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This free apron pattern is available to download in 3 sizes (toddler, tween, and adult). It's perfect baking with the kids. Be sure to download your copy today and get sewing!
This free apron pattern is available to download in 3 sizes (toddler, tween, and adult). It's perfect baking with the kids. Be sure to download your copy today and get sewing!

Easy to make, this free apron pattern is available for download in 3 sizes – toddler, tween, and adult. 

free apron pattern

Free Apron Pattern

The free, Printable Apron Pattern is perfect for all your fun baking plans with the kids or grand-kids.  Be sure to download your copy today and get sewing! 

There are two different sized apron pattern for children (toddler and tween) and one size for women. (Find the pattern download link under “materials needed” in the instructions.)

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! 

 

I’ve been out of the sewing room for too long… Today I spent the day cleaning my office/sewing space and now can’t wait to get started on my next project using this sweet and summery fabric line called Sunnyside Ave. designed by Amy Smart (@diaryofaquilter ) for Riley Blake! #sewing #fabric #rileyblake #isew #sewingblogger #sewingproject #isew #sewersgonnasew

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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!

But look how cute my apron turned out!!!  I am so happy about it and have been using it all the time. 

Totally worth the wait.

Free ladies Apron Pattern

Apron Sizing

The child size will fit about a 2 to 7 year old, and the tween size will fit a kid’s size 8 to 13 – 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 tween apron pattern

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.

Learn how to sew an Apron with this free apron pattern. Available in 3 sizes: toddler/child tween and adult!

You can use store-bought bias tape, which will make the project even easier and will shave off a significant amount of time. 

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.)

Make Sure to Use Bias Tape on your Apron!

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.

free apron pattern,

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.
  • A Kangaroo pockets instead of the rectangle pocket.
  • Cut off the top half and make a half apron.

Fabric Amounts Needed for Apron:

To make these apron patterns, you will need the following amount of fabric:

Estimates based on 40 inches of usable 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

Apron Fit Chart:

  • Child/toddler: Fits children about size 2 to 7
  • Tween: Fits kids about size 8 to 13
  • Adult: Older kids size 14 through adult XL

Finished length of Apron:

  • Child/toddler: 17.25
  • Tween: 22 inches
  • Adult: 27.5 inches

Products used and Recommended for this project:

  1. My favorite fabric shop for knits:  Funkalicious Fabrics and Girl Charlee. My favorite shop for cottons and other fabrics: Fabric.com.
  2. My Sewing Machine: SINGER 9960 Quantum Stylist, my coverstitch: Janome Cover Pro 1000cpx
  3. My Serger: Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger or you can just use Pinking Shears
  4. Rotary Cutter
  5. I love my large ruler and large cutting mat, but you may prefer to start off with a smaller Cutting set
  6. Dritz Dual Purpose Marking Pen and Fray Check
  7. Wonder clips (I didn’t use these in the post, but they are just awesome!
  8. Ball point needles
  9. Ball Point double needle
  10. Walking foot

Learn how to sew an Apron with this free apron pattern.

Are you ready to sew some aprons?

(If not, save this pattern for later by pinning here pin it)

 

Materials needed:

  • Pattern (download link found here.) You will need to add the pattern to your cart and check out. The pattern will be emailed to you and then come back here for the sewing instructions.)
  • Recommended fabric: quilting cotton – see fabric amounts above
  • spray starch/iron
  • basic sewing supplies

 

Pattern Tips:

  • Enter your name and email to download the pattern. Save it to your PC, open the pdf document in adobe acrobat. Don’t print from Google’s online pdf reader; the pattern will not print properly. (It will sometimes cause the pattern to print too small.)
  • There is also a new option to print only the size needed.

Full pattern layout:

Free apron pattern 3 sizes

 

Apron Pattern Sewing Instructions:

 

 

Step 1: Print pattern, tape together and cut out the size needed.

Once you have downloaded the pattern to your desktop and opened it in the free Adobe Reader program, there’s a new printing option for you.  You can now print only the size needed.  (this pattern only, I’ll slowly go back and start updating the older patterns.) This function is super handy and makes it much less confusing when cutting the pattern, plus I love that it enables me to print in black and white.  (that color ink can be pricey!)

how to sew an apron with this free apron pattern

 

Step 2:  Cut pattern pieces from fabric.

Cut 1 apron piece and 1 pocket piece. Gather/create the amount of Bias tape listed below.

Amount of bias tape needed:

  • Adult: 230 inches
  • Tween: 212 inches
  • Toddler/child:  154 inches

Step 3: Assembling the Apron.

Measure along the top of the pocket piece and cut the appropriate length of bias tape.  “Sandwich” the top of the pocket with the bias tape and sew along the bottom of the bias tape.  Take care that you catch the edges of the bias tape with your stitches on both sides of the pocket.

Line the pocket piece up with the bottom of the apron and bast around the sides and bottom.

how to sew an apron

Next, to create pockets, measure the bottom of the apron and divide into thirds.  Sew a straight stitch along the dividing lines.

Sandwich the bias tape around the sides and bottom of the apron.  Sew along the bias tape, taking care to catch the tape on both sides with your sewing needle.  If you need a visual on how to sew around the corners, I have a little “cheater” mitered corner video tutorial here.

easy apron pattern

Next cut a piece of the bias tape and repeat for the top of the apron.

 

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

Staring at the marked spot, sandwich the bias tape, along the curved edge. Pin the bias tape in place.

free apron tutorial and pattern

Finish both ends of the bias tape by folding in and securing with a pin.

Sew from one end of the bias tape to the other end.  Repeat on the second side and you are done!

 

If you end up sewing one of these, be sure to come back and share a photo to private sewing facebook group or tag me on Instagram (@scatteredmom) and use the hashtag, #scatteredmompatterns!

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Yield: 1 apron

How to Sew An Apron (free pattern - toddler- tween-adult)

free apron pattern
Prep Time 30 minutes
Active Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty easy/intermediate
Estimated Cost $5

Materials

  • Pattern
  • Quilting cotton – see fabric amounts above
  • Spray starch/iron

Tools

  • Sewing Machine
  • Basic sewing supplies

Instructions

Step 1: Print pattern, tape together and cut out the size needed.

Once you have downloaded the pattern to your desktop and opened it in the free Adobe Reader program, there’s a new printing option for you.  You can now print only the size needed.  (this pattern only, I’ll slowly go back and start updating the older patterns.)

This function is super handy and makes it much less confusing when cutting the pattern, plus I love that it enables me to print in black and white.  (that color ink can be pricey!)

Step 2:  Cut pattern pieces from fabric

Cut 1 apron piece and 1 pocket piece. Gather/create the amount of Bias tape listed below.

Amount of bias tape needed:

Adult: 230 inches

Tween: 212 inches

Toddler/child:  154 inches

Step 3: Assembling the Apron.

Measure along the top of the pocket piece and cut the appropriate length of bias tape.  "Sandwich" the top of the pocket with the bias tape and sew along the bottom of the bias tape.  Take care that you catch the edges of the bias tape with your stitches on both sides of the pocket.

Line the pocket piece up with the bottom of the apron and baste around the sides and bottom.

Next, to create pockets, measure the bottom of the apron and divide into thirds.  Sew a straight stitch along the dividing lines.

Sandwich the bias tape around the sides and bottom of the apron.  Sew along the bias tape, taking care to catch the tape on both sides with your sewing needle.  If you need a visual on how to sew around the corners, I have a little "cheater" mitered corner video tutorial here.

Next cut a piece of the bias tape and repeat for the top of the apron. 

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

Staring at the marked spot, sandwich the bias tape, along the curved edge. Pin the bias tape in place.

Finish both ends of the bias tape by folding in and securing with a pin.

Sew from one end of the bias tape to the other end. 

Repeat on the second side and you are done!

© Jamie Sanders
Project Type: Sewing

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  1. Anne Draper says

    June 19 at 11:25 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      June 20 at 11:27 am

      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

      Reply
  2. Gertjie says

    June 21 at 12:03 pm

    Can’t wait to start ! Thank you so much !!

    Reply
  3. Yolande Bergeron says

    September 8 at 4:28 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 9 at 10:58 am

      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

      Reply
  4. Cindy King says

    September 12 at 12:02 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 27 at 1:38 pm

      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.

      Reply
  5. Margie Weiss says

    December 27 at 3:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Rozemarijn says

    January 27 at 3:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. laura telsworth says

    March 15 at 11:22 am

    free pattern?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 15 at 11:29 am

      yes!

      Reply
  8. Ruth Friedman says

    July 16 at 5:33 pm

    I believe you say you can print just a single size. How would I print just the toddler size pattern?

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      July 17 at 12:38 pm

      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.

      Reply
  9. Susan Murphree says

    July 17 at 10:33 am

    when making the apron should I use Single Fold Bias Tape or Double Fold ??

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      July 17 at 12:35 pm

      double fold

      Reply
  10. Ginny Layne says

    August 1 at 11:43 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      August 1 at 2:16 pm

      Hi, Ginny, just add the pattern to your cart and check out again. Its free.

      Reply
  11. Lynda Chapman says

    September 19 at 11:16 am

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      September 19 at 11:41 am

      1/2 inch is what I used.

      Reply
  12. Rebecca Roark says

    September 25 at 10:40 am

    I love these aprons and was looking for a pattern for the adult and toddler. Can’t download

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      September 25 at 10:54 am

      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/

      Reply
  13. sharon ramsay says

    December 8 at 7:51 pm

    I’m ready to sew,,,can I download the sewing instructions somewhere??

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      December 9 at 10:13 am

      You are welcome to capture the sewing instructions however you like. I do not provide downloadable pdf instructions for my free patterns.

      Reply
  14. Brian says

    December 18 at 11:56 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      December 19 at 10:23 am

      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

      Reply
  15. Jessica says

    January 27 at 2:48 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      January 27 at 4:03 pm

      Thanks for catching that, I will make a note to get that fixed!

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    February 11 at 4:45 am

    Brilliant, so useful to have several sizes. Thank you. Pinning for when I need it!

    Reply
  17. Kristi says

    August 7 at 7:59 am

    So excited to make the tween size for my daughter. Is there anything you’d recommend to use for closure besides tying? Not sure what would work since the bias tape isn’t all that wide. Just brainstorming to possibly make it easier for her to put on.

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      August 7 at 2:46 pm

      not really. tying is pretty easy

      Reply
  18. Karin says

    August 28 at 2:33 pm

    I made 3 aprons today, first time ever sewing an apron, awesome pattern! Thank you

    Reply
  19. Laurta says

    September 23 at 9:41 am

    Just curious. Why ball point needles, which is used for sewing knits, with cotton? Regular point needles are used with cotton.

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      September 23 at 10:55 am

      oops, I pretty much just cut and paste the recommended products paragraph into each of my tutorial posts and then edit with whatever was used. I will get that updated as soon as I get a chance.

      Reply
  20. Marcia says

    October 18 at 11:01 am

    Hi Jamie, I have downloaded the pattern and ready to cut out. My question is for the top of pocket piece, you say to cut the appropriate length of bias tape; what is the length for toddler (4)?
    Thanks for the free pattern!

    Reply
  21. Martha Wiseman says

    December 11 at 2:57 pm

    Jamie, could I just add a seam allowance on pattern and turn that under instead of using bias tape?

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      December 11 at 9:00 pm

      Sure.

      Reply
  22. Jessie says

    January 5 at 12:58 pm

    I see that you use 3/4 yards for the apron and pocket. If I want to use two different fabrics, how much do I need for just the pocket? Thanks! So excited to make this!!

    Reply
  23. Faith says

    January 30 at 7:40 pm

    Thank you for this pattern. I will be using store bought bias tape. I am confused how much to buy for a tween apron. Under “Learn How To Sew” it lists 3/8 of a yard (approx. 13.5 inches), but under Step 2 it says gather 212 inches. How many yards of bias tape would you recommend purchasing to make a tween apron? Thank you.

    Reply

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