Vintage Heart Apron Tutorial: {Sewing}

Vintage Heart Apron

Heart Apron

Materials:

Polka dot cotton – 1 yd
Pieces of plain cotton
J. & P. COATS Percale Bias Trim, in color of polka dot (double fold)
J. & P. COATS or CLARK’S O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread in matching color

How To Make Heart And Bib Patterns:

Pocket Mark a section 4 1/2″ wide x 5″ long. Fold in half and cut a heart pattern as large as possible.
Small Appliqued Hearts Mark a section 4″ wide x 4 1/2″ long; follow directions for pocket.
Bib Mark an 11″ square; follow directions for pocket.

Cutting Directions:

1/2″ seams are allowed.

Apron 1 piece, 24″ long x 36″ wide
Waistband 1 piece, 4″ x 18″
Ties 2 pieces, 3 1/2″ x 25″
Pocket 1 piece
Appliqued Hearts 2 pieces
Bib 2 pieces
Strap 1 piece, 3 1/2″ x 22″

Sewing Directions

Turn in side edges of apron and finish in narrow machine hems.
Turn up hem 3 1/2″; turn in raw edge; machine stitch hem in place.
For gathering, ties and waistband, see Steps 8 through 13.
Bind pocket and small hearts with bias trim. Place the two bib pieces, wrong sides together; baste. Bind same as for pocket.
For stem trimming, cut three pieces of bias trim–an 8 1/2″ strip for pocket, and 6″ and 3 1/2″ strips respectively for appliqued hearts. Press out center fold.
Place the corresponding stem strips in place on apron; top stitch close to edges.
Place pocket and appliqued hearts in position (covering top ends of stems); baste and stitch, leaving upper edge of pocket open.
Press out center fold of bias. Place bias trim, right sides up, over stitching of hem; top stitch close to both edges through all thicknesses.
Fold each strap in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch seam, leaving an opening for turning. Trim seam, turn to right side; top stitch close to all edges.
Lap upper edge of bib over ends of strap; top stitch across ends through all thicknesses.
Lap point of heart over waistband, centers matching. Top stitch point in place through all thicknesses.