1950s Retro Apron

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  Step 1

  Start with a vintage square scarf and a contrasting fabric cut into two long pieces.

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  Step 2

  Mark the center of the first piece of fabric and the center of where you want the top of your apron to be. Pin the two sections together.

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  Step 3

  Pin your waist band along your apron, pinning pleats into your apron as you go.

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  Step 4

  Pin and sew all the way down.

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  Step 5

  Flip your band over and pin and sew down. Make it fun and use a contrasting thread!

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  Step 6

  Pin and sew the ends in.

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  Step 7

  You can be done right now if you want, but I am adding a ruffle to the bottom of mine. Pin and sew a hem into your second piece of fabric. I used a zig-zag stitch so it would be a little more decorative.

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  Step 8

  Next set your machine to a long stitch length and a the highest tension setting and make a gathering stitch.

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  Step 9

  Pin and sew your ruffle to the bottom of your apron.

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  Step 10

  You can be done now or be more creative, add a pocket, add decorative stitches to your waist band. Have fun with it!

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Supernova's Child · Lisbon, Lisbon, PT · 98 projects 10th July 2012

I have an apron-obsessed friend who would absolutely love this project!

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