Does anyone else remember those kids' aprons that were sorta like sandwich boards and tied at the sides? I always loved those. And as a parent, they seem like one of the best ways to keep a busy crafter or gardener a little less dirty.
I sketched out a pattern based on memory and some photos I came across. And I decided to make it reversible in case of massive staining. There are a few patterns out there already. I'm hoping to get my own uploaded for your use soon!
I cut out my pieces, two for the front and two for the back, as well as four 8x3 inch strips for the ties.
Folded each tie in half the long way, right sides together, and stitched a 1/4 inch seam allowance along the edge, curving to a point at one end. Trimmed the curve, turned rightside out, ironed, and topstitched.
On one of the front pieces I placed two of the ties as shown.
Then with right sides together I pinned the two front pieces and stitched around the edge with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, leaving a space at the bottom for turning. Clipped the curves, turned rightside out, ironed flat, and topstitched the edges. Repeated for the back pieces.
I put in a buttonhole at the top of each of the back piece straps and stitched on my buttons at the top of the front piece straps. I used four buttons, one on each side, for a reversible apron, but you could use two buttons for non-reversible.
And there you have it. An apron that should stand up to even the messiest toddler!
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