Frilly Apron

By Spotlight

Create this decorative frilly apron in ten simple steps!

Final Result

Materials

Fabrics from the Fly Away range
60cm fabric 1 – green birds
80cm fabric 2 – blue leaf
20cm fabric 3 – green leaf
20cm fabric 4 – coral tulips
30cm fabric 5 – coral floral
Gutermann 100% cotton thread – neutral colour
Scissors
Iron
Tape measure
Chalk pencil
Pins
Sewing machine

Cutting
• From fabric 1 cut two 27cm x 25cm rectangles for the bib, two 72cm x 6cm strips for straps & one 15cm x width of the fabric for frill.
• From fabric 2 cut one 65cm x 25cm rectangle for apron skirt, one 65cm x 12cm strip for waistband, two 75cm x 11cm strips for ties & one 15cm x width of the fabric for frill.
• From each of fabrics 3 & 4 cut one frill 15cm x width of fabric.
• From fabric 5 cut one frill 24cm x width of fabric.

Step 1

Hem both sides and lower edges of all frills. Neaten the top edge of all frills with zigzag stitch or overlocker. Sew a gathering stitch along the top edge of all frills and gather evenly.

Step 2

Hem both sides of the apron skirt. Using chalk pencil rule a line across the skirt 8cm from the top edge then another line 16cm from the top edge.

Step 3

Pin fabric 2 frill to lower edge of skirt with right sides together, align raw edges, match centres and gather to fit. Distribute gathers evenly. Place fabric 5 (24cm) frill right side down onto wrong side of fabric 2 frill match centres, align raw edges and gather to fit. Pin in place. With fabric 2 frill sandwiched between fabric 5 frill and skirt, sew using 1cm seam allowance. Press seam allowance towards skirt.

Step 4

Pin fabric 4 frill wrong side down onto right side of skirt at 16cm sewing line, match centre fronts and gather evenly. Sew in place.

Step 5

Add fabric 3 frill as in step 4.

Step 6

Add fabric 1 frill as in step 4 aligning raw edge of the frill with top edge of skirt.

Step 7

Turn one long edge of waistband under 1cm and press. Pin other long edge across top of skirt with right sides together, align raw edges and match centre fronts. Sew waistband to top edge of apron. Press seam towards waistband.

Step 8

. Fold ties in half lengthways right sides facing, using one 1cm seam allowance sew across one end and down the side, trim corners, turn right side out and press. Repeat for the bib straps.

Step 9

Pin ties to right side at each end of waistband, fold waistband over, right sides together, encasing ties and sew across ends of waistband, trim corners. Turn waistband right side out and press.

Step 10

Pin straps to top edge (25cm) of front bib leaving a 1cm seam allowance at each side. Pin back to front bib with right sides facing and sew around three sides leaving bottom edge open, catching ties in top. Neaten lower edges of bib. Place ironed edge of waistband over the seam and pin on the outside. Pin bib to ironed edge of waistband, matching centres. Sew close to the seam on the outside, catching ironed edge of facing and bib on underside. Pin bib to top edge of waistband and sew close to folded edge. Press.