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June 12, 2012 · 30 Comments

Cute Ruffled Apron Tutorial

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I love baking and I love sewing, so some of my very favorite things to sew are aprons. I have several apron patterns that I love, but this is the one that I make most often. It’s a cute, ruffled, flirty apron!

Cute Apron Tutorial

And believe me, you can make it in any fabric combo! (I have about 10 of these.)

How to Make a Cute, Ruffle Apron by CrazyLittleProjects.com

Apron Patterns: Cute Apron Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

  • About 3/4 yard of your main fabric
  • About 3/4 yard for the fabric on the back
  • About 1 yard of fabric for the ruffle and straps

 

Instructions:

To start out you are going to cut out your main pieces. The basic shape should look like this:

4th of July apron

The dimensions are:

  • 25″ long from top to bottom
  • 11″ across the top (so with your fabric folded in half as shown above, measure 5.5″)
  • 22″ across the widest point (again, you are measuring half of that since your fabric is folded, so 11″) and then just curve around to reach the bottom matching the shape above

 

To make the straps you need to cut 2 pieces of fabric that are about 4 inches wide and that are 45″ long. I do this is the same fabric that I am doing my ruffle in, so in this case it was the red and white polka dot.

Folding the straps so that right sides are together, sew the length of your straps and turn them and then press them nice and flat. I like to make the ends angled just to add a little flair:

patriotic apron tutorial

For the neck strap you need a piece that is 4″ wide by 22″ long. Fold it with right sides together, stitch the length of it and turn it. Then press it flat.

For the ruffle, cut out 2 strips that are 45″ long and about 7-8 inches wide. To make this long enough to create your ruffle, you need to sew these to strips together in the middle so that you end up with a piece that is about 90″ long. You won’t use the whole thing, but you will use a lot of it.

So, sew it together in the middle:

apron pattern

Then fold over one end and stitch it so that you have a nice little hem:

free apron pattern

And then fold it in half with right sides out and press it nice and flat.

red white and blue apron

Now, put your 2 pieces of apron together with right sides touching.

Get your straps in place. They need to be tucked inside the apron about 1 inch below the bottom of the arm pit-where the apron reaches a point and begins to turn into the curve.

Make sure the side straps are at least 1 inch down from the corner (see below).

patriotic aprons

For the neck straps put them at the top just about 1/2 inch in from the edge of your apron on either side. Pin them in place.4th of july crafts

Now you get to make your ruffle. Make sure your main fabric is on top. Working from the spot where you just put your side strap and making sure to put your ruffle piece in FRONT of your strap, start with the hemmed side. Lift your top fabric out of your way just a little so that you can work and get everything in place: (raw edge of the ruffle is out)
how to make your own apron

begin to make little pleats like this:

cute apron

and pin them in place as you go, sandwiching it between your 2 main fabrics:

ruffle apron
ruffle apron tutorial

Do them about every 1-2 inches. You can measure if you are a perfectionist. I just eyeball it. They should look something like this from the side. Stick a pin in each pleat all the way around the apron.
pleated apron

Do that all the way around to the other side.

When you get to the other side and can see where you are going to end, you will need to cut off your ruffle fabric and hem that end in the appropriate place BEFORE making your final pleat.

Once you have your apron ruffle pinned all the way around, sew your apron. Start at one of the armpit spots and sew all the way around but leave a small opening (about 4 inches) to turn it.

Turn the apron and pull out the straps and ruffle and get everything nice and smooth.

Press it flat, fold the edges of your opening in and top stitch the opening closed. Then go bake something GREAT!

Cute Apron Tutorial

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  1. Dave says

    December 22, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    I love thi tutorial! Ive made five! Two for presents and three for myself. Puts a whole new pleasure into housework! My wife will often say as she goes off to her job, “no more aprons!” Lol

    Reply
  2. Jamie hatfield says

    June 24, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    i made a variation of this! Very doable for an amateur . i wasn’t sure how far down to start the curves and end them, so I used 1/3 length for top and 2/3 for the skirt then did double ruffles!
    I don’t see a away to attach photos though

    Reply
    • Amber says

      June 26, 2018 at 9:41 am

      Sounds so cute!

      Reply
  3. Joyce says

    August 24, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Are there directions for the ruffle on the pink/white polka dot apron that is pictured (with the bow)? TIA Am getting ready to cut out the blue one today!!

    Reply
    • Amber says

      October 13, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Not sure what you mean? This is a tutorial for that.

      Reply
  4. Julie Brown says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:38 am

    This is great how ever wheres the pattern to make the apron? You know to print out and trace out and cut? Also could you show the back on this pattern please thanks.

    Reply
    • Amber says

      November 3, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Nope, sorry. Just the dimensions to cut.

      Reply
  5. sara says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:50 am

    I love that purple one! I am going to attempt the cute santa one! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kathy says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Love this apron pattern. It is so cute. Hope to make several.

    Reply
  7. Joanne says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    It;s a wonderful apron !!! Love it and i’ll try to make it 🙂 thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  8. Theresa says

    July 5, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Thanks for the great pattern. I have linked to it on my blog – http://alittlebirdmademe.wordpress.com/2013/07/05/27-free-tutorials-and-patterns-for-aprons/

    Reply
  9. Erica says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    How long did this take to make?

    Reply
    • Amber says

      June 27, 2013 at 10:36 pm

      An hour or two.

      Reply
  10. Diane says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Sorry! I found/figured out the back straps!
    Making my apron today for a late Valentine’s Day gift!
    Thanks,
    Diane

    Reply
  11. Diane says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Very cute with the ruffles! But how do you tie it closed in the back?
    I’m missing something. ?

    Reply
  12. Violets Silver Lining says

    August 12, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    So cute! Can’t wait to make one some time! 😀

    Reply
  13. Lily says

    July 27, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Super cute, Love this apron!

    ♥ http://personalisedaprons.org

    Reply
  14. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says

    June 24, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Really pretty – the curve & ruffle are so cute. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)

    Reply
  15. Brittany @ My Decoupaged Life says

    June 23, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    I LOVE this apron! I have a ton of patriotic fabric sitting around that I had no idea what to do with. This is a great tutorial.
    Just so you know, I featured you on today’s Show Off Saturday!
    http://www.mydecoupagedlife.com/2012/06/show-off-saturday-fourth-of-july.html

    Reply
  16. Christine says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Such a GORGEOUS apron!! Can you make me a Canada Day one? 🙂

    Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! I can’t wait to see what you link up this evening! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Marilyn Clark says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    This apron is so cute…LOVE it!

    Reply
  18. suzyhomemaker says

    June 18, 2012 at 12:53 am

    I love aprons. I would love to sew my own someday. Right now I mostly have vintage hand-me-downs, which I love as well.

    I am hosting a Patriotic party as well if you would like another place to link up.

    http://www.suzyhomemaker.net/2012/05/lets-party-like-its-1776.html

    Reply
  19. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    June 17, 2012 at 4:13 am

    SUPER CUTE! Crossing my fingers you’ll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!

    XO, Aimee

    Reply
  20. The Bold Abode says

    June 14, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Super cute apron~ Love it, yo.

    Reply
  21. Vanina says

    June 14, 2012 at 6:28 am

    LOVE the fabric!

    Reply
  22. Hilary says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I love the fabric you used! Super cute!

    Reply
  23. Michelle@ Learning to Be a Mom says

    June 13, 2012 at 4:15 am

    I love the ruffle. It turned out so cute.

    Reply
  24. Liz says

    June 13, 2012 at 4:14 am

    I LOVE aprons, so I have to make this! Thanks for sharing!! Liz

    Reply
  25. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    June 12, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    This is great! I love aprons. I hope you will link up to my Patriotic Project Parade Party!

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

    Reply
  26. Heather says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:33 am

    This is adorable and I love the pleated ruffle. I’ll just be happy if I get any apron made. You were ambitious to make one just for the 4th…great job!

    Reply

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