HALF APRON

Instructions

Note: Read all instructions carefully before commencing the project.

1. From cotton canvas cut a panel 70 x 45cm for the apron. Cut a rectangle 70 x 52cm for the pocket, paying note to any pattern matching and noting that this will be folded in half. From white homespun cut a 70 x 45cm rectangle for lining.
2. Fold each sash strip in half lengthways with right sides facing and press. Sew together lengthways using a 1cm seam allowance. Turn right side out and press with seam along one long edge. Fold in one end of each tie 1cm to neaten and top stitch along fold to close.
3. Fold the pocket in half lengthways and press. To trim the pocket with bias binding, fold bias in half over the length of the fold. Pin in position. Top stitch along top and bottom of bias. To create compartments, divide the width into three. Rule and mark two vertical seam from base of pocket to top of bias. Stitch seams.
4. Lay completed pocket on apron fabric, right sides facing. Lay each sash on apron, positioning at top apron and align the raw edges of each sash with the raw fabric edge of apron front.
5. Lay lining over apron, pin or clip and sew together around the edge using 1cm seam allowance leaving a 10 - 15cm opening on top for turning through. Press, clip corners, turn right side out and press in seam allowance.
6. Topstitch along the top edge, closing the opening. Press well.