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

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The Pockets - two 9" by 7" pieces
Apron Pocket

Apron Pocket

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.
Attaching Pockets To Apron Body
  • On apron body, measure 9" in from side edge and 6" up from hemmed edge.
  • Place the pocket 6" from the bottom hemmed edge and 9" from the side edge.
  • Pin the pocket in place.
  • Stitching as close to the edges as possible, sew the pocket in place on all edges except the top hemmed edge.

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