Towel Turned Apron
September 21st, 2007 by Jen Love
Though I love the first apron I made, I found a much quicker formula. I simply converted a kitchen towel into a full apron. This is a quick 30 minute project and who can resist with such cute prints out there!
First, Run a needle and thread in and out evenly very close to the trim and draw it to the tightness of gathering you like. I loved this towel because it had the rust colored trim on the top and bottom already.
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Then pin your ribbons (20") in place and sew over the gathering, making sure it IS wrinkled under the needle and that the fabric doesn't flatten out. I also burn the edges of the ribbon with a lighter so that is does not unravel, very lightly so you don't change the color of the ribbon.
Last, I measured 2 ribbons 28" inches long and measured where at my waist I wanted to tie the apron. Again, I burned the ends of the ribbon and pinned them into place along the back right and left edges of the towel and sewed just over the ribbon, along the original towel seam.
Voila! So cute and automatically comes with a matching towel! This would be a great, quick, housewarming gift!
If this fruity set is perfect for your kitchen I have a couple of sets available here!
September 21st, 2007 at 7:20 am
Very Cute! I have a bunch of the Martha Stewart Tea towels this would be PERFECT for!
September 21st, 2007 at 11:18 am
This is so great, and a perfect project for my 13yr old to make for holiday gifts! Thanks for sharing!
September 22nd, 2007 at 5:28 am
Cool retroish print and apron. You could also sew a pocket out of the matching towel on the apron. (I know, I think up simple projects and then get carried away with the embellishing blowing the project time line. Story of my life)
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Until this post, I always thought aprons were lame. You’ve changed my mind, and made me want to make this!
September 22nd, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I recently stumbled upon your “squaring bag bottoms” post and have found it incredibly helpful as I learn to sew. And now I will be sure to try this too. Needlessly to say, I will be back to see your next great hint.
September 23rd, 2007 at 7:24 am
Thanks so much. I’m a newly married homemaker and I really want some aprons for my kitchen. I have so many dish towels and this seems like a fun way to build my collection!
September 25th, 2007 at 6:05 am
What a cute idea. I can’t wait to make a bunch and give them out as Christmas presents.
November 1st, 2007 at 2:02 pm
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May 24th, 2008 at 12:22 am
This is really a good idea. This Apron seems to be multipurpose.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I’ve been looking for a way to make a cute kitchen apron with basic sewing skills, and this idea is perfect! I can’t wait to go to Kmart and Target to buy kitchen towels!
February 19th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Love your idea but where did you get such huge kitchen towels? Usually kitchen towels are about the same size as hand towels. Did you sew several together to get the large size?
December 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am
(: You can cook with a style… very good idea.
June 11th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I HAVE TO AGREE WITH ROBIN LEVINS COMMENT.. WHERE DID U FINE SUCH A HUGH KITCHEN TOWEL?? PLEASE POST A ANSWER FOR US.. THANKS.. LOVE THE IDEA…
October 26th, 2010 at 12:23 am
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January 17th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Forgot to add that your code will work great comparing objects when you didn`t create them. Just address the object within an object issue and I think you are ready to go!
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May 1st, 2011 at 10:00 pm
that is a great idea! and your daughter is adorable…
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