50 Free Apron Patterns You Can Make
This is a large list of patterns I’ve collected from around the net, all kinds of styles and types included. If you love aprons, you’re gonna love this list!
These are organized as neatly as I could manage, however some patterns fit well in more than one section. I decided to list them in a single category only to avoid duplicating things, please keep that in mind if you’re looking for a particular style of pattern.
There are a bunch of vintage styles toward the bottom, also children’s patterns, a couple for men, some knit & crocheted items as well as cute little miniature apron ornaments that I tagged on the end for fun.
Everything is free and several sites include files you can download directly to your computer.
Update: In addition to the freebies below, here is a brand new list of 50 free apron patterns & tutorials that you’ll want to check out as well. Have fun!
51 Free Apron Patterns
Full Aprons
- Smock Apron
- Butcher Style Apron Pattern
- Crafty Gal – Dressing For Success
- jcaroline Creations Apron Instructions
- Martha Stewart – Bakers Apron, template is here (pdf)
- Apron Tutorial – Jeans Apron
- Free Apron Pattern
- Taly’s Very Easy Apron
- Suzy Homemaker Apron – Tutorial
- Make a Plain Apron (updated dead link)
- Apron Pattern (not English, Japanese? but is fully illustrated) download file is here
Lined & Reversible Aprons
Dishtowel Aprons
- Dishtowel Apron Tutorial
- Quick and Fun Apron Made from Two Dish Towels
- Martha Stewart’s Dish Towel Apron
- Homespun Apron
Craft Aprons
Housekeeping Aprons
- Sew A Clean Sweep Apron!
- Martha Stewart’s Carryall Apron – This is basically a full apron folded up & sewn for pockets, easy!
More Aprons
- Free Directions to Sew an Apron Using One Yard of Fabric
- Shimmy, Shake, & Bake Apron pattern download is here (pdf)
- Pleated Embroidered Apron
- Jeans Apron and another similar concept here
- Valentine Ruffle Apron
- Keeping it Real Sewing Series: Apron Tutorial pattern downloads: Part 1 and Part 2 (both pdf)
- Half Yard Apron
- Make a Pretty Paisley Apron (popup warning)
Knit & Crochet Aprons
Clothespin Aprons
Children’s Aprons
- Tutorial: Little Girls’ D-Ring Ribbon Belt Apron
- Sewing: How to make a kid-sized chef apron
- Quilt Block Apron
- Smocket pattern pattern download is here (pdf)
- Apron/Sunbonnet Combination
- Quick Apron Tutorial
Vintage Style Aprons & Vintage Patterns
- Vintage Pillowcase Apron Tutorial
- 50′s half-aprons with tie-pocket pattern/tutorial
- Retro Orange-Flowered Apron w/ Tutorial
- Vintage Apron Pattern
- Utility Apron With Cap (this is the apron from the image at the top of page)
- 1940′s Style Bib Apron (pdf)–this is a file I uploaded to Tipnut since it was permitted, it’s not my pattern though
Men’s Aprons
Cute & Cool Apron Related Finds
- Apronista
- Hillbilly Housewife: Apron Evangelism
- Sweet Little Apron Ornament Tutorial
- Little aprons – free crochet pattern
Aprons make great homemade gifts! One idea is to tuck them into kitchen gift baskets (toss in a matching pair of oven mitts for a nice touch). Also remember you can whip these up with old pillowcases as well as vintage tablecloths (love this idea!).
I’ll have more vintage apron patterns to share too, but I’m expecting that to be sometime in the new year. I think there are plenty of patterns to keep you busy until then 
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*Admin Update: A couple links were removed from the original list due to no longer being available on the web–I’ll add them back if they return online.
*Update: Links checked and updated March/2010–patterns removed since they’re no longer online
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this is awesome! I am SO going to put a link to this on The Apronista site!!!
Thank you Domestic Chicky! I’m embarrassed that I didn’t think to add Apronista to the “Cute & Cool” list since it absolutely belongs there! I’m adding it now, it’s a great site for apron fans
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These apron patterns came at a great time. My neighbors love aprons I have made them in the past. Now I can update their apron wardrobe.
Thanks
I love aprons! Thanks so much for the list. Here’s another site you might want to add http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/
There’s a tutorial for a Japanese apron.
Hi Karen, that site’s already in the list three times, thanks for the heads up though
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Thank you so much for the link to my site!
You’re welcome Bethany
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I came across your blog while looking for free apron patterns. You have the neatest blog.
Thanks Rose
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Thank you so much for this list of free apron patterns! I can’t believe my luck in finding your page!!
I love aprons and I love cooking. I was always misplacing my hand towels to clean my hands soooo! I decided to sew a loop onto my aprons to hold my towels. so now I never lose them and can change them as they get dirty!!
I make the strings on my aprongs long enough that I can wrap them around the back and tie them in the front. That way, I can tuck a towel (or two!) into the “band”. Your idea of a loop is good too. If you look at pictures of aprons for chefs, you’ll see some have pockets for an instant read themometer or a spoon for tasting.
Thanks for the great links!! Fabulous!
Thank for all the hard work it took to put this list together, I love it!!
Your site is great!
If any of you download apron #12, do yourselves a big favor;check out the rest of the over 60 free one- and two-page diagrammed patterns for everything from garments to household linens, to fabric xmas trees and stars. Each is in one size, so requires some sizing ability. They do have diagrammed instructions and you definitely need sewing savvy. But they are all simple and easy except perhaps the real kimono-yukata patterns. They are issued by the largest fabric store, Otsukaya Co. (I apologize if this is misspelled)I will sadly never visit.
Thanks everyone!
Emily I did a bit of digging around and here is where the free patterns start (I think) Free patterns. There are links at the bottom of the page, those are to the rest of the patterns.
Thanks for mentioning that Emily, I would have missed those!
I am AMAZED by your huge list of free apron patterns! I googled “free apron patterns and your site is #2 on Google! Good job! Keep these awesome lists coming
My daughter’s school is doing activities on pioneer days at her school and they have a play. I needed to find a pattern for a bonnet and found your site. I made the Apron/Sun bonnet for the bonnet and it turned out so much cuter than I expected my other two daughters are begging for one. Now I searched for an apron pattern and saw your site. I know I will find one that will be great. Thank’s to you and others that share great things to help mom’s in a pinch.
Hi: I came across your blog searching other homesteading blogs. Thank you for the list. We farm and garden and love it.
Thank you so much! I also love the different areas of what to do with pillow cases! Very resourceful.
I just started making aprons,I am on my 4th one,thanks for these Iinks to patterns,
I am going to blog this at The Mote.
I am looking for a Williams-Sonoma apron pattern with the neck strap that is adjustable with the waist tie.
Thanks
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I stumbled upon your website tonight and WOW! I am very impressed! I’ve been making aprons for many years as gifts. They’re not too personal & one size fits most. I make them for guys too and they love them.
Here’s my special tip for you… I shop the fabric stores for washable cotton drapery remnants of at least 1.5 yds which are usually on the clearance table for a few dollars. The fabric is a bit thicker & tightly woven. I prewash for shrinkage. I stock up during the year with florals, stripes, plaids, whatever catches my eye.
Thank you for providing this site! I am making all my Xmas gifts this year mostly canning but thought of adding homemade aprons with the gift basket, now I have to choose one of these lovely patterns and that will be difficult! Thanks again. Blessings to all involved with this wonderful site!
I am so happy to have found you. I been looking for an idea about aprons, and finally, here you are. Thank you very much for your site. It will be my favorite from now on.
Love these patterns. My daughter in law is opening a French bistro and I’m going to make some of these for her and her staff. What is the title of the one picture with the broom and the scarf at the top of the page? THANKS
Hi bb, glad you enjoy the patterns! You’ll find the pattern for the one in the picture here: Utility Apron with Cap.
Hi,
I am new to the site & I never thought I would write any comments, but,
I am amazed that I am!
I love the apron patterns,, and the lapdesk diy, and really love the
new (old) patchwork bullitin boards. That deserves a special wow to me.
But I am in the wrong site for that , huh? sorry people, please don’t give
up on me just yet,,,,,still learning.
I was wondering if any of you sewers out there or if TipNut might have some
(super) easy patterns for sundresses size 6. I made dresses for my children, but hardly sew at all now, may have to get my sewing machine overhauled. But it is because of my very poor health.
I gave away all my childrens patterns, never dreamed I would be a grandparent,
but here I am, with a grandaughter, Chloe almost 5, and her brother (my grandson of course) you can laugh I don’t mind,,,,,, anyway Patterns are so
expensive but I have material I couldn’t part with.
So if anyone at all can help me, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks for listening,
Glad