Bib apron pattern
Curved sides, cut on the fold, sized to the wearer. Sewing pattern, 62 cm wide, 77 cm long.
Difficulty: 2 out of 5. more sewing steps, sewing curves.
Sizes may vary with the materials you use. We suggest making a small sample first.
- Size
- 62 cm wide, 77 cm long
- Seam allowance
- 1 cm
- Fabric
- 85 cm × 140 cm
You will need
- 85 cm of 140 cm wide fabric
- Matching thread
- Fabric: Red
Before you start
- Print template pages at 100% (actual size) and check the test square before cutting.
- Wash and iron the fabric before cutting, so it shrinks now and not after sewing.
- Pin the pieces before sewing, and press each seam with an iron as you finish it.
- Start and end each seam with a few stitches backwards so it does not come undone.
- Try your machine on a scrap of the same fabric first.
Abbreviations
| Right side | The side of the fabric that shows on the finished item. |
|---|---|
| Raw edge | A cut edge that has not been folded or finished. |
| Seam allowance | The strip between the cut edge and the stitching line. |
| Fold | Fold the fabric and place the marked edge on the fold, so the piece opens out double. |
| Topstitch | A straight line of stitching on the right side, close to the edge. |
Cutting list
| Apron body × 1 | Use the paper template, placed on the fold. Bounding size 32 cm × 83 cm. | |
|---|---|---|
| Neck strap × 1 | Cut a rectangle 8 cm × 65 cm, allowances included. | |
| Waist tie × 2 | Cut a rectangle 8 cm × 80 cm, allowances included. |
Sewing steps
| 1. | Fold each strap and tie in half lengthwise, press the raw edges in, and topstitch. | |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Double-fold the curved sides and stitch, easing the fabric round the curve. | |
| 3. | Double-fold the side edges and the hem, then stitch. | |
| 4. | Fold the top edge 1 cm, then 2 cm, tucking in the neck strap ends. Stitch. | |
| 5. | Sew a waist tie to each side where the curve ends, and reinforce with a small box stitch. |