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ABOUT THIS PATTERN
HOW TO FIND YOUR PATTERN SIZE
Welcome to a Learn to Sew crafts! Creating crafts is fun and
exciting, especially since we provide easy to sew instructions for
the beginner sewer. However, if you enjoy making crafts, then
these projects can be for anyone.
This pattern is multi-sized for the aprons, which means that all of
the available sizes for either the Child’s sizes or the Girls’ sizes
are in one pattern. Since there are four or ﬁve different sizes
included, there are four or ﬁve cutting lines, one for each size.
Look closely and you’ll see that each cutting line is labelled for the
size you are going to use.
The pot holder is one size.
Finished Projects
This pattern is based on the waist body measurement; each
numbered size (3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,14) is designed to ﬁt a certain
waist measurement. Follow these simple steps to pick the pattern
size you’ll need to make:
• Have a parent or friend take a tape measure and measure your
waist. To ﬁnd you natural waistline, tie a string snugly around
the waist. Or, just bend sideways. The crease that forms is the
waist.
After the fabric is washed and dried, iron out the wrinkles with an
iron so that it’s as smooth and ﬂat as your pattern piece.
Check the temperature settings on iron for the fabric you have
purchased.
Again, make sure you have supervision, especially since you’ll
need a hotter iron for fabric than for the tissue paper.
Fold your fabric in half lengthwise, matching up the selvages and
the cut edges and the RIGHT sides of the fabric facing each
other.
HOW TO CUT OUT YOUR APRON AND POT HOLDER
Pattern Guide
TIP: Once you pick the size you’re going to make, take a felt-tip
marker in a bright color and trace along the cutting line for that
size – it’ll be easier to follow along and you’ll be 100% sure you
cut the line you meant to!
A
B
PATTERN PRINTED
SIDE UP
The arrow printed on the pattern piece is the straight grain line.
Grain lines are printed on patterns as a straight or curved line to
show where on the fabric each piece should be placed. Most of
the time the arrow should line up with the lengthwise grain of the
fabric.
D
3
BIB
1 APRON
F
Lengthwise Fold- Fold the fabric with RIGHT sides together and
selvages are even.
HOW TO PREP THE PATTERN
E
When you ﬁrst open up the pattern tissue, you’ll see that it comes
in one big piece of paper, with the pattern shape printed in the
middle. Cutting away the extra tissue will make the pattern piece
much easier to work with. Cut just outside the biggest cutting line,
and then throw out the extra; you won’t need it anymore. Next
you’ll have to smooth out your pattern so that it’s nice and ﬂat.
8 pieces given
6
2
• The following indicates the various ways how the fabric is
folded in the Cutting Layouts:
• Look for your Waist measurement on the back of the envelope.
Now follow column on the back of the envelope to ﬁnd the
Simplicity Pattern numbered size that goes with your waist
measurement. This is the size you’ll cut and sew.
C
PATTERN PRINTED
SIDE DOWN
Two Lengthwise Folds- Fold the fabric with RIGHT sides
together so the selvages meet at or near the center.
SELVAGE
3
CROSSWISE GRAIN
1
7
4
8
LENGTHWISE GRAIN
5
SELVAGE
1-APRON -A,B,C,D,E
5-WAIST TIE -A,C,D
2-POCKET -A,B,C,D,E
6-POT HOLDER -F
3-BIB -A,B,C
7-LOOP -F
4-NECK TIE -A,C
8-PADDING -F
SUPER EASY APRONS AND POT
HOLDER-LEARN TO SEW THEM
YOURSELF
What You’ll Need:
• Tape Measure
• Sewing Machine
• Straight Pins
• Thread
• Iron
• Ironing Board
• Fabric Scissors
• Ruler
• Safety Pin
• Hand Sewing Needle
• Felt Tip Marker or Highlighter
• Washable Fabric Marking Pen or Pencil or Chalk
• Seam Ripper
Q: How do I know how to ﬁnd lengthwise grain on my fabric?
A: Look at your piece of fabric – there are two edges that look ﬁnished
and don’t come apart. These edges are called the selvages, which are
formed during fabric weaving. Lengthwise grain runs in line with the
selvages. Crosswise grain runs perpendicular or vertical to the selvage.
Q: What are these other markings on the pattern?
A: On the pattern pieces like this one, you’ll ﬁnd directions in words and
symbols such as lines, notches and arrows. Look at your pattern and
check off each of these items as you ﬁnd them:
Center line is printed on some pattern pieces as a broken and
dotted line. It can be the center front or center back and it is used
for matching pieces together.
Dots are either small or large circular markings which are used
for matching pieces together.
Solid lines show where to position pockets or where to fold the
fabric.
Stitching lines are broken lines on the pattern piece to show you
where to stitch.
Besides understanding the markings, there is also written
information you need to know when sewing your project, such as
hem allowance or name of piece. Always keep the pattern and
piece that you have cut out and marked together, so when you
are sewing your project you can to refer to the pattern for this
information.
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Single Thickness- Fabric is placed RIGHT side up.
Q: Why do I need to smooth out the pattern, and how do I do it?
A: If the pattern is wrinkled, the shape of the piece gets distorted, and
then won’t be the exact shape you need to make perfect project. Get it
nice and smooth by taking a warm, dry iron and ironing the tissue –
make sure that you have supervision before using an iron!
LEARN TO SEW TIP: Make sure that there is no water in the tank
of the iron, and that the dial on the iron isn’t set to give off steam –
pattern tissue doesn’t hold up well when wet!
Combination of Lengthwise Fold and Single Thickness- Fold
the fabric with RIGHT sides together so one selvage is at a
certain position and remaining fabric is single thickness.
HOW TO PREP THE FABRIC
Treat your fabric the same way you would treat your ﬁnished
apron– wash and dry it before you cut anything out.
Q: What’s the point of pre-washing the fabric?
A: Many fabrics, especially cottons, tend to shrink after they’re washed
and dried by machine. If you make your project ﬁrst and then put it
through the laundry, you could wind up with shrunken project that
doesn’t ﬁt or too small to use. Pre-washing the fabric at the beginning
avoids any unpleasant surprises later!
• Place the pattern pieces on the fabric as follows:
For Fold Grain Line- Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric with
the fold grain line along the fold as indicated in the Cutting
Layouts.
For Straight Grain Line- Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric
with the straight grain line parallel to the selvage as indicated in
the Cutting Layouts. Measure the distance from both ends of the
straight grain line arrow on the pattern to the selvages. When it’s
lined up exactly, pin the pattern at the grain line arrows.
You’ll have to turn some of the pattern pieces over and place on
fabric with printed side down so that top edge of all pieces lay in
one direction. This is necessary if fabric has a design going in
one direction.
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SELS.
D CONTRAST TIES
Your ﬁnal Cutting Layout should look like this one printed below:
USE PIECE 5
5
44" 45" (115CM)
ALL SIZES
4
SINGLE THICKNESS
USE PIECES 1 2 3 4 5
44" 45" (115CM)
WITH NAP
SIZES 3 4 5 6
3
SEL.
5
1
44" 45" (115CM)
WITH NAP
FOLD
SEL.
2
44" 45" (115CM)
WITH NAP
ALL SIZES
3
5
OPTIONAL: PIECE 7 CAN BE CUT OF RIBBON
OR FABRIC AS SHOWN IN CUTTING LAYOUT
FOLD
44" 45" (115CM) WITH NAP
SIZES 3 4 5 6
HOW TO TRANSFER MARKINGS
6
SEL.
FOLD
B- USE PIECES 1 2 3
CUT TWO OF PIECE 4 FROM RIBBON
CUT ONE PIECE OF RIBBON FOUR TIMES THE LENGTH OF PIECE 5
C- USE PIECES 1 3
HEAT RESISTANT FLEECE
EDGE
USE PIECE 8
44" 45" (115CM) WITH NAP
60" (153CM)
SIZES 7 8 10 12 14
ALL SIZES
CUT ONE OF PIECE 2
SELVAGE
SELVAGES
3
2
7
B,C APRON- INCLUDING B POCKET
3
Snip edge of fabric at the center front line on the bib or at the
center fold or fold line that appear on the other pattern pieces.
This is a quick way to indicate the markings on the pattern
pieces, but snipping the fabric is not done for all markings.
USE PIECES 6 7
1
SEL.
8
2
SEL.
8
2
3
FOLD
FOLD
SEL.
C CONTRAST POCKET AND TIES
SINGLE THICKNESS
USE PIECES 2 4 5
44" 45" (115CM)
SELS.
WITH NAP
ALL SIZES
5
FOLD
2
4
SEL.
D,E APRON- INCLUDING D POCKET
SELVAGE
D- USE PIECES 1 2
2
E- USE PIECE 1
CUT ONE PIECE OF RIBBON FOUR TIMES
THE LENGTH OF PIECE 5
EDGE
Q: Why do I have to transfer markings?
A: Markings such as small dots are matching or placement points and
are transferred from the pattern tissue to wrong side of fabric.
Pin Marking Method- Stick straight pins through the pattern
tissue and both fabric layers at the ends and corners of solid
lines, at the ends of stitching lines or at the small and large dots.
When you turn the fabric over to the other side, you will see the
pins poking out through the WRONG side of the fabric.
For dots, make a small circle on WRONG side of fabric at pin
point. For stitching lines or solid lines, take a ruler and a
washable fabric pen or pencil or chalk and draw straight lines
connecting the pin points on the WRONG side of fabric.
Then remove pins that are holding the pattern and fabric together
lifting the pattern piece carefully at the pin heads. Mark the dots
and stitching lines on the remaining WRONG side of fabric at the
pin heads; then remove the pins.
You do not have to transfer the pocket line on pattern piece 1 to
the remaining WRONG side of fabric. The pocket line is for the
RIGHT half of the apron.
FOLD
1
1
FLEECE
SEL.
F POT HOLDER
SELVAGES
4
WRONG SIDE
OF FABRIC
1. Fold 1/4” (6mm) on the upper edge of the pocket to the WRONG
side of the fabric and press the fold with an iron to hold it in place.
REMINDER: Check the temperature setting for the fabric you
have purchased.
BIB
SEL.
SINGLE THICKNESS
SIZES 7 8 10 12 14
3
USE PIECE 2
2
SEL.
WITH NAP
RIGHT SIDE
OF FABRIC
HOW TO SEW THE APRONS FOR VIEWS A, B, C, D, E
SEL.
E CONTRAST POCKET
SELVAGE
3
FOLD
ALL SIZES
44" 45" (115CM)
Fabric Guide
WITH NAP
SEL.
SINGLE THICKNESS
A APRON
LEARN TO SEW TIP: Make sure that you keep your fabric as ﬂat
as possible while cutting out the pattern shape. It may be
tempting to pick it up, but don’t! The weight of the fabric drags it
down, and the cutting line will shift out of shape. You’ll wind up
cutting along a line that isn’t accurate and a shape that isn’t
exact, which will make it really hard to get a good ﬁnished result.
SEL.
• Pin and cut out pattern pieces from fabric as follows:
Using straight pins, pin the pattern to the fabric – stick the pin all
the way through all thicknesses, pattern tissue and two fabric
layers. Bring the pin point back up through all layers; this will
keep the layers together. Start pinning at the middle of each side
and work your way to the corners, smoothing the tissue as you
go to avoid bubbles and wrinkles.
Q: How should I place each pin, and how far apart should they be?
A: Place each pin just inside the cutting line you’ll be using, with each
pin in line with the printed line – this will keep them out of the way
during cutting. Pins are best placed about 3”(7.5cm) to 4” (10cm)
apart, with pins closer together where you have curves or corners.
Cut out the pattern shapes, cutting along the highlighted cutting
line. Use sharp scissors and position them so that the pattern
shape is on the side that you’re cutting, and the fabric you’re
cutting away is on the other side of the scissors.
For example, if you cut with your right hand, the pattern should be
on the right side of your scissors, and the extra fabric on the left;
if you use left handed scissors, the opposite will be the case.
1
44" 45" (115CM) WITH NAP
SIZES 3 4 5 6 7 8 10
FOLD
2. Fold the upper edge of the pocket to the RIGHT side of the fabric
along the fold line, forming a pocket facing. Pin. Starting at the
fold, stitch 5/8” (1.5cm) away from the cut edges.
This 5/8” (1.5cm) is the seam allowance which will be the
same amount for the seams, unless instructed otherwise.
Trim the seam allowance in the facing area to 1/4” (6mm).
3. Turn the facing to the WRONG side, pushing the corners RIGHT
side out with a pin or a point turner, but do it gently. You do not
want any holes in the corners. Then fold the side and lower
edges along the stitchings to the WRONG side. Press these folds
and the facing with an iron. Machine-stitch close to the inner
pressed edge of facing.
PIN
PIN
Hand-Basting Method- NOW you will have to transfer pocket
lines and stitching lines to the RIGHT side of the fabric by handbasting. Basting may take a little extra time in the beginning, but
it’s worth the effort in the end.
Hand-baste along the marking lines on the WRONG side of
fabric. Basting stitches are formed by simply pulling the needle
and thread in and out of the fabric in approximately
1/2” (1.3cm) long stitches. Remove the hand-basting when the
project is completed with a seam ripper. The point on the seam
ripper is very sharp so be very careful using this tool.
4. On the OUTSIDE, pin pocket to the RIGHT half of apron along
the pocket lines. Make sure the edges of the pocket are along the
marked lines.
Starting at the top side edge of pocket, take two or three
machine-stitches, then back-stitch two or three stitches by
touching the reverse button on your machine. Continue stitching
close to the side and lower edges, then back-stitch again on the
other side of the pocket.
SEL.
44" 45" (115CM) WITH NAP
SIZES 12 14
SINGLE THICKNESS
1
APRON
SELVAGES
1
2
SEL.
FOLD
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Q: Why do I have to back-stitch?
A: Back-stitching secures the stitching in areas that get a lot of use
when wearing.
LEARN TO SEW TIP- If you feel uncomfortable sewing over pins,
you can either remove the pins as you are sewing on the
machine or hand-baste close to the side and lower edges of
pocket in place. Remove the hand-basting after the pocket is
stitched in place.
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HOW TO HEM THE EDGES AND MAKE A CASING
5. Press up the hem allowance on side edges of apron, forming a
crease. Open out hem. Then bring raw edge to crease. Press.
Press up the side edge again along the crease.
Stitch close to the inner pressed edge.
HOW TO STITCH THE RICK-RACK TRIM VIEWS A
AND B TO THE APRON
9. On the OUTSIDE, pin center of rick-rack to apron along the hem
stitching, having each end extend 5/8” (1.5cm) beyond the side
edges.
Turn these ends to the WRONG side of apron. Turn under this
end again and pin in place, placing the pin on the OUTSIDE.
HOW TO MAKE THE BIB FOR VIEWS A, B, C
13. FOR VIEWS B, C- To mark placement for the trim you have
purchased, using a ruler and a washable fabric marking pen, pen
or chalk, measure 1-5/8” (4cm) from upper edge of bib.
19. RIBBON NECK TIES FOR VIEW B- Cut two pieces of ribbon
each 19-1/4” (49cm) for the Child’s size and 23-1/4 (59cm) for the
Girl’s size.
The remaining ribbon will be used for the waist tie.
20. On OUTSIDE, pin the ribbon ties to upper edge of bib between
the small and large dots. Match the cut edges as you pin. Baste
across the ends of ties.
10. On the OUTSIDE, stitch along the center of rick-rack, backstitching at ends.
14. FOR VIEW B- On the OUTSIDE, pin center of rick-rack to the bib
along the marking. Stitch along the center of the trim.
6. Press up hem allowance on lower edge of apron. Press under
1/4” (6mm) on the raw edge. Pin hem in place.
Stitch close to the upper pressed edge. Clip the threads close to
the garment fabric.
21. With the RIGHT sides together, pin the bib sections together.
Match the cut edges and small and large dots as you pin. Try to
keep the neck ties away from the side and lower edges so they
will not get caught into the stitching. Stitch, leaving a 3” (7.5cm)
opening at the lower edge for turning, as shown. Trim seam and
corners.
HOW TO STITCH THE LACE TRIM VIEW C OR DAISY
TRIM VIEW D TO THE APRON
7. Fold the upper edge of the apron down 1-1/2” (3.8cm) to the
WRONG side of the fabric; this forms the actual casing. Press the
fold with an iron to hold it in place. Press under 1/4” (6mm) on
raw edge. Pin in place. Stitch close to the lower pressed edge.
Now it’s time to complete making the bib for Views A, B,
and C
15. FOR VIEW C- On the OUTSIDE, pin one long edge of lace trim
to the bib along the marking. Stitch close to the both long edges
of trim.
11. On the OUTSIDE, pin one long edge of lace trim for View C or
center of daisy trim for View D to apron along the hem stitching,
having each end extend 5/8” (1.5cm) beyond the side edges.
Turn these ends to the WRONG side of apron. Turn under this
end again and pin in place, placing the pin on the OUTSIDE.
16. NECK TIES FOR VIEWS A, C- Fold the neck tie in half,
lengthwise, with the RIGHT sides together. Match the cut edges
and small and large dots as you pin. Stitch the seam, leaving
ends with small and large dots open. Trim seam and corners.
22. Turn the bib RIGHT side out, pushing the corners out with a pin
or a point turner, but do it gently. You do not want any holes in the
corners.
Fold under 5/8” (1.5cm) on the opening edges and press. Slipstitch the turned edges together.
VIEW C
8. On the OUTSIDE, top-stitch along the basting. Top-stitch
1/4” (6mm) from the upper edge of apron.
17. Turn the neck tie RIGHT side out and press.
LEARN TO SEW TIP- You can use a loop turner to turn the tie
RIGHT side out. OR, try using a pencil, placing the eraser side to
the seamed end. Push the pencil through the “tube” of the tie,
turning the tie RIGHT side out.
VIEW D
TIPS FOR TOP-STITCHING- Use a slightly longer stitch.
Place a piece of white or colored tape on the throat plate 1/4”
(6mm) from the needle hole or along the marking on the throat
place. Top-stitch, having the edge of the garment along the inner
edge of the tape.
12. On the OUTSIDE, stitch close to both long edge of lace trim for
View C or stitch along the center of daisy trim for View D, backstitching at ends.
VIEW C
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VIEW D
18. On OUTSIDE, pin the ties to upper edge of bib. Match the cut
edges and small and large dots as you pin. Baste across the
ends of ties.
To slip-stitch, thread the needle and knot one end.
Fasten the thread in one fold of the tie. Slip the needle and thread
through the fold, and bring it out close to where you inserted the
needle. Take another stitch in the opposite fold, slipping the
needle and thread through the fold and bring it out close to where
you inserted the needle. Keep doing this until the opening is
closed, knotting the end.
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23. Pin the RIGHT side of bib to the INSIDE of apron. Match the
large dots and centers front as you place the pins on the
OUTSIDE.
31. FOR VIEWS B, E- Trim diagonally across ends of ribbon neck
and waist ties.
If ribbon waist ties are too long when wearing apron, trim away
excess to a desirable length.
27. Turn the waist tie RIGHT side out.
Fold under 5/8” (1.5cm) on the opening edges and press. Slipstitch the turned edges together.
6. With the RIGHT sides together, pin the pot holder sections.
Match the cut edges and small dots as you pin. Try to keep the
free edges of loop out of the way so it will not get caught into the
stitching. Stitch, stitching 5/8” (1.5cm) away from the cut edges
and leaving an opening between the small dots. This 5/8”
(1.5cm) is the seam allowance.
Trim seam and corners.
28. WAIST TIES FOR VIEWS B, E- Use ribbon for waist tie.
NOW YOU FINISHED YOUR APRON. GO AHEAD AND WEAR
IT KNOWING THAT YOU MADE IT YOURSELF!
POT HOLDER F
For the pot holder, you can make a fabric loop or a ribbon loop.
24. On the OUTSIDE, stitch bib in place along both casing stitchings,
as shown.
29. FOR VIEWS A, B, C- Attach a safety pin to one end of the tie.
Slip safety pin and waist tie through one opening in the casing.
Work safety pin and tie through the casing and out the remaining
opening. Keep the casing ﬂat. Have the waist ties extend evenly
beyond the side edges.
On the OUTSIDE, stitch close to the side edges of bib between
the lower casing stitching and upper edge of casing through all
thicknesses.
When wearing the apron, pull up the waist ties and fasten into a
bow in the back. Even out the fullness within the casing creating
soft folds, as shown on the front of the envelope.
7. Turn the pot holder RIGHT side out, pushing the corners out with
a pin or a point turner, but do it gently. You do not want any holes
in the corners.
1. FOR FABRIC LOOP- Fold the loop in half, lengthwise with
WRONG sides together. Press, setting in a crease.
2. Open out the long edges of the loop and turn them to WRONG
side so that they meet at the crease. Press.
3. Fold the loop in half lengthwise, bringing pressed edges together.
Stitch close to both long edges.
8. Stack the three pieces of heat resistant ﬂeece, having all edges
even. Fold all three layers in thirds.
Insert the ﬂeece through the opening in the pot holder opening
out folds so it is ﬂat and making sure it ﬁts into the corners. Fold
under 5/8” (1.5cm) on the opening edges and press. Slip-stitch
the turned edges together.
To slip-stitch, see Apron step 22.
WAIST TIES FOR VIEWS A, B, C, D, E
25. WAIST TIES FOR VIEWS A, C, D- With the RIGHT sides
together, pin the ends of waist tie sections, forming one long strip.
Match the cut edges as you pin. Stitch the ends.
26. Fold the tie in half, with the RIGHT sides together. Match the cut
edges as you pin. Stitch the seam, leaving a 3” (7.5cm) opening
for turning. Trim seam and corners.
30. FOR VIEW D, E- Attach a safety pin to one end of the tie. Slip
safety pin and waist tie through one opening in the casing. Work
safety pin and tie through the casing and out the remaining
opening. Have the waist ties extend evenly beyond the side
edges.
Try on the apron and pull up the waist ties, fastening ties into a
bow in the back. Even out the fullness within the casing creating
soft folds.
Remove the apron. Without disturbing the folds, on the
OUTSIDE, place a pin on the casing at each large dot. Stitch
above the lower casing stitch, as shown.
4. FOR RIBBON LOOP- Fold ribbon in half, lengthwise having the
edges even. Stitch the edges together.
Continue making the pot holder
9. Top-stitch the pot holder along the stitching lines in a matching or
contrasting thread.
5. Fold loop in half, matching the ends. Pin the loop to the RIGHT
side of one pot holder, placing one edge below the large dot.
Match the cut edges. Baste across the end of loop.
NOW YOU FINISHED YOUR POT HOLDER. IT REALLY IS
SIMPLE. TRY MAKING ANOTHER ONE TO MATCH OR USE
ANOTHER PRINT OR COLOR.
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