How to sew the denim half apron (for children)

Today’s handcrafted goods is “denim half apron for children".

denim half apron

Materials

Main fabric, 32cm by 60cm. (Seam allowances are included)

fabric for apron

For pocket, 15cm by 22cm. (Seam allowances are included)

fabric for pocket

Twill tapes for waist belt, 2cm by 60cm are 2 pieces.

twill tapes

Finish the raw edge

1. Fold the corner into 45 degree, and sew.

fold the corner
sew

2. Draw a line parallel to sewed line, and cut off extra cloth.

draw a line
cut off extra cloth

3. Make a cut in fabric, and press seam allowances open.

press seam allowances open

4. Cut off extra cloth.

cut off extra cloth

5. Remaining 3 corners, do the same way.

The edges can be creased in advance with an iron ruler to make subsequent work easier.

the edges can be creased in advance

6. Fold the edge in half (1.5cm), and turn the corner. (Use the tweezers, better.)

fold the edge in half
iron
turn the corner

7. Sew the main fabric and twill tapes together.

sew around

8. Fold the tapes to outside. Then reinforce the base of tapes with stitch.

fold the tapes to outside
reinforce

9. Fold the other side of tapes in three, and sew.

fold in three
sew

Make pocket, and finish

1. Sew the edge of pocket fabric with zig zag stitch.

zig zag stitch

2. Fold the pocket mouth (2.5cm), and sew.

fold the pocket mouth
sew

3. Fold the side and bottom (1cm). Then sew the pocket and apron together. It’s done.

fold the side and bottom
sew the pocket and apron together
denim half apron

Making movie is the following.

How to sew the denim half apron (for children) – YouTube