Learn to Sew- Mary Mulari Crisscross Apron | Crisscross Apron Tutorial | No Tie Apron Tutorial

Are you wanting to make a handmade gift for someone, but you're not sure what to make? Well, don't go anywhere! In this video, I am going to show you, step-by-step, how to sew this adorable crisscross back apron.
The pattern is designed by Mary Mulari. It is brilliantly designed. It is reversible, easy to get on and off, and it's very comfortable.
It has large pockets that you can choose to include or not include.
It also has the option of several sizes.
It is a fantastic project for any beginner seamstress, but it doesn't mean that the seasoned seamstress can't enjoy it as well!
Pair it with some kitchen utensils for a perfect shower or birthday gift, or, my preference, pair it with some fun sewing notions. We, seamstresses, are always covered with strands of thread!
Fabric provided by ineedfabric.com.
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Products I used in this video are:
Mary Mulari Crisscross Apron Pattern:
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Baby Lock Verve Sewing and Embroidery Machine:
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Baby Lock Celebrate Serger:
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Maderia Aerofil Sew-All Thread:
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Heat N Bond Fusible Interfacing:
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Pro Plus SmartIron by Oliso This is the new version
The one in the video has been discontinued.
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Bohin Water Erase Fine Marking Pen:
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Dritz Pattern Weights:
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Comfort Grip Magic Pins:
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Olfa 45mm Splash Rotary Cutter:
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18" x 24" Dual Sided Cutting Mat by Quilters Select:
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2 1/2" x 8" Omnigrid Ruler:
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White Maxi Lock Thread:
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Small Teal Scissors:
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Gingher 9 inch Lightweight Bent Trimmers:
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Dritz Thermal Thimbles:
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Best Press Spray:
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Seam Align Glue:
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EZY Hem Gauge:
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Dritz Magnetic Wrist Pin Holder:
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Chaco Liner Pen Style:
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4-in-1 Essential Sewing Tool:
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Pinking Shears 8 inches:
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6" x 6" Rule *The one I used in the video has been discontinued.
Here is one by Quilter's Select:
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CutRite HandiGauge:
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[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

I have this pattern, and I love it! I took the extra time to trace the pattern onto a big sheet of tissue paper. For the pockets, I created lined pockets by cutting 8 pocket pieces instead of 4, placed these pieces right sides together, folded the hem back for the top, and then sewed all around leaving an opening to turn the pocket right side out. All the usual-clipped the seams and corners before turning, pressed flat, and I added two rows of topstitching across the top hem. Pin into place, and topstitch, making sure to close that opening where the pocket was turned. Takes a tad more work and fabric for those extra pocket pieces, but I think the pockets feel better when I put my hands in them. They feel sturdier, and no interfacing should be needed. I wear this apron around the house, mainly for the pockets! 😄

[@TeresaV]

I love Sewing Parts Online! Y'all have been helping me with hard to find machine parts. So happy to find out you make videos as well. Such nice folks!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Trisha, I really really enjoyed watching you create this beautiful apron. 🧡🧡🧡. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you! You too!

[@deannastatler7712]

You have excellent teaching skill, voice, and editing. Professional. Perfect video, a pleasure to watch and learn from!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words! Teaching brings me joy and I am so glad that you enjoyed it! 😊

[@ginab697]

If you don't have interfacing, just use another piece of scrap fabric. That's what my Grandma always did!

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

That’s what I did-the pockets feel better with the fabric interfacing (instead of the iron on interfacing) when my hands are in there.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

It’s much easier to fuse the fabric to the interfacing BEFORE cutting out the pocket. Trying to exactly line up pieces cut separately is a recipe for getting the adhesive on your iron and ironing board.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

That's a great idea!

[@DoriMena]

I bought the panel from Mary Mulari and was a little lost. This video really helped! Thanks a million

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You're so welcome!

[@margimunson]

I also have this pattern and have been making them for my friends and family! I’m on number 87! Got the kids pattern and have made several of those, however I added an extra 3” to the hem, per the preschool teachers request! Makes sense for littles!

[@SewingPartsOnline]

87?! That's amazing!!

[@bettygordon7379]

Almost finished. I really like this type of pattern. I Next time, I will try it in reversible style.

[@mrfsealah]

So you don’t sew the bottoms together? I’m a little confused on this.

[@proaldsen4885]

Great I bought pattern the video made it so clear

[@SewingPartsOnline]

I'm glad it made you feel confident with your project! I'd love to see your apron when you're done! You can share pics in our FB Group: Sewing Parts Online -Sewing Community!

[@sararamos3903]

I like the way you explain things and not just pass by them very quickly. I am a newbie and was looking for this kind of apron but without being reversible do you have any links to that.? please and thank you.

[@mtt1522]

Wheare kent i get that pattern

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Sorry for the late reply! We were snowed in. Here's the link to the pattern on our site: www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/crisscross-apron-pattern-mary-mulari-designs Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@matrixmom3300]

Love this for mothers day gift! So, how about adding a small kitchen towel in front for a modification? I love having a small towel to wipe my hands while I'm cooking. Any ideas? I'm a newbie to sewing and just teaching myself from your helpful and creative videos.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Love this for a Mother's Day gift! What a great idea! I love your idea about the hand towel. I wonder what would work best... maybe sticking with the pattern; however, substituting the lower part of the pattern with a towel or---what I think may work better would be to include a loop sticking out of the side seam where you can attach a towel. I love the towels that have a little button at the top. You would normally put it around your oven door bar, or something along those lines, but you could totally adapt it for your apron! I love that you are thinking about new ways to use this pattern. If you haven't joined our Facebook page yet - Sewing Parts Online - I would love it if you joined us. There, we share pictures and ideas with our sewing community. Great ideas are always shared! :)

[@faithwalker5196]

I love this! I want to get this, but they’re out of stock for the patterns. Bummer.

[@marlenejones6266]

I need a 3X for my daughter. Could I enlarge this or will it fit. I cannot find the sizes included

[@angelawakolee4338]

Thank you for the video ... I was stumped on how to sew the straps on the apron, I was sewing. (Hand sewn)

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You're welcome!

[@angelawakolee4338]

@@SewingPartsOnline I also love the idea of the pockets on the apron.

[@user-ze2gv2xw8z]

How do you get this pattern to wrap around your sides and your back a little bit? Seems to only fit really skinny people the correct way. And the few adjustments I have tried didn’t change it at all :(

[@user-xi7fw6lt2d]

Hi, is the bottom left open or is it sewed to the back

[@kathyknit6147]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You're welcome! I hope that you enjoy making it.

[@theresalozano2798]

Help I did this wrong do I just cut down the middle or did I do this wrong 3:32

[@sullivanmclaughlin-yl5uw]

I have fabric with a right and wrong side. When cutting out the patterns, do I have the right side of the fabric folded in or should it be showing and I lay the pattern on top of it?

[@marthagilland6355]

Hey girl I'm 3x will it fit me! Thanks

[@zinsygirl1]

I could not have made this apron without watching this video…well, maybe, but it would have taken me a lot longer and maybe a lot more ripping.

[@colleenmarchant927]

I am making this reversible apron today and want to sew the bottom to close it. Will this make the apron not lay flat or make it wonky somehow or do you recommend not sewing it closed? I am thinking maybe large ric rac on the bottom and on the pocket tops, too.

[@bettygordon7379]

I was surprised not to see instructions in the packet. This video is a great help. My question- Can I make this unlined or will it not hang correctly?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You could hack the pattern to just be one-sided. It should hang fine; it just won't be reversible. I'm glad that you enjoyed the tutorial. :)

[@bekahroni1]

I've had this pattern for a few years but I can't find the strap pattern piece anywhere. Is there any way someone could share the measurements for it so I can create a new pattern piece?

[@abr5873]

3x14” for L/XL, 3x11.25” for S/M.

[@katevriner5189]

Probably a dumb question from a beginner, when you are pinning the pattern on the fabric, are the two wrong sides facing each other or is the fabric facing the same direction? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@terri9105]

Where can I buy/get the pattern?

[@user-ze2gv2xw8z]

What kind of serger do you use in this video? Is it user friendly? Im looking into purchasing one.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Tricia used the Baby Lock Celebrate in this video! It's super user-friendly! You can check it out here: www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/babylock-celebrate-serger-bls1

[@bettyking5032]

Don't pre-wash if you want to get the pockets and back straps from the one yard of fabric. I had a piece I had already washed and dried, so I did the same with the other piece. When I laid out the pattern there was not enough room for the ties. Otherwise, I like this apron.

[@conniecopenhaver120]

If the pattern is purchased, can the buyer sew Apron from it and sell the Aprons only commercially as a Small Batch Manufacturer?

[@elisedvazquez6790]

I got this pattern and im confuse when I cut the pattern out my neck line looks nothing like your where did I go wrong

[@laurapfeiff9782]

I'm just curious. In the clip where you top stitch the cross-bands together, it looks like you are using a wooden tool of some sort to help guide the apron on the sewing machine. What is that, and do you recommend it?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

YES! It's honestly one of our favorite tools and we use it nearly every day actually. www.sewingpartsonline.com/4-in-1-essential-sewing-tool.aspx

[@laurapfeiff9782]

Thank you!@@SewingPartsOnline

[@merryirons2630]

What seam allowance is used?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

I believe Tricia used a 5/8" seam allowance for this project!

[@30wenn]

Where can I get the pattern??

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Hi Wendy! You can find the pattern here: www.sewingpartsonline.com/crisscross-apron-pattern-mary-mulari-designs.aspx

[@joaniehendricks9106]

I don’t have a machine that does serge or zigzag. Can I just turn up the edge to finish it?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You sure can!

[@vickirusso5851]

Where can I find this pattern?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Hi Vicki! You can get this pattern here: www.sewingpartsonline.com/products/crisscross-apron-pattern-mary-mulari-designs

[@perlamanimtin8779]

Really can't understand it is important is the measurement

[@gailstewart9359]

How fo you fit the center bans in they are the same size & I did trim before?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

I inserted mine about 1/2" or so; however, it will vary depending on your size. I usually insert it and pin it, try on the apron and see if I need to adjust it at all. If it's too tight, I take it out a bit, repin and try it on again. Same goes if it is too loose. I don't suggest trimming it until you know how far you will be inserting it. In my example, I just inserted it 1/2" and did not trim. I hope this helps.

[@laritapope1982]

When I attach the crisscross bands…they are the same width. When I insert one 1/2” it doesn’t want to lay flat. Have I cut something wrong?

[@debiroberts9514]

I do not have a serger a what should I do?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

You sure don't! A serger is quicker; however, you can totally do it with just your sewing machine. You could finish the edges with a zig zag stitch or an overcast stitch. 😊

[@kayedean6123]

Great tutorial! Do you carry the pattern?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you for your kind words! We sure do. There is a link for it in the description of this video. 😊

[@SewingPartsOnline]

If you go straight to our site, www.sewingpartsonline.com , it's part number MP12. Happy sewing!

[@noncebavava5560]

Where can I buy the pattern I like it thnx

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Here is a link for it! www.sewingpartsonline.com/crisscross-apron-pattern-mary-mulari-designs.aspx

[@Beeni-wello777]

Where to buy this pattern?

[@SewingPartsOnline]

www.sewingpartsonline.com/crisscross-apron-pattern-mary-mulari-designs.aspx

[@CC-cy4rd]

Very nicely done. I want to ask what happened to Sarah? I'm just asking

[@SewingPartsOnline]

Thank you 😊 She moved to be closer to family!

[@CC-cy4rd]

@@SewingPartsOnline ok thanks

[@SewingPartsOnline]

@@CC-cy4rd You're welcome 😊

[@CC-cy4rd]

@@SewingPartsOnline you are awesome. I love your videos you are so good. Keep giving us videos.

[@SewingPartsOnline]

@@CC-cy4rd Thank you! We plan to keep them coming! Thanks for watching.

[@raebrooks5317]

😃❤️!

[@graceciaffoni3328]

Did you leave the bottom open

[@SewingPartsOnline]

I made 2. I left the bottom on one open. It's cute either way. 😊