Simple to Sew One Yard Apron with a Drawstring Waist and Patch Pockets

By Debbie Colgrove

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One Yard Apron Materials

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Front and Back View of a Completed One Yard Apron. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

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Cutting Diagram for a One Yard Apron. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

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The Side Hems. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

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Drawstring Casing. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

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Hem the Apron Body. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

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Apron Drawstring. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Join two strips on a 4.5" edge using 1/2" seams.
Press the seam allowance to one side.
Fold strips length wise,right sides together, matching long edges and ends.
Sew the layers together by sewing 1/2" from the raw edge, leaving 4" in the center open for turning.
Trim the corners to eliminate bulk.
Turn right sides out.
Make sure to push the corners square.
Press under seam allowance at the area you left open for turning.

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Apron Pocket. Photo Credit: Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Prepare the Pockets

Stay stitch 1/4" from all edges.
Press under using 1/4" stitch line as a guide.
On top edge of pocket (a 7" edge) press under 1 1/2" for pocket hem.
Stitch the hem in place by sewing as close to the 1/4" turned under edge as possible.
Repeat for second pocket.