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

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

• On the main body piece, stay stitch 1/4" from all edges.
• Using the stay stitch line as a guide, turn and press the 1/4" to the wrong side, on all edges.
• On the 27" edges, turn under 1" to enclose the raw edge.
• Press the 1" hem in place.
• Pin in place and stitch the hem by sewing as close to the 1/4" turned under edge as possible.

• One Yard Apron Materials
• Cutting Directions
• Hem the Sides of the Apron
• The Drawstring Casing
• The Hem
• The Drawstring - two 4.5" by 31" strips
• The Pockets - two 9" by 7" pieces