If you’re thinking of using this video and pattern just do it! It’s Friday evening 5pm. Im leaving in 1.5 days for the holidays with family. Between my husband (ironing/pressing) and I (sewing) we busted out 6 adult aprons and I modified 2 child aprons in 5 hours. This tutorial is awesome! So easy and the aprons look amazing! Thank you!
Oooh Dana, I just love love this apron project!!! My sister in law and I are starting a sewing club and this apron and oven mitts are going to be one of our first projects to make!!!! Thank you so much! Please bring on more projects!!!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
This is a brilliant tutorial, first time I have done this. Only made baby bibs before .it took me about 4hrs but I enjoyed it and will definitely make more now. Thanks x
I just finished this cute apron for my daughter after making a test project for myself. Great way to return to sewing after a decade-long break. Dana keeps it fun!
This took me way longer than 30 minutes. But that's because I'm really new and haven't seen in 12 years. A solid chunk of my time was figuring out the machine. Thank you!
I know what I am making today. I have been trying to figure out what else to get my grandma for Christmas. I just came back from Joanns and found the cutest gingerbread cookie fabric and didn't know what I was going to make with it. I do now. I had my friend put a design on some soup mugs for her and I filled I got a basket and filled it with all these different soups and little snack. It looked incomplete this will be perfect to finish it off. You have perfect timing when you release you videos. Thanks for saving me the stress from having to go wonder around the store trying to figure out what else to get her
Thank you for this pattern and such easy instructions, I decided to do it double sided and it really worked out well. Made for my daughter for Christmas, I will make a more now for other gifts. Love your channel. from Queensland, Australia
What a wonderful tutorial! And many thanks for the free pattern. I love sewing, but I REALLY love baking, and my trusty old apron is just about ready for retirement. Going to grab a pretty piece of canvas and some nice cotton for the pocket, and I think this will be my first project of 2024! You might be pleased to know that my new machine has some lovely decorative stitches to make the pocket extra fancy!
So awesome! That all sounds fantastic! I love baking too :) Especially now that it's winter here....I want to bake all the things! haha. Thanks for the comment :) - Dana
Thank you soooo much, Dana, for another wonderful great tutorial. I also appreciate you taking the time to do step by step instructions because I am a visual learner. Thanks for using and sharing your GOD GIVEN GIFT with us. I hope you and your family have a wonderful BLESSED CHRISTmas!
I have been wanting to make a project apron. My pockets would hold rotary cutter, scissors, tape measure, marking pens. I probably will make the pocket a little longer so it would go from hip to hip. Love the pattern
It's been REALLY COOL to watch your channel grow (and your background change lol) over the years because you always produce quality content. This is another great tutorial video. Merry Christmas! :)
You made this look so easy. I have many aprons in my UFO pile just because I could not understand the directions for the straps. Thanks again, and I will be checking out the great fabrics you have.
"Eyes on the pies" 😂 Love your enthusiasm! I might make one with Christmas cookies or Gingerbread men fabric...oh & BBQ items for grilling in the summer! Thank you Dana!😊
Wow, I just found your channel when I did a search for aprons. I subscribed!! You made me feel I could do this, even as a beginner. I really wanted a reversible apron so I was hoping to sew two fabrics right sides together but I have myself a little confused as to how to do the straps so they are hidden, and the best way to do the pockets (on each side). Oh, and I paused this video to check out your oven mitt tutorial because I’ve made about a half dozen oven mitts and I have disliked them all! I thought I had to be the only one that was bothered by the crinkling!!! GAH! I had made potholders with that “ironing board” fabric but never thought of it for the mitts! I like my linings sewn in like you do as well, but bias tape scares me a little. All that said, You have me enthused to give these projects a try! OHHHH…. I am just about 5’2, how can I adjust where the waist straps go so they aren’t sitting at my hips, and would I just take a few inches off the pattern to make it not so long on me? Thanks for your help. I have wasted so much fabric trying to figure it out when theres no one to ask. Appreciate!!
hahaha. This is such a great comment! Thanks for sharing! Yes, you can adjust where the side strings go. Since you sew those on last, you could try the apron on, and figure out where you want them to hit, right at your waist. I like to "fold" my apron up a little bit, I just find it comfortable (you can see me do this in the opener or closer of the video). So I don't mind as much where the ties are, but those can DEFINITELY be adjusted. As for making it double sided, yes! You can do that! You would cut out two aprons, sew the pocket to each one (like you're making two separate aprons. And then it's real easy!....Lay the first apron on your table, with the right side of the fabric facing up. Pin the neck band, and side strings in place where you want them, with all the stings facing IN toward the apron fabric (or down at the neck area,). Basically you're sewing it like I sewed the neck facing in the video, but instead of a little rectangle of fabric for the facing, you're sewing an entire other apron as the :facing". Once you have those ties/neckband in place, place the other apron on top, with the right side of the fabric facing down. You basically have an apron sandwich, with the right sides of the aprons facing each other, and the strings sandwiched inside. Pin all the way around. (remove the pins where you pinned the side strings, etc in place, and reppin them through the 3 layers. Then, like sewing a pillow, you'll start somewhere at the bottom of the apron, and sew all the way around the perimeter, leaving about a 4 inch opening at the bottom of the apron. When you're done, pull the whole thing right side out. Press it well with an iron, and sew the bottom closed, by sewing a hem stitch! You can sew a second hem line about 1.5 inches up, for aesthetic. There you go!! Really easy and will make more sense as you go. I hope that helps!! Thanks for watching :) - Dana
@@MADEEveryday You're amazing! Thanks a bunch for not only reading my novel but for walking me through how to accomplish what I hope to make!! Bless you! When I get it made, I will post a pic on your insta, if I can figure THAT out!! ;). Truly, you are too kind!!
Could you cut out a second apron piece and after attaching everything else, put the two apron pieces right side together and sew around leaving an opening for turning? Do you think that might work? Would alleviate all the ironing edges in around
You are just so adorable! Your videos are fun to watch, Dana. No matter what you are making I want to make one too because you explain everything so well!! I love the fabric and am going to order some 🥧🍑
Can you please tell me where you got that ironing pad to put on your table please? Thank you! Very simple and I feel confident to make my Christmas gift!
I don't personally sell it. I'm a designer and license my artwork to fabric companies to print/distribute. So you can buy it online in many different shops. Just do a google search for "Dana Willard fabric" or "Dana Willard Art Gallery Fabrics" (one of the companies I design for) or "Dana Willard FIGO" (another company I design for) :) Look on Etsy.com and even on Amazon!
if I did contrasting fabric for waist ties, pocket and neck strap - how much fabric do I need for just that? You mention 1.5yds for only one fabric choice....
Probably a 1/2 yard of fabric for the waist ties. If you look on the pattern, you need 3 strips 2 1/2 inches wide x WOF (Width of the fabric---selvage to selvage)....so I think 1/4 yard would be enough?
Can you make a chest pillow for side sleepers I have looked all over TH-cam for a tutorial and can't fine one. I want to make one to fight wrinkles lol. Thanks
Cotton fabric is really great...especially since there are so many cute designs out there. But you could also use linen, or linen blends (that would look really pretty). Just think of an apron you would purchase in the store, and think of what types of fabric you've seen them in. Typically cotton. Have fun with it! - Dana
You can download it for free on my website here: www.madeeveryday.com/full-apron/ Have fun sewing!…you might want to make an oven mitt to go along 😊 There’s also a video for that on my channel and a free pattern here: www.madeeveryday.com/oven-mitt/
Not sure what you mean? You can download the free pattern on my site, and it has all the measurements you need: www.madeeveryday.com/full-apron/ Have fun making an apron! - Dana
Hi sorry about that. I'm not opposed to sharing measurements, but the arm area has curves, so that's why a pattern piece is better for this, and that's why I had listed out measured odetails. But I went and measured for you. Most of this info was also in the video description text: Length of apron from top to bottom: 34 inches Width from side to side: 28 inches Top of apron width: 11.5 inches Facing piece: 11.5 x 3.5 inches Pocket: 15 x 9 inches For the two waist ties and necktie: Cut (3) strips 2.5 inches x WOF (appx 42 inches), then Subcut (2) of the strips to 2.5 x 40 inches, and Subcut (1) strip to 2.5 x 22 inches This info is also on the pattern, if you download the file and look at the printing instructions on the pattern pieces (even if you don't print them).
@@MADEEveryday Well that is so kind of you to explain this! I appreciate it so much. I had pulled from two different patterns and figured it out that way. I have made two since yesterday and I will keep going. I plan on giving them away for gifts. Thanks so much, your tutorials are so excellent and easy to follow!
If you’re thinking of using this video and pattern just do it! It’s Friday evening 5pm. Im leaving in 1.5 days for the holidays with family. Between my husband (ironing/pressing) and I (sewing) we busted out 6 adult aprons and I modified 2 child aprons in 5 hours. This tutorial is awesome! So easy and the aprons look amazing! Thank you!
WOW!! You two are amazing! Good job!! I love that you made a bunch of aprons 😃😃 Thanks for sharing!! And Happy New Year :) - Dana
Dana's tutorials are THE BEST! She explains things so well and makes the process so fun!
hahah. Awwww. Thanks! I appreciate that! 🥰 Thank you for watching and have a great holiday! - Dana
Who are you! Where have you been? I love this show. No nonsense just project! I am hooked!
Hahha. I'm so glad you found us yay! :) Come back for more! - Dana
Love this apron! Sew straightforward and no hardware to mess with! Thank you!❤
Thanks Patricia! They're really easy to make! - Dana
Oooh Dana, I just love love this apron project!!! My sister in law and I are starting a sewing club and this apron and oven mitts are going to be one of our first projects to make!!!! Thank you so much! Please bring on more projects!!!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
That's SO cool! What a fun way to start your sewing club! Love it all :) Thanks for sharing with me Audrey and have fun sewing! - Dana
My first sewing project! It came out amazing thank you so much!!
Impressive! Good job! That makes me so happy to her!
This is a brilliant tutorial, first time I have done this. Only made baby bibs before .it took me about 4hrs but I enjoyed it and will definitely make more now. Thanks x
Love this easy to understand video! Thank you for the pattern. Your personality is adorable, so easy to watch and easy to understand.
Just finished my third apron! Easy to print and piece together the pattern and then follow your cheerful instructions. Thank you!
Wow. Bravo!! I'm so happy to hear that Mary! Thanks for sharing :) - Dana
Dana! I’m in Brasil watching your videos!! Your videos are all around the world! Thank you soo much
I just finished this cute apron for my daughter after making a test project for myself. Great way to return to sewing after a decade-long break. Dana keeps it fun!
Thanks again for sharing the pattern! Dana you really make sewing fun in your tutorials! 😊
This took me way longer than 30 minutes. But that's because I'm really new and haven't seen in 12 years. A solid chunk of my time was figuring out the machine. Thank you!
I’m glad you stuck with it! Good job! 🙌🙌
I know what I am making today. I have been trying to figure out what else to get my grandma for Christmas. I just came back from Joanns and found the cutest gingerbread cookie fabric and didn't know what I was going to make with it. I do now. I had my friend put a design on some soup mugs for her and I filled I got a basket and filled it with all these different soups and little snack. It looked incomplete this will be perfect to finish it off. You have perfect timing when you release you videos. Thanks for saving me the stress from having to go wonder around the store trying to figure out what else to get her
hahaha. That is so perfect!! Have fun sewing! a handmade apron would be SO much fun to receive!
Thank you for this pattern and such easy instructions, I decided to do it double sided and it really worked out well. Made for my daughter for Christmas, I will make a more now for other gifts. Love your channel. from Queensland, Australia
What a wonderful tutorial! And many thanks for the free pattern. I love sewing, but I REALLY love baking, and my trusty old apron is just about ready for retirement. Going to grab a pretty piece of canvas and some nice cotton for the pocket, and I think this will be my first project of 2024! You might be pleased to know that my new machine has some lovely decorative stitches to make the pocket extra fancy!
So awesome! That all sounds fantastic! I love baking too :) Especially now that it's winter here....I want to bake all the things! haha. Thanks for the comment :) - Dana
😂
I just made 3 aprons, you have the best tutorials Jenn! I'll have to make oven mitts next time. Happy sewing, Merry Christmas!
Awesome!! Yay!! 🙌🙌🙌
Thank you soooo much, Dana, for another wonderful great tutorial. I also appreciate you taking the time to do step by step instructions because I am a visual learner. Thanks for using and sharing your GOD GIVEN GIFT with us. I hope you and your family have a wonderful BLESSED CHRISTmas!
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for the sweet comment and for watching! -Dana 😊
Thank you for the pattern download, this is a really lovely project. Loving your fabrics
I adore you and your videos… your vibe is amazing…. You are amazing… this is a must make asap!!!!
Awww thank you Jacquie! Makes me happy to know you enjoy them :) - Dana
Thanks so much for this tutorial. I get so excited when I see that you have released a new video. I am new to sewing and you make it seem so easy.
Awww oh good! That makes me happy to hear! Have fun making aprons! :) - Dana
I’m also glad I found you!!
After watching my first video I joined the club!!
You’re gonna teach me so much!!!!
🙏🏼😘🙏🏼
Hahahah. Yay!! That makes me happy to hear :) Welcome! - Dana
Love the fabric. Great clear instructions!
This is it! I've been waiting years and years for you to do the apron!!!! I'm so so happy! Thank you. And Merry Christmas.
Hahaha yay!! Christmas wishes are coming true! 😅🥰😃 Thanks! I’m happy knowing that 🥰 Have a great holiday!
Those are so adorable! I love all of those patterns! So cute!❤
Thank you so much! Have a great holiday! - Dana
I have been wanting to make a project apron. My pockets would hold rotary cutter, scissors, tape measure, marking pens. I probably will make the pocket a little longer so it would go from hip to hip. Love the pattern
That's a great idea! Would be fun to make an apron out of light weight canvas fabric!
I made this apron today, I love it.. I just wish I could sew in a straight line. This is a great project for beginners like me. ☺️ thank you
Oh good!! I'm so glad you made one!! And yes, it's a great beginner project...and for practicing those straight lines :) Thanks Gina! - Dana
Love it! You have the best tutorials! Printed the pattern and can't wait to make it! 😀
Oh good awesome! It’s a fun fast project! 😃
Great project and fun fabric. Thanks for making such easy to follow videos!
Thank you for the great video and the free pattern. Much appreciated.
It's been REALLY COOL to watch your channel grow (and your background change lol) over the years because you always produce quality content. This is another great tutorial video. Merry Christmas! :)
Thank you so much! Have a Merry Christmas as well! - Dana
That was a really great tutorial. I will go check out your others. Thanks!
Thank you for pattern. Happy Holidays
Have a great holiday as well! Thanks for watching along :) - Dana
Love this video!!! I can’t wait to make an apron! Thank you so much for sharing! Merry Christmas!🎄
This was one of the easiest patterns! Thank you for sharing!!!
Oh good thanks! Have fun making aprons!! They can be a little addictive :) - Dana
You made this look so easy. I have many aprons in my UFO pile just because I could not understand the directions for the straps. Thanks again, and I will be checking out the great fabrics you have.
hahah. I hope you're able to tackle those projects! :) Thanks for watching! - Dana
Wow, I love this apron design, and what a surprise with the oven gloves
from mrs: thanks for the free pattern and sew along! Great gift ideas!!
You're welcome! Yes! So fun for gifts!
Dana , I made it took me two days because I have arthritis thank you
I'm so glad you made one! Good job! That's so awesome. Thanks for sharing with me Doris :) - Dana
"Eyes on the pies" 😂 Love your enthusiasm! I might make one with Christmas cookies or Gingerbread men fabric...oh & BBQ items for grilling in the summer! Thank you Dana!😊
hahah. I'm glad you like the pie humor 😃 LOVE the idea of gingerbread fabric!! So cute! Have fun sewing and thanks for watching :) - Dana
Omg I LOVE IT. I made it for my niece for Xmas gifts
I want a machine like yours .And want to do that apron. So so interesting. Love it! Thanks
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks very nice I will make one for each of my family members!
Awesome! Have fun with it! 😃🎉 - Dana
I love your videos. Please post more,
Thanks! I hope to do that in 2024!
Wow, I just found your channel when I did a search for aprons. I subscribed!! You made me feel I could do this, even as a beginner. I really wanted a reversible apron so I was hoping to sew two fabrics right sides together but I have myself a little confused as to how to do the straps so they are hidden, and the best way to do the pockets (on each side). Oh, and I paused this video to check out your oven mitt tutorial because I’ve made about a half dozen oven mitts and I have disliked them all! I thought I had to be the only one that was bothered by the crinkling!!! GAH! I had made potholders with that “ironing board” fabric but never thought of it for the mitts! I like my linings sewn in like you do as well, but bias tape scares me a little. All that said, You have me enthused to give these projects a try! OHHHH…. I am just about 5’2, how can I adjust where the waist straps go so they aren’t sitting at my hips, and would I just take a few inches off the pattern to make it not so long on me? Thanks for your help. I have wasted so much fabric trying to figure it out when theres no one to ask. Appreciate!!
hahaha. This is such a great comment! Thanks for sharing! Yes, you can adjust where the side strings go. Since you sew those on last, you could try the apron on, and figure out where you want them to hit, right at your waist. I like to "fold" my apron up a little bit, I just find it comfortable (you can see me do this in the opener or closer of the video). So I don't mind as much where the ties are, but those can DEFINITELY be adjusted.
As for making it double sided, yes! You can do that! You would cut out two aprons, sew the pocket to each one (like you're making two separate aprons. And then it's real easy!....Lay the first apron on your table, with the right side of the fabric facing up. Pin the neck band, and side strings in place where you want them, with all the stings facing IN toward the apron fabric (or down at the neck area,). Basically you're sewing it like I sewed the neck facing in the video, but instead of a little rectangle of fabric for the facing, you're sewing an entire other apron as the :facing". Once you have those ties/neckband in place, place the other apron on top, with the right side of the fabric facing down. You basically have an apron sandwich, with the right sides of the aprons facing each other, and the strings sandwiched inside. Pin all the way around. (remove the pins where you pinned the side strings, etc in place, and reppin them through the 3 layers. Then, like sewing a pillow, you'll start somewhere at the bottom of the apron, and sew all the way around the perimeter, leaving about a 4 inch opening at the bottom of the apron. When you're done, pull the whole thing right side out. Press it well with an iron, and sew the bottom closed, by sewing a hem stitch! You can sew a second hem line about 1.5 inches up, for aesthetic. There you go!!
Really easy and will make more sense as you go.
I hope that helps!!
Thanks for watching :) - Dana
@@MADEEveryday You're amazing! Thanks a bunch for not only reading my novel but for walking me through how to accomplish what I hope to make!! Bless you! When I get it made, I will post a pic on your insta, if I can figure THAT out!! ;). Truly, you are too kind!!
@@user-vm4fv6oy9u Hahah. No problem! :)
🎉 thank you , I will try with my primary students..
Thanks! I’m going to do a lined one.
Oh that’s a fun idea!
I’ve had to make a lot of changes because the apron can fit two of me in width and height. I appreciate the pattern though. Thank you.
Dana could you pretty please also make a paper pattern for a children’s size apron? I would love to have a matching aprons with my kids.
Oh that's a fun idea! I hadn't thought of that! Okay. Let me add it to my list :) Would be easy to do!
Thank you very much.
Thanks for another great video❤
Soo cute you and your style and apron 😊
Fantastic ❤
Can you do a tutorial on those quilted puff sleeves @ the 0:10 second mark. They look beautiful!
haha. That is a fun idea! Others have asked me to do a video for those sleeves too! I'll add it to the list :) - Dana
Thank you, nice apron! ❤
Could you cut out a second apron piece and after attaching everything else, put the two apron pieces right side together and sew around leaving an opening for turning? Do you think that might work? Would alleviate all the ironing edges in around
That sounds great! Also makes it reversible.
What kind of fabric is used? Looks thick :) I'd like to use the same. Thank you for this tutorial ❤
thanks... you make it easy and fun!
Great proyect do you have a baby bag Patton?❤
Well illustrated
Hahaha the bloopers are great!
You are just so adorable! Your videos are fun to watch, Dana. No matter what you are making I want to make one too because you explain everything so well!! I love the fabric and am going to order some 🥧🍑
Awww thank you Paula! That's so awesome to hear! Knowing that you appreciate them keeps me motivated to make more! Have fun sewing :) - Dana
Can you please tell me where you got that ironing pad to put on your table please? Thank you! Very simple and I feel confident to make my Christmas gift!
Yes! Its called a wool pressing mat. Comes in many sizes. I got mine on Amazon: amzn.to/3ZJkXnT
@@MADEEverydayPerfect!! Thank you 😊
Awesome! Can i use cotton canvas for this apron?
Yay. Love it. ❤
did anyone print out the pattern? did it go well? im wondering before i print it.
GOD! Your amazing
Can you give measurement of apron at beginning of video
Dana do you sell this fabric in your store?
I don't personally sell it. I'm a designer and license my artwork to fabric companies to print/distribute. So you can buy it online in many different shops. Just do a google search for "Dana Willard fabric" or "Dana Willard Art Gallery Fabrics" (one of the companies I design for) or "Dana Willard FIGO" (another company I design for) :) Look on Etsy.com and even on Amazon!
Heck we made this in Home Economics in high school back in 1972 😏
hahah. Yes! Every generation can use an apron! haha
if I did contrasting fabric for waist ties, pocket and neck strap - how much fabric do I need for just that? You mention 1.5yds for only one fabric choice....
Probably a 1/2 yard of fabric for the waist ties. If you look on the pattern, you need 3 strips 2 1/2 inches wide x WOF (Width of the fabric---selvage to selvage)....so I think 1/4 yard would be enough?
How wide is the big apron?
Pls can you give pattern size for kids (5-12,yrs ).
Can you make a chest pillow for side sleepers I have looked all over TH-cam for a tutorial and can't fine one. I want to make one to fight wrinkles lol. Thanks
Guess I'm not sure exactly what you mean....is it one of those pillow bras?
@MADEEveryday yes lol if you Google it you will see what I mean. It's so you don't get chest wrinkles
love it tx
And .... is it one size fits all? I want to make one for a bit of a larger woman
can you help us with measurements for a child of 10-12 years old please?
What fabric is best for aprons?
Cotton fabric is really great...especially since there are so many cute designs out there. But you could also use linen, or linen blends (that would look really pretty). Just think of an apron you would purchase in the store, and think of what types of fabric you've seen them in. Typically cotton. Have fun with it! - Dana
What are the pattern dimensions please it would help
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Where can I find the free apron pattern ? Thanks
You can download it for free on my website here:
www.madeeveryday.com/full-apron/
Have fun sewing!…you might want to make an oven mitt to go along 😊
There’s also a video for that on my channel and a free pattern here:
www.madeeveryday.com/oven-mitt/
Want a machine like yours
Where can I find the pattern please
You can download it from my site: www.madeeveryday.com/full-apron/
Click on the large yellow "download pattern here" buttons
Nice.
You didn't mention the 1st piece size.
Not sure what you mean? You can download the free pattern on my site, and it has all the measurements you need:
www.madeeveryday.com/full-apron/
Have fun making an apron! - Dana
I am glad I found you. Easy to watch. But as a Hard if Hearing person, your background is very distracting while “watching/listening” to you.
Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate it.
Same thing here. I;have to listen instead d of watching
I hope you’re ok. You e been gone for while a while.
I do love everything you create but I'm baffled as to why can't you just give the measurements of the apron? I don't have a printer.
Hi sorry about that. I'm not opposed to sharing measurements, but the arm area has curves, so that's why a pattern piece is better for this, and that's why I had listed out measured odetails. But I went and measured for you.
Most of this info was also in the video description text:
Length of apron from top to bottom: 34 inches
Width from side to side: 28 inches
Top of apron width: 11.5 inches
Facing piece: 11.5 x 3.5 inches
Pocket: 15 x 9 inches
For the two waist ties and necktie:
Cut (3) strips 2.5 inches x WOF (appx 42 inches), then Subcut (2) of the strips to 2.5 x 40 inches, and
Subcut (1) strip to 2.5 x 22 inches
This info is also on the pattern, if you download the file and look at the printing instructions on the pattern pieces (even if you don't print them).
@@MADEEveryday Well that is so kind of you to explain this! I appreciate it so much. I had pulled from two different patterns and figured it out that way. I have made two since yesterday and I will keep going. I plan on giving them away for gifts. Thanks so much, your tutorials are so excellent and easy to follow!