{tutorial} Sweet Ruffle Apron

Over on Sew, Mama, Sew, I saw this guest post from Christen (of Love Elaine) featuring her sweet half-apron with ruffled edge. Her tutorial is well-written and easy to understand. If you are looking for a quick gift or a new take on a familiar design, check it out. She even teaches you how to make the lovely flower embellishment (which you could use on all sorts of other projects!).

Christen is giving away the apron from this tutorial to one lucky reader at Love Elaine; visit for a chance to win! You can also purchase a Love Elaine apron or other handmade gifts in Christen’s shop with a 15% off coupon through March 1 (code “SewMamaSew15”).

Vintage Apron Tutorial by Sew4Home

Sew 4 Home has posted a step-by-step vintage apron tutorial encouraging you to create this floral apron for yourself. The apron is pictured in fabrics from the Flower Sugar collections by Lecien Fabrics and Wrights Extra Wide Double Fold Bias Tape in Lime. 

 Find all the fabric and supplies you need for this project at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer.

{tutorial} Bright Side Apron tutorial

Kelly from Sewing In No Mans Land shared her tutorial for making an Anthropologie-inspired, ruffle-bodice apron on iCandy. Her Bright Side Apron isn’t your typical full apron!

Her version is dressed up with ruffles that run down the front, neck- and wide waist-ties and an extra long skirt that is adjustable to make it just right for you.

An Amelia Bedelia Costume Apron Tutorial

Amanda at the ‘Who Are You Calling Crafty’? blog put together a simple, no-sew child’s apron tutorial as a school project for her daughter, the Princess!  For the sewists among us, it wouldn’t be too difficult to replace a few stitches for the hot glue she uses.  This is a cute idea for Amelia Bedelia fans.  Check it out. Fabric for this project can be purchased at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer.

Clothespin Apron Tutorial – The Seasoned Homemaker blog

Enjoy this free apron pattern and tutorial from the Seasoned Homemaker blog. Find the fabric you need for this project at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer. Below is a picture of the clothespin apron I made. It’s a little bit different, but has the same big pocket in front.

Vintage Tie Apron Tut – From Smashed Peas and Carrots blog

I found a Vintage Tie Apron tutorial you can make for your little girl or for your granddaughter. Maggie at the Smashed Peas and Carrots blog added buttons at the shoulders so this cute little apron could be reversible. Visit her site. She has a link to the .pdf  pattern. Find fabric for this child’s apron at your local independent quilt and fabric retailer.