Bee Apron

Make a lovely bee apron from this easy pattern.

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I used cotton fabric that I designed with a bee and beehive print (available here) but you could use yellow fabric and embellish the apron with bee and beehive appliqué features. Templates for the bee and hive are included here on the site.

 

You will need:

1 piece of fabric – 28 inches (71cm) x 22 inches (56cm).

2 pieces of fabric for the waist straps – 3 inches (8cm) x 36 inches (92cm).

1 piece of fabric for the neck strap – 3 inches (8cm) x 24 inches (61cm).

2 pieces of fabric for the pockets – 7 inches (18cm) x 7 inches (18cm).

2 pieces of fabric for lining the pockets – 7 inches (18cm) x 7 inches (18cm).

Note: This apron measures approximately 8 inches (20cm) x 20 inches (51cm) x 27 inches (69cm) when finished.

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If you want a larger apron simply increase the main measurements.

 

Method:

Fold the fabric in half lengthways (as shown)

Measure 5 inches (13cm) across the top from the fold. Mark this with a pencil or chalk.

Measure 12 inches (30cm) down (as shown). Mark this too.

Draw a line from the first measurement to the second measurement and cut the corner off. You can curve this shape instead of having a straight line cut if you prefer.

Apron cutting guide

Sew around the edges

Press a hem around the edges of the apron, turning in a small allowance. Then fold this in again to create a tidy finish to the apron edges. Press this flat. Ironing this makes it easier to sew. Sew along the full length of the apron and right around the edges including the hemline. (as shown).

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Make the pockets

With right sides together, using a small seam allowance, sew the lining to the pockets. Sew around the edges of the pockets, leaving a gap for turning. Turn the pockets the right sides out. Sew the gap shut. Press the pockets.

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Sew the pockets on

Position the pockets 3 inches (8cm) from the bottom hem of the apron and 1.5 inches (4cm) apart in the centre. Or you can place the pockets where you want them.

Sew around the edges of the pockets. Make sure they are extra secure at the top edge corners.

 

Make the apron straps

Press the edges of the apron straps in to create a quarter inch hem. Fold the straps over and iron them flat. There should be a fold down the centre with the edges tucked in (as shown). Sew along the full length of the straps near the edge. Press the apron straps flat.

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Sew the waist straps to the apron (as shown).

Sew the neck strap to the apron (as shown). Adjust the length to suit you before sewing this on.

apron diagram finished copy