Reversible Ruffle Half Apron

{Sorry this is up so late today! It takes longer to edit and upload pictures for the tutorial than it does to sew two of these aprons!}


I love reversible aprons! Half aprons are definitely easier to make as reversible aprons. This one has a ruffle detail on the bottom to add a feminine touch.
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Supplies needed (will make two reversible half aprons):
three coordinating fabrics

• 1 yard for the waistband and ruffle
• 1/2 yard each for the front and back

All seams are 1/4 inch unless otherwise noted.



Step 1: From the waistband fabric cut the yard (from fold to selvage) into the following strips: 1 - 6 inch wide strip, 6 - 5 inch wide strips.



Step 2: Cut the six inch wide piece in half at the fold to create two pieces about 6x22 inches. These are the waistband pieces. You will need one for each apron.

Step 3: Cut the remaining half yard pieces in half along the fold line so you end up with four pieces each approximately 18x22 inches.



You should now have all the pieces to make two aprons as shown in the picture above. One apron will be shown in the tutorial. For one apron you need three 5 inch wide strips, one 6 inch wide strip, and two 18x22 inch rectangles of fabric.



Step 4: We will make the ruffle first. Take one 5 inch long piece. Fold it in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and sew just the ends.



Turn right side out, match up the long edges and press.



Step 5: We are going to gather this long edge. The way I do it is zigzagging with the widest stitch along the edge. Gently pull the ends of the thread to gather the fabric.



Step 6: Place one main fabric piece on the table, right side facing up, with the 22 inch edges at top and bottom. Place the ruffle on top so the gathered edge is matched along the bottom edge and the rest of the ruffle is on top of the fabric. Make sure to pin fabric 1/4 inch (or slightly more) away from the side edges. {see photo above}



Step 7: Sew the ruffle to the apron piece.



Step 8: Place apron piece with ruffle on the table again, right side up. Place the other apron piece on top wrong sides together. Pin and sew along the sides and bottom only, leaving the top open for turning.



Step 9: Turn right side out and press. Looking cute on both sides!



Step 10 (optional): Top stitch 1/8 inch from the edge along the sides and 1/8 from the op ruffle edge. {see photo above}



Step 11: Waistband time. Take the six inch wide piece and lay it at the top of the apron piece. Measure how much you need to press in the sides so it is even with the apron piece.



Press.



Then press down 1/4 inch along each long edge.



Fold in half lengthwise; press. Make sure edges meet when pressing!



Step 12: Place bottom pressed edge of waistband on either side of the apron pieces so you create a "sandwich" with the waistband as the bread. Make sure apron piece is tucked in to the waistband at least 1/4 inch. Pin and sew along this edge only. DO NOT sew along the sides.



Step 13: To make the ties, take the two remaining 5 inch wide strips and press down the fabric 1/4 inch along each edge like you did for the waistband. If you want a pointy end on your tie follow the photo above. You only need to do this on one edge of each tie as the straight edge will be tucked into the waistband.



Step 14: Sew together the long sides 1/8 inch from the edge.



Two ties ready to go!



Step 15: Tuck the straight edge of one tie about 1/4 inch into the waistband. Pin and sew down the side edge of the waistband. Repeat with the other tie.



All done! The ties are long enough that those of us with a wider berth {ahem, ME} have plenty to tie in the back, while those who are skinnier have plenty to wrap it around and tie in the front.

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