If you are looking for free Apron Patterns, this adorably easy to make, free apron pattern, is available for download in 3 sizes – toddler, tween, and adult.
Free Apron Pattern
The free, Printable Apron Pattern is perfect for all your fun baking plans with the kids or grandkids. Be sure to download your copy today and get sewing! (2 kids apron pattern sizes and 1 for adults.)
Fabric Used in this Apron Pattern:
The finished aprons featured in this post were created from the Sunnyside Ave fabric collection gifted from Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter. Thanks, Amy! The Sunnyside Ave fabric collection should be available at your favorite local fabric shop, and you can also find online on Etsy and various other online retailers.
I made a toddler/child size apron pattern about 5 years ago, and it’s been on my list of things to redo the kid’s apron pattern to include a tween and an adult-sized free apron pattern for my pattern collection.
Yes, I said 5 years on my to-do list… I am a self-admitted queen of procrastination!
Free Apron Pattern for Children, Tweens and Women
But look how cute my apron turned out!!! I am so happy about it and have been using it all the time.
And since I was already at it, I graded the pattern for an in-between “tween” size: It fits my lil tween perfectly! (The tween size will fit a kid’s size 8 to 14 – after that, you will want to size up to the adult size.)
Just imagine all the fun summertime baking you and your mini-me can do in your matching aprons! I love it!
Free Kids Apron Pattern:
The toddler version (modeled here) looks so tiny compared to the other two, but it will fit about a size 2 to size 7 child.
The tween apron will fit an average size 8 to 14 year old.
This Apron Pattern is soo Easy to Make!
I love how the aprons turned out.
They are super easy to make, basically two little pieces of fabric wrapped in bias tape.
You can use store-bought bias tape, which will make the project even easier and will shave off a significant amount of time. But if you have a special fabric, you may want to add that custom touch by making your own bias tape. (Which is what I did.)
I used my Simplicity Bias Tape Maker maker to help me iron the bias tape. I am so glad I bought this bias tape maker when I did because the machine is now discontinued! Why in the world simplicity decided to discontinue it is beyond me! It really is so handy. How many of you have one of these little machines?
Make Sure to Use Bias Tape on your Apron!
Anyway, it’s been a while since I made bias tape and I probably should have reviewed my instructions before jumping in, because I inadvertently cut some of the tape not on the bias. It’s not that big of a deal since its fine for the top, bottom, and sides to not be on the bias, but I do recommend to at least using bias tape on the curved sections.
I was out of the green plaid fabric, so I went ahead and used the wrongly cut tape on the smallest size, and you can see in the photo below, how the curved section does not lie as nicely as the aprons using bias tape cut on the bias.
Apron Pattern Variations:
- It’s not in this free apron pattern, but I think a cute option would be to curve the bottom edges and add a coordinating ruffle all the way around the bottom and sides of the apron. If I ever make another one, I might have to try it.
- I’ve also seen Kangaroo pockets instead of the rectangle pocket.
- You could also cut off the top half and make a half apron.
Learn How To Sew An Apron:
To make these apron patterns, you will need the following amount of fabric:
Estimates based on 40 inches of useable fabric)
Child/toddler:
- Apron body and pocket: 3/4 yards
- Bias tape: 1/4 yard
Tween:
- Apron body and pocket: 3/4 yards
- Bias tape: 3/8 yard
Adult:
- Apron body and pocket: 1 1/8 yards
- Bias tape: 1/2 yard
Are you ready to sew some aprons?
Download the pattern here or skip over to page 2 for the sewing instructions.
How to navigate this post (and find the pattern):
Pattern styling/Photos: page 1. (this page)
Pattern download: here.
Sewing instructions: page 2.
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Anne Draper says
Hello: I am wanting to make the adult sized apron. How much fabric will I need? I can’t find the information. Thank you for sharing your pattern.
Jamie says
Oops, I did not realize I left that off! The measurements and amounts needed are now there. (on page 3 of the sewing instructions)
~Jamie
Gertjie says
Can’t wait to start ! Thank you so much !!
Yolande Bergeron says
Bonjour Jamie
Your pattern is very easy to cut and sew. I have noticed, you did not mention the length of the bias for the neck. Since my granddaughters are not near me, I have no idea all long it should be.
I really appreciate your site.
Merci
Yolande
Jamie says
The “ties” are part of the neck. (it’s one long strip of bias tape.)
Step 4: Adding the ties.
Cut 2 pieces of bias tape to the lengths below:
Toddler: 44
Tween: 66
Adult: 70
Measure down from one end of your bias tape the number of inches specified below and mark that spot.
Toddler: 15.75
Tween: 21
Adult: 22
Cindy King says
Thanks for the cute, easy pattern. It would have beeen helpful to know the total length of bias needed before beginning. I cut my own, and had to stop and cut more. I made the Tween size. The amount listed at the beginning was 146 inches. The ties alone required 2 x 66= 132. Otherwise, things went great. Thank you.
Jamie says
Thank you so much for pointing that out, I forgot to double the amount for the two ties in my final supply list. I have now fixed the list under amount of bias tape needed.
Margie Weiss says
Thank you so much for your his great pattern. I just made this for my 2-1/2 yr old grandson from 4 fabric quarters (I even made the bias tape and lined the apron). I’ll try posting a pix on your Facebook page.
Rozemarijn says
Today my daughter (8 years old) had a “date-to-bake”. So she needed a big girls apron. An old pair of jeans and some leftover fabric and biasband. I would like to add a photo but do not know how to.
laura telsworth says
free pattern?
Jamie says
yes!
Ruth Friedman says
I believe you say you can print just a single size. How would I print just the toddler size pattern?
Jamie Sanders says
Open withthe free adobe reader. If you have the latest version, you will see an image of what looks like a stack of papers. Click that button (its the layers button) . Turn off the layers you don’t want. (by clicking the eyeball button and print. Be sure to leave the pattern markings layer on.
Susan Murphree says
when making the apron should I use Single Fold Bias Tape or Double Fold ??
Jamie Sanders says
double fold
Ginny Layne says
I can’t find my email for the download of the apron patterns. I already order-received/99018/?key=wc.
if that will help. Please send me another sheet where I can download. Thank you.
Jamie Sanders says
Hi, Ginny, just add the pattern to your cart and check out again. Its free.
Lynda Chapman says
Is it listed anywhere the width of the bias tape? I made 1/4”double fold for a toddler apron and it looks much smaller than the photos. Thanks
Jamie Sanders says
1/2 inch is what I used.
Rebecca Roark says
I love these aprons and was looking for a pattern for the adult and toddler. Can’t download
Jamie Sanders says
My guess is because you did not add the pattern to your cart and complete the check out process. No one with your name or email address has created an order and checked out on my site.
https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/frequently-asked-questions/
sharon ramsay says
I’m ready to sew,,,can I download the sewing instructions somewhere??
Jamie Sanders says
You are welcome to capture the sewing instructions however you like. I do not provide downloadable pdf instructions for my free patterns.
Brian says
Is there a way to post photographs of aprons we make?
I just whipped up a toddler with little bees in the print and lot of black bias tape.
Jamie Sanders says
Yes, share to my fb page here: https://www.facebook.com/scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom/ or my private pattern group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Scatteredmompatterns/ or tag me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scatteredmom/ using #scatteredmompatterns
Jessica says
Just cutting this out. Just a heads up! I noticed the Pattern markings are actually on the adult layer. I just wrote them in on my kids only layer print out. Thanks for the free pattern!
Jamie Sanders says
Thanks for catching that, I will make a note to get that fixed!
Julie says
Brilliant, so useful to have several sizes. Thank you. Pinning for when I need it!