I turned a shirt, an old sheet, and a bit of ribbon into an apron to gift my sister. Learn how in this tutorial.
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My sister C came to visit us a couple months ago, and (knowing of my love of making things out of old clothing) she brought me a few old clothes to repurpose. This apron (which is currently making its way across the US to her home) is the product of this shirt:
And part of a vintage sheet. Here are the pieces, all cut out:
I hemmed the cut edges of the top and the sides of the sheet (the bottom didn’t need hemming because it was originally the top of the sheet, and therefore already hemmed). Then I sewed the two parts together, wrong sides together. I stitched some ribbon over the seam, so there are no raw edges visible in the final product. I folded up part of the sheet to make a shallow pocket that runs all the way across the apron, stitching a couple of times across so that there are technically three pockets – two side ones, and a larger middle one. The apron has an empire waistline because C is expecting her first baby, and I wanted something she’d be able to wear throughout her pregnancy – and because I thought it looked cutest that way. =)
Please do share photos if you make your own apron from a shirt and a sheet!
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MaryAnne lives is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
You are way more talented then me! I can’t sew but my sister Jennifer is an amazing seamstress. She makes us wonderful gifts like your apron. Wish I could pull this off.
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love it!
You are seriously talented seamstress. I am sure your sister will love this special gift, and the pockets are a nice touch.
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What a great re-purpose! Love it!
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Seriously, only you could think of something so AWESOME! This looks super Mary Anne. I love it! I don’t even wear aprons, but I would definitely wear this one because it is so cute and I mean it:-)!
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I wish I knew how to sew. Sewing is not a skill that was emphasized in school or at home when I was young. But I’m slowing learning now…have to..tailors charge ridiculous money for simple alterations. Love your shirt and sheet apron idea. It’s really cute.
I love it! I’m very excited to try it on.
That is way cute! I like it better than the ones you see in etsy shops for $30 on up! Thanks for the idea!
Very cute!!
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It is cute! You’re so clever!!
Love the colours and the clever pockets. The empire waistline is an especially thoughtful touch.
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Very cute. I really need to try re-purposing some clothing, it makes me nervous to cut up something that’s already together.
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That’s cute!
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