Monday, May 7, 2012

Four Fat Quarter Apron Tutorial : :

Flirty Fat Quarter Apron

Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a half apron that sews up quickly and requires less than four fat quarters to make! This step by step tutorial creates the basic half apron design, however you can take this simple pattern and add your own details -- applique, pockets, longer straps to wrap around to tie in the front, etc. If you have any questions leave a comment or feel free to email me at maureencracknell@hotmail.com. Now let's get started!!    

What you'll need : :
  • 1 - fat quarter measuring 18" x 22" for the main apron fabric
  • 1 - fat quarter cut in half, into two equal pieces measuring 11"x 18" for the side panel fabrics
  • 1 - fat quarter to cut a piece measuring 9" x 22" for the waistband
  • 1 - fat quarter to cut two pieces measuring 7" 22" for the straps
  • coordinating thread
  • Sewing pins
  • Sharp scissors and/or a rotary cutter/mat set 

Creating the Apron Skirt : :

1. Using the fat quarter chosen for the first layer of the apron skirt, create a hem by folding in the bottom edge 1/4" and press 2. Fold 1/4" again, press, and pin in place 3. Repeat this step for both sides of the fat quarter piece  4. Sew along inner folded edge and the outer edge to create a double seam

My creation

Once finished the bottom of the fat quarter and both sides should have a nice double seam hem.

Finished Double Seam

Creating the Apron Skirt Panels : : 

5. Using the fat quarter chosen for creating each side panel, cut this fat quarter in half, to two pieces measuring 11" x 18"  6. Using the same steps for hemming the skirt, create a hem on both the bottom and each side of the panel pieces. There is no need to hem the top 7. Lay each panel piece on top of the hemmed skirt piece at a slight angle as shown below

My creation

Once the panel pieces are positioned, pin in place.

pin panels in place

Creating the Apron Waistband : :  

8. From the fat quarter chosen for the waistband, cut a piece measuring 9" x 22"  9. Fold in each edge a 1/4" and press 10. Fold this piece in half so the sides match up and press well

My creation

The pressed waistband should have no exposed raw edges.

Finished Waistband

Attaching the Apron Waistband : :  

11. Place the finished apron skirt inside the waistband, so the waistband covers the raw edges at the top of the apron skirt  12. Pin in place 13. Sew along both the top of the waistband, staying close to the edge, and along the bottom, leaving both sides of the waistband open (for the straps)

My creation

Remove the pins, now it's time to make the straps!

remove pins -- Finished apron front

Creating the Apron Straps : :  

14. From the fat quarter chosen for the straps, cut two pieces measuring 7" x 22"  15. Using the same instructions for creating the waistband, fold in edges, press and then fold in half  16. sew along the outside edge of each strap piece, staying close to the edge  17. Insert strap piece into the opening left on each side of the waistband, pin in place  18. Sew straps in place, for this I always sew two seams

My creation

Voila! Using less than four fat quarters you've created a super cute apron! My favorite part is that the bottom skirt fabric stays draped and you can lift the side panels to wipe your hands almost like hanging tea towels! Love that!! 

Four Fat Quarter Apron

The wide waistband makes this apron easy wearing and flattering to all our shapes, and the angled side panel pieces add a sweet feminine and flirty-ness, too!

Four Fat Quarter Apron

I hope you enjoy making and wearing this apron! You can read about my reason for creating this apron here. As always, if you decided to give this tutorial a try -- be sure to let me know and feel free to share a photo on my facebook page anytime!!

Happy Monday, friends!!  ♥ Maureen 

* * * * * * UPDATE : :  After making this apron a few more times myself and having so many of my blog followers and friends make one as well, I do recommend lengthening the straps. The size in the tutorial will work for a size small/medium, so I just suggest that you adjust the length to a comfortable length for yourself or for the person who will be wearing it! THANKS!! M
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57 comments:

  1. Love this! Thanks!! =D

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  2. wow thank's for the tutorial, that will be a great gift for my mother!

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  3. My daughter's preschool teacher wears an apron every day. Looks like I have an end of year gift for her! Thanks for the great tutorial.

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    1. Thanks Jennifer! You might need to add a pocket for her chalk! I kept this tutorial simple, but I thought adding a pocket to each side panel would be perfect! I wear aprons almost everyday, too! Love them!!

      :) Maureen

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  4. Thanks for the great tutorial, Maureen! That's such a cute style! I wear an apron every single time I work in the kitchen, and I love the idea of the hanging "towels" on the sides.

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  5. I love the shape of this, Maureen. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  6. Another absolutely fabulous patter/tutorial. Thanks for sharing your talents with me. I have been so inspired by you. I have tried several things I had never done before because you make them look so simple. Thanks.

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  7. Thank you so much for sharing the apron tutorial with us. :) It's adorable!

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  8. Thank you, Maureen, for sharing this with us. There's something about the simplicity of the look that really appeals to me. I have fat quarters just itching to become a USA apron for a UK friend. I'll share pics when I get it made, probably next month!

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  9. Ok I admit, I couldn't pay attention to the tutorial right now, I was too busy falling in love with your pincushion.

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  10. So, so beautiful!! Where can I get these fabrics? I didn't see a link??

    Cheryl

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    1. I shared the fabric info last week, when I first shared this new apron -- http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/2012/05/aprons-for-haiti.html

      They are from my sponsor Fabric Envy, you can find a link on my sidebar, and the fabrics are Hello Luscious by Moda! :)

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  11. I just noticed that one of the measurements might be off? For the side panel fabrics it says to cut a FQ in half, final measurement being 11 x 22. If the longer side is 22, then I think side we would be cutting from is 18, and then in half would be 9. So, do the side panels end up being 9 x 22? Or am i just confused?

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    1. I made the corrections -- THANK YOU! It never fails, no matter how many times I read it over, I always miss something! I appreciate you letting me know and hope that no one had cut into their fabrics yet!! :)

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    2. I love your blog and this tutorial is the perfect combo of super cute and fairly easy :) I'm going to make one for my future sister-in-law's bridal shower!

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  12. This is just great Maureen. I think I'm going to run with your idea about using the side panels to wipe hands and use linen for them, with a pretty print on the centre panel and waistband/ties. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Love the apron design, can't believe how simple it is to make as well! I think I'll definitely make this =D

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  14. That's the bomb diggity. I'd love a skirt that looks like that too!!

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  15. So very cute - thanks for the tutorial!

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  16. Love it! Thanks for throwing it up online for all of us scavengers to pick over! This will be made a few times over in my house in the next few weeks, for sure!

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  17. This is sooooo pretty!!!!
    thank you for sharing!!!!
    Dany

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  18. Very cute Maureen and as always great, clear & wonderful pictures on the tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Thank you for the great tutorial! What a pretty apron and pattern. I know it must be a lot of work doing tutorials and I appreciate it as I'm sure all your followers do.

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  21. Hi - I hope you don't mind that I posted this tutorial on my blog...I gave all the credit to you and posted your link. I also highlighted the story about Haiti. I will be going to your blog again and again! Thanks, Dizzymaiden - http://dizzymaiden.tumblr.com/

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  22. Ohhhhh...I just may have to whip one of these up! Love it! Super figure flattering too!

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  24. I love this tutorial! What type of pins do you use? Where did you get them from? Mine are terrible and yours look great!

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  26. This is a great tutorial! I just love aprons and this is just adorable!

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  27. This is beautiful, and you make it look so simple! Thank you so much.

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  30. Thank you for this tutorial! Here my new apron :
    http://avec.deux.z.over-blog.com/article-tablier-de-cuisine-107167621.html

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  31. Oh yes, I love this idea. I have several fat quarters and now I know exactly what I am going to do with a few of them. Thanks so much for sharing and your tutorial.

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  33. Really a cute apron. Thank you for the update on the longer ties. I am no longer a "small/medium" boohoo. hugs

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  34. I am Sew excited to share this tutorial at Quilt Camp this year!!! Our theme is quilted kitchen I'll be bringing lots of fat quarters to spread the love!!!
    Thank you so much for sharing!!

    Ellie

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  36. tempted to try it and the side panels make into big pockets, it would be great for pegs, 'A Peg Bag Apron"

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  37. Thank you for posting this tutorial. I made one for a raffle at work. The proceeds will go to our Christmas charity.

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  38. I just made two of these tonight. They turned out wonderful. Your instructions were so easy to understand

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  39. I just made two of these tonight. They turned out wonderful! Your instructions were clear and so easy to understand especially with pictures.

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  40. i just made mine and it's sooo stuning i feel it's almost a shame to mess it up. maybe i'll put my everyday clothes over the apron to protect it. hahahaha!

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  49. الاول سيو افضل اشهار المواقع فى محركات البحث تعمل على تسويق المواقع وارشفتها باحدث وسائل السيو فهى تقوم بتهيئة المواقع لمحركات البحث لجلب الزوار والعملاء
    ومن اقسام الاول سيو قسم الخدمات المنزليه مثل افضل شركة تنظيف شرق الرياض
    وافضل شركة تنظيف شرق الرياض بالاضافة الى افضل شركة مكافحة حشرات شرق الرياض وتغطى خدماتها شرق وشمال الرياض فالاول افضل شركة مكافحة حشرات شرق الرياض تستخدم اقوى المبيدات الحشرية
    واسعارها في متناول الجميع ومن الهام التاكد دائما من خلو منزلك من تسربات المياه حتى لا تتعرض لمشاكل مثل انهيار وتصدع المبانى الاول افضل شركة كشف تسربات المياه بشرق الرياض تستخدم اجهزه الكترونية اكشف التسرب بالذبذبات وتغطى كافة مناطق الرياض فهى افضل شركة كشف تسربات المياه شرق الرياض
    افضل شركة تنظيف خزانات بالقطيف

    افضل شركة تنظيف كنب بالرياض

    الاول شركة تخزين عفش بالرياض
    توفر افضل المستودعات لتخزين الاثاث والعفش التى تتوفر بها كل عوامل الامن للحفاظ على الاثاث وتقوم بتغليف الاثاث قبل تخزينه للمحافظة عليها فالاول افضل شركات تخزين العفش بالرياض ونوفر سيارات لنقل الاثاث من اى مكان داخل المملكة .

    بالاضافة الى خدمة نقل عفش بالرياض فنحن نمتلك اكبر اسطول نقل بالرياض يوفر لك افضل خدمة نقل اثاث بالرياض
    بالاضافة الى ان اسعارها في متناول الجميع فهى فالاول شركة نقل عفش بالرياض رخصية بالمقارنة مع باقي الشركات بالرغم من جودة عملها ودقة المواعيد فهى تقوم بتغليف العفش للحفاظ عليه اثناء النقل وتقوم باستخدام سيارات مغطاه مخصصة لنقل العفش للحفاظ عليه من اضرار الشمس والامطار والاتربة فالاول افضل شركة نقل اثاث بالرياض وتغطى كافة مدن المملكة


    وتوفر الاول عدة شراء اثاث مستعمل بالرياض لتغطية كافة الاتصالات وللمتابعة مع العميل اثناء نقل الاثاث المستعمل

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