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You’ll find the other two booklets on this page: Tipnut’s Apron Pattern Collection
(click link to visit). You’ll find one for half-aprons and the other is a mixture of
Children’s, Men’s and a selection of crochet styles for Women. I’ve also added
basic directions for working with grid patterns in case you need help.
Many of the templates below can be clicked so you can grab the larger file on my
site. I’ve double checked everything but if you come across a problem, please send
me a note and I’ll try to fix it up asap.
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Bib:
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A checked towel for handwiping, a strip of the same material to swath around your hair, and a
stitched-border pot holder are smart and practical accents to an unbleached muslin apron of
sound, yet simple construction.
Directions:
Directions:
Materials:
Directions:
Materials:
Directions:
The diagrams on squares are guides for enlarging patterns to actual size. Each small square on
diagram represents a 1″ square in actual size.
• First note the number of small squares in the length and width of the pattern you wish to
make. This tells you the number of inches to allow for the length and the width of your
pattern.
• With ruler, draw a box of the length and width needed. Mark off 1″ spaces around all
sides of the box.
• Use ruler to join corresponding marks with straight lines. Use the squares thus made as a
guide and draw lines to correspond with those given in the diagram.
How To Use:
Following the lines drawn to correspond with the diagram, first cut out the pattern you have
made on paper (the arrow indicates the grain of the fabric).
Then pin the pattern to fabric. The patterns should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2″ of fabric
will be left around all edges for seam allowance except where special seam allowance is
indicated in text or no allowance or when pattern sections are given by measurement.
When a section is marked “On Fold,” that edge must be placed directly on the fold of the fabric,
and the fold must not be cut. Be sure to transfer all marks found on patterns to the fabric.
Crisp and fresh for company at home … pleats and halter bib in checked taffeta with bands of
solid color.
Materials:
Cutting Directions:
The pattern should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2″ of fabric will be left around all edges for
seam allowance except where pattern sections are given by measurement. Pattern piece (no. 15)
is available to download below.
Sewing Directions:
1. Baste and stitch halter fronts, right sides together, at center back seam. Press seam open.
2. Turn in one long edge of each halter trimming and press.
3. Baste and stitch corresponding trimmings to inner and outer edges of halter, raw edges
even, right side of trimming to wrong side of halter. Trim seams, clip at curves, turn
trimmings over to right side of halter. Baste and top stitch trimmings in place, close to
turned edges.
4. Lap one halter edge over the other for a measure of 13 1/2″ across waistline; baste
together.
5. Turn in side edges of apron; turn in raw edges; finish in narrow machine hems.
6. Turn in ends and one long edge of apron trimming; press. Baste and stitch raw edge of
trimming to raw lower edge of apron, right side of trimming to wrong side of apron; have
edges even at sides. Trim seam, turn trimming over to right side of apron. Baste and top
stitch trimming in place close to turned edge.
7. Form three knife pleats on each side of apron, inner pleats 3″ each side of center; form
pleats deep enough so that waist measure (at upper edge) is 18″. Baste pleats flat across
upper edge; press.
8. Turn in all edges of each waistband section; press.
9. Fold each tie in half lengthwise; stitch, leaving one end open. Trim seam, turn tie to right
side.
10. Matching centers and side edges, lap long turned edge of one waistband over upper edge
of apron; baste in place.
11. Matching centers, lap upper edge of attached waistband over lower raw edge of halter
front; baste in place.
12. Place a raw end of each tie under turned ends of waistband and baste in place.
13. Place remaining waistband section in position on wrong side, all edges even. On right
side, top stitch close to all edges of waistband through all thicknesses, catching in halter
and ties.
Outdoor work … picnic supper in the backyard or the country … aprons for the cook and
assistants … sturdy fabrics … plenty of pockets.
Materials:
Cutting Directions:
Sewing Directions:
1. Fold each tie in half lengthwise, right sides together, stitch seam on long edge and one
end. Trim seam, turn to right side.
2. With right sides up, baste the raw end of each tie to coverall at inside line of dart between
X’s as shown (have end of tie extend over line 1/4″).
3. Baste darts on wrong side, X’s matching, stitch, graduating to single X’s at top and
bottom (the tie ends will be caught in with the stitchings).
4. Place the two pocket sections right sides together. Stitch across upper edge and down
each side to the X. Clip in to seam at ends of stitching. Trim seam, turn pocket right side
out. Baste around raw side and lower edges.
5. Place pocket in position on lower edge of coverall, right side of pocket to wrong side of
coverall, raw edges even. Stitch at side and lower edges. Clip in to seam at ends of
stitching. Trim seam, turn pocket up to right side. Baste flat. Top stitch to apron across
center between the X’s.
6. Baste and stitch shoulder seams, right sides together. Press open.
7. Turn in all outer edges of coverall; turn in raw edge and finish with a double row of
stitching.
8. Baste and stitch facing together at shoulder seams; press open.
9. Turn in outer edge of facing; stitch close to edge; press.
10. Baste facing to neck edge of coverall, neck edges and seams matching, right sides
together. Stitch seam; at center front, stitch 1/8″ each side of center, graduating down to
X. Trim seam, slash down center front to X, turn facing inside. Press.
11. Cut two strips of narrow tape 17″ long and sew an end of each tape at a corner of back at
X. (Narrow strips of self fabric may be prepared and used as tapes.) Turn down free
corners of pocket in cuff effect.
Protection plus charm … matching cap and apron … pipings of contrasting color decorate the
edges.
Materials:
• Percale – 2 yds
• Pieces of striped cotton in contrasting color (for pipings)
• J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread to match.
Cutting Directions:
• Add 1/4″ seam allowance to pattern pieces. Pattern piece downloads are at bottom of
article.
Sewing Directions:
1. Cut strips of bias (striped fabric) 1 1/4″ wide. Join pieces together to form continuous
strips.
2. Turn in edges of bias 1/4″ and press; then
fold in half to form a 3/8″ piping.
3. Turn in seam allowance on all edges of
bodice; press.
4. Place piping around bodice, edge of piping
extending 1/8″; baste in place.
5. Turn in seam allowance at side and lower
edges of apron; press.
6. Apply piping to apron in same way as for
bodice; baste and topstitch in place.
7. Run gathering stitches across upper edge of
apron, see Figure DD. Pull up gathers to
measure 25 1/2″; fasten.
8. Turn in seam allowances on long edges of
shoulder straps and back band; press.
9. Apply pipings to these edges in same way
as for apron; baste and top stitch close to
edges.
10. Turn in long edges and one end on each tie; finish in narrow machine hems. Fold a soft
pleat in the raw end of each tie.
11. Lap the back extending corner of bodice over raw end of a tie, right sides up; baste in
place.
12. Lap the upper front extending corner of bodice over the raw end of a shoulder strap, right
sides up; baste in place.
13. Lap the upper edge of the extending back corner of bodice over other raw end of shoulder
strap, right sides up, back opening edges even; baste in place.
14. With centers matching, lap lower edge of bodice over gathered edge of apron, right sides
up; baste adjusting gathers evenly.
15. Top stitch close to all edges of piping on bodice, catching in ties and shoulder straps.
16. Attach back band to shoulder straps in back by placing raw ends of band under edges of
straps, lower edge of band 5″ up from ends of straps. Top stitch across straps, catching in
back band.
17. Turn in seam allowance on all edges of pocket; press. Apply piping to upper edge of
pocket in same way as for apron; baste and top stitch in place.
18. Place pockets in position on apron, top stitch close to edges.
19. Turn in seam allowance on all edges of cap; baste.
20. Apply piping in same way as for apron; baste and top stitch close to edge.
Useful as well as ornamental … apron with princess lines. Pot holder to match completes the
picture.
Materials:
Cutting Directions:
Do not add seam allowance to pattern pieces. Pattern piece downloads are at bottom of article.
Directions:
1. Baste and stitch apron sections, right sides together. Press seams open.
2. Using all bias trim in double fold, trim lower edge of apron with two rows (of one
contrasting color); place one row 1″ above lower edge and second row 1 3/4″ above first
row; have open edges of bias at top. Top stitch close to top edges.
3. Bind side and lower edges of apron with remaining color bias trim; leave top edge free.
Turn upper edge to right side 1/4″; press.
4. Using same shade bias trim as on lower edge of apron, place rows of bias 1″ from edges
of bib, lapping trim at corners. Top stitch close to edges.
5. Bind all edges of bib with same color as outer edges of apron.
6. With centers matching, lap lower edge of bib over upper edge of apron 3/8″. Top stitch
bib in place through all thicknesses.
7. Trim lower edge of pocket with two rows of bias trim (same color as lower edge of
apron) spacing in same way.
8. Bind all edges of pocket with same color as outer edge of apron.
9. Place pockets in position on apron; top stitch in place, leaving upper edges free.
10. Turn in long edges and one end of each tie and finish in narrow machine hems.
11. Fold a soft pleat in raw end of each tie. Place in position at corner of apron (at waistline)
on wrong side; stitch in place. Close points of bib on back with a snap fastener.
Download
This coverall is made from a discarded one-piece dress with plain front and back blouse.
• Mark center front of dress from neck to hem. Cut along this mark.
• Each blouse front is cut on a diagonal line from shoulder (at neck) to waistline at center
front.
• Trim out neckline of back in a shallow oval curve, being careful to match neckline of
front and back evenly at shoulder.
• Remove sleeves and trim each armhole 1/2″ inside original armhole.
Sewing Directions:
1. Turn in neck and open edges and finish in a continuous narrow machine hem.
2. Finish armhole edges in same way.
3. Press coverall.
4. Apron is worn reversed, the back to the front and the opening edges in back. Close
opening edges at waistline with a hook and eye. Wear original belt.
Out of closet where the cast-offs are kept … this new apron is made by slight changes in an old
dress.
Cutting Directions
Mark desired length of apron and cut off surplus. Trim off old
seam allowance on opened seam.
Pocket and Bib Cut one each, laying straight edge on fold of
fabric.
Sewing Directions:
Materials:
• Pocket Mark a section 4 1/2″ wide x 5″ long. Fold in half and cut a heart pattern as large
as possible.
• Small Appliqued Hearts Mark a section 4″ wide x 4 1/2″ long; follow directions for
pocket.
• Bib Mark an 11″ square; follow directions for pocket.
Cutting Directions:
Sewing Directions:
• Mark a section 7″ x 13″. At lower edge, measure over 5 3/4″; mark. Shape pattern as
indicated by broken line, Diagram E.
Daughter
• Mark a section 4 1/2″ x 9″. At lower edge, measure over 3 1/2″; mark. Shape pattern as
indicated by broken line, Diagram F.
To divide bibs into the three sections (upper, middle and lower), mark off and divide as indicated
by broken lines, Figs. BB and CC. (1/2″ seams must be added to the cut edges when cutting in
fabric.)
Cutting Directions:
Mother:
Daughter:
1. Baste and stitch apron sections, wrong sides together. Trim seams; press open.
2. Place bias trim over seams on right side and top stitch close to both edges of trim.
3. Turn in side and lower edges of apron and finish in narrow machine hems.
4. For gathering, waistband and ties, see steps on page 8 of this booklet.
5. Baste and stitch sections, wrong sides together. Trim seams; press open.
6. Cover seams with bias trim same as for apron.
7. Lap upper edge of waistband over bib, lower edge of bib at lower edge of waistband;
match centers; baste.
8. Top stitch across waistband (over original stitches) at upper and lower edges, through all
thicknesses.
Size 14 – Size 8
Materials:
Plain Fabric
Flowered Chintz
J. & P. COATS Percale Bias Trim, double fold (in contrasting color)
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Threads in matching colors
Yardages:
See information on page 8 for making patterns to scale. Click pattern pieces below for larger
files.
Cutting Directions:
Sewing Directions:
I have two goodies for you on this page, these were suggested as a gift for new mothers since
they not only help keep mom dry during baby’s bath time, but will also be soft against baby’s
bare skin. Here’s the first pattern…
Supplies are very basic and with some clever cutting of a large bath towel, this turns into
something quite useful (and pretty) for new moms.
Directions:
1. On one 27″ end of skirt, place right side of one chintz strip on wrong side of towel, edge
to edge, stitch. Turn to right side on seam line, press, stitch close to edge. Turn free edge
1/2″ to wrong side, edge stitch to towel.
2. On opposite end of towel, mark center of width. Gather this end to measure 22″.
3. Piece chintz strips to make 2 strips, each 2 1/2″ x 54″.
4. Place 1 strip on unfinished end of towel, right sides together, edge to edge, match center
of strip to center of towel. In same manner, place right side of other long strip on wrong
side of apron, edge to edge. Stitch 2 strips together along top side, including the apron,
across ends, and on under side as far as sides of apron. Turn tie ends to right side and
press (middle section is open and raw edges are turned in).
5. To make bib, apply strip of chintz to two 10″ sides and one 13″ side as in step 1. (Pleat
corners diagonally to make strip lie flat.) On untrimmed side, 3″ from center front, make
1/2″ pleat on each side of bib. To sew bib to apron, insert bib in opening, matching
centers. Baste and stitch all around band close to edge.
6. To make strap for bib, cut a chintz strip 2 1/2″ x 20″. Fold in half lengthwise. Stitch
around one end and lengthwise edge, turn. Turn in raw edges at end and slip stitch.
Attach ends to top corners of bib.
7. For pocket, cut a chintz strip 2 1/2″ x 7″. On one 7″ edge of pocket, apply chintz as in
step 1. Turn raw edges of pocket 1/2″ to wrong side. Apply pocket to apron in desired
position. Stitch around 3 sides, close to edge.
Materials:
Directions:
Pattern pieces are found on the next page (click them for larger files).