Vintage Style Apron Pattern Instruction Guide

Note: These instructions are for the printable PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop. I’ve split the instructions into 3 parts, and each part is accessible from the links below.

Scroll down for sizing, fabric requirements, and free add-ons available for this pattern!

Instructions

• How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern
• Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 1 – Cutting Diagrams, Skirt, and Ruffle Trim
• Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 2 – Bodice and Halter Ties
• Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 3 – Waistband and Final Assembly

This cute vintage inspired apron is just the thing to make you a master of the kitchen! It has a full and flouncy circle skirt with a ruffled hem (perfect for twirling!), a sweetheart neckline, and adjustable halter straps and waist ties.

Let’s get sewing!

Sizing

There is one size included. The waist ties should fit a natural waist measurement of 26″ to 56″.

For waists larger than 56″, cut two WAISTBAND pieces and sew them together before assembling.

Difficulty

Easy – This pattern would make a great starter project for a beginner. (More experienced seamstresses should find it fairly simple.)

Tools and Materials

• sewing machine capable of sewing a straight stitch
• printer
• standard sewing tools: thread, fabric scissors, pins, marking tool, steam iron
• 1 yard of woven fabric for the bodice and skirt
  width: 44″ wide or wider
  suitable fabrics: broadcloth, quilting cotton, calico, canvas, poplin
• 1 yard of contrasting woven fabric for the waistband, waist ties, halter straps, and top trim
  width: 44″ or wider
  suitable fabrics: broadcloth, quilting cotton, calico, canvas, poplin
• 2.75 yards of finished ruffle trim (fabric or lace) -or- 2.75 yards double-fold bias tape -or- ²/₃ yard of contrasting woven fabric if you want to make your own ruffle trim for finishing the skirt hem
• optional: 2.75 yards of ric-rac trim for skirt
• optional: pockets
• optional: mini apron for layered look

Instructions

• Vintage Apron Pattern Instruction Guide
• How to Print and Assemble the PDF Pattern
• Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 1 – Cutting Diagrams, Skirt, and Ruffle Trim
• Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 2 – Bodice and Halter Ties
• Vintage Apron Sew Along Part 3 – Waistband and Final Assembly

Add-ons

Don’t miss the free add-ons for this pattern!

Download the Vintage Style Pocket Pattern for free!

Download the Mini Apron Pattern for free!