Frilly Kitchen ApronFrilly Kitchen Apron

Intermediate Skil l level

VIEW & SEW

Pattern AssemblyTo assemble the pattern, cut out allpieces and put them into order.

The upper layer has the pink flowerin the corner; the lower layer thewhite flower. The facings are iden-tified by the pastel pink flower.

The bib has got 2 flowers as itscut for both the front and theback.

Now assemble them from A-D.

Each pattern has an overlap tomake assembly easier.

Printing the Pattern

To print the pattern, press print,select ‘Actual Size’ then click onproperties.Select the option ‘Borderless’.

On every pattern you will find atest scale of 5cm. Print this pageand check before printing all.

I always print my patterns as draftwhich saves printing ink.

½ yard/meter of shell fabric (I always use a heavier cotton/linen - upholstery fabrics work the best)½ yard/meter of shell fabric (I always use a heavier cotton/linen - upholstery fabrics work the best)1.20 meter of contrast fabric (use the same type of fabric or a lighter weight cotton such as the1.20 meter of contrast fabric (use the same type of fabric or a lighter weight cotton such as the ones used for quilting. The choice is endless. Just avoid polyester ones used for quilting. The choice is endless. Just avoid polyester fabrics they are harder to work with and just look cheap.) fabrics they are harder to work with and just look cheap.)50-70 cm of pretty ribbon for the waistband50-70 cm of pretty ribbon for the waistbandVelcro for the fasteningVelcro for the fasteningLarge bttonLarge btton1 m of Ribbon to hide the ruffle attachment seam (Herringbone weave)1 m of Ribbon to hide the ruffle attachment seam (Herringbone weave)

This apron is perfect for everyone who likes quick projects to make for themselves or as presents.You should have some experience or be very patient and take your time. You will have quite a bit offabric left which would be great for matching oven gloves or kitchen towels.

Cutting out!

The shell fabric uses very little fabric, in fact Icut the fronts for the country aprons and thisfrilly version from just 60 cm!

Please watch the video and see how you cansave fabric.

I cut the contrast out of a meter of fabric butdid have to piece the ruffle together using 4separate pieces.

If you have purchased 1.2 m then you haveplenty to cut the length from selvedge to sel-vedge twice, join with a seam and you have asuper dense ruffle.

Link to Video Instructions :http://youtu.be/lC_N2kTXHJ8

Just VIEW & SEW - Easy Sewing with Frocks & Frolics

Sewing the ApronSewing the Apron

Step 1:Cut the lower apron once on the fold in the shell fabric.Cut the bib ones on the fold again. Don’t let the pictureconfuse you, if you want to cut the bib in one go as Iam doing, just print the bib pieces twice and attach.Fold the fabric so that the selvedges are on top of eachother and the fold is at the top edge. Place the lowerapron contrast pattern on the fold. The ties will fit rightnext to it. If you want the ties longer so they can be tiedin the front again just extend by 20 cm. Place the rufflepattern on the fabric as indicated by the blue line on thephoto and cut twice for a denser ruffle.Cut 2 waistbands then open out the fabric and cut thebib out again.

Cut the band for the halter neck.

Cut the the bias binding (2 strips)

Step 2:The picture on the left shows you how we will assemblethe front.

Join the ruffle pieces (you should have two) with a 1 cmseam allowance, iron seam apart and then iron the rufflein lengthways in half.

Stitch along the rough edge to make sure that wheninserted into the ruffler foot the fabric can’t push.

Step 3:We are now going to bind the edge of the pocket. Ironthe bias strips lengthways in half. Pin the pocketfacing underneath the shell fabric. Stitch the biasbinding to this side first. Hold the bindingstraight and let the fabric underneath turn.Stitch back the seam allowance 2-3 mm off theseam on the facing. Ensure the seam allowanceis facing the apron. This gives you a fab edgeto work with.

Now roll the fabric to the front so it covers the stitchingline and top stitch again 2mm off the edge.

This pocket is very firm and won’t stretch. I use this tech-nique a lot for children’s wear as they always have theirhands in their pockets!

Step 4:Now place the front on top of the back and pin the pocketsinto place. Stitch them down with foot width seam allow-ance.

Step 5:Now we are making the bib. Start with the strap. Fold overlengthways and with the right side on the inside close theseam. Turn and press.The contrast bib folds to the outside. Mark the point (itson the pattern too) with a pin and stitch a square bit ofVelcro in that space. Make sure you are 1.5 cm of the edgeto allow for the seam allowance.

On the opposite side attach the strap, top stitch first withthe rough edge facing upwards then fold the strap over theedge and top stitch again so it can’t be seen.

Pin the strap in the center so it can’t get caught when youare sewing. Place the shell fabric, right sides facing eachother, on the top, pin and stitch all the way around.Please ensure that you leave the lower end open!

Cut back the seam allowance and iron flat.

Topstitch the flap only (!) with a triple stitch. Then triplestitch from the top, catching the top flap as shown on thebottom left image.

Iron flat.

Step 6:We are applying a ribbon to the front and a hook to theback. Make sure you sew the ribbon right in the centerand the hook too.

Sandwich the bib between the waistband and close theseam.Iron the waistband downwards.

Attach the ties to the sides of the waistband with 1cmseam allowance, iron seam apart.

Close the ties, begin 3cm away from the side seam.

Cut back the seam allowance and turn the ties inside out.

Work out the tip really well, iron and place aside.

Step 7:Now we are going to gather our 2 m length piece of fabric.I am using a ruffler foot but you can insert two gatherstitches and pull those if you haven’t got one.

Attach the ruffle to the contrast fabric first.

Cut the seam allowance back and then stitch the seamallowance towards the apron again. This makes the appli-cation of the ribbon so much easier.

Place the ribbon (it must be a herringbone weave or bias)so it just covers your stitching line and topstitch into placeall the way around.

In the curve area you will need to steam in the fabric. Asatin ribbon will not do that so don’t try to use one ofthose. Cut back any excess fabric that still shows.

Topstitch the other side of the ribbon, make sure you areclose to the edge.

Step 8:Attach the waistband to the lower apron. Pin and stitch iton the contrast fabric first.

Turn the apron over and tuck in your seam allowance.Take a needle and pull a thread through the tip of the tie.You can pull this thread as you go around the tip. Ma-chines often get stuck there because none of the tip isactually touching the transport teeth.

Adjust the length of the strap, fold in the rough edge andplace a square bit of Velcro over the top. Topstitch in toplace.

Step 9:With the rest of the ruffle fashion a rosette and hand stitchit to the corner of the apron. I used a large button to coverthe rough edges of the rosette.

Done!