank you for the suggestion!

[@sallylu4529]

Thanks for share! I found this hot canvas apron in promotion now! maybe you can view and try? Hope help for you! www.amazon.com/gp/mpc/A3AF4TJ34N4T71

[@bethglenmaddie]

Love this! Where do you find those pins? I have been looking for them but can't find them anywhere! I think I would like those better than the round head ones.

[@margebowman352]

Good instructions

[@maggiemae987]

How long did it take you to be able to sew a straight line so easily? And cut?

[@gunasehareshunmugamm8852]

Love your description. Chef Guna :)

[@gcorre02]

do you have measurements for a larger size apron? To fit a size 12 person.

[@candykelly2705]

Gina, I have a friend that is a larger person, well; so am I and was wondering the same thing. I think the best thing to do is guestimate what Melanie's size is and add from there.

[@jamiekrista]

Love your thoughtful videos, also you are super pretty

[@marylouguajardo2830]

Mel with Easter coming up can you please show step by step how to crochet a simple small Easter Bunny. I have seen other videos but they tell to makw so many chains or tell yoy what size hook and the magic circle for me i have troublele. I find ir easier maku g a chain to create my circles. Thanks your viedos r always good. I have been trying almost all nifhr and i made a buuny out of a sqyare used hook size reconended but for some reason bunnt came oyt to large and i used the 1/2 doubke crichet.

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Love it!!!!

[@kellybowser6002]

Loved the cat! Mine tries to "help me" quite often by laying on the items I need the most : - )

[@chandracox6814]

Melanie, the PDF file is not available to download anymore. Can you fix that please?

[@gwendolynobando2794]

what would be the measurement for a 2x?

[@tricia3071]

I can't wait to go buy fabric and make an apron for Christmas!

[@MelanieHam]

+Tricia Riddick wahoo, have fun!

[@mimosaflora4590]

vraiment joli cet apron !

[@joyannpeterson1822]

So I decided to make the apron super tough with Jean material on back. What would you suggest between the two fabrics? Or..

[@trinitycunningham7084]

In making this for a child how will the measurements differ for material?

[@patsy.dlongoria516]

Did great, I just wish you can show me how to do an adjustment belt.???

[@bethbilous4720]

Could you do a tutorial on a Japanese cross back apron, the cross back ones like the kids on Bon Appetite wear?

[@Liz_510.]

I am in need of a sewing table as well where did you get yours

[@MelanieHam]

+Liz My sewing machine sits on a hand-me-down vintage table and the white table where I do the cutting is from ikea ;) Its the high gloss table top with adjustable legs so I can make it taller for cutting

[@melissaflores3776]

love it love so easy!

[@betterafterburnout-reginab4086]

This is perfect thank you!

[@carolebalding7150]

No mention of cutting on the straight grain?

[@genealleman6630]

Hi. Thought this apron was very simple ....Thanks for all the tips .....Lynn

[@ursulacopeland1880]

Gene Alleman simple

[@towergricel]

The apron is beautifully demonstrated, thank you. What is the artist/title of your background music?

[@karencheek7518]

I am trying to find a pattern for apron where neck straps cross cross on back rather than around the neck! Any suggestions?

[@sajidkhan-ns3qc]

Karen Cheek

[@hajarabdulla8537]

Very nice

[@kellyrhoades6259]

Can you provide the apron body exact measurements please? I already have fabric that was given to me that’s been cut. TYSM!

[@trishba1]

What kind and brand of thread are you using? Thank you and love your videos!! :)

[@dianep6396]

love this! I can think of a few people I could make this for this Christmas, do you have a tutorial for a clothespin bag? if not would you consider doing one please?? :)

[@tricityhcs]

So Easy Thanks!

[@NWMamaSita]

I'd like to make mother/daughter aprons for my daughter and granddaughter. can you tell me what the measurements should be for a child? She's 3 1/2 and wears a 5T. Thank you!

[@patbagley4997]

Hi Melanie, Hope your health is improved. I am enjoying your new videos on KZbin. I have 4 pictures to share of the new aprons I made using your pattern. I did alter the pocket(s) with 2 aprons. Unable to post the pictures, I will try on Instagram.

[@patriciapugh8217]

I didn't see what was done with the 2 extra 3" straps. the 2 for the ties were 36" because each were 36" weren't they? can you help.