Tutorial: How to Sew an Adjustable Apron

Discover how to sew an adjustable apron, an essential accessory to combine practicality, comfort, and elegance daily. Whether you work in catering, hospitality, or simply want a practical apron for your activities, this detailed tutorial will guide you step by step through its creation. 

Follow our guide and create a functional and stylish apron, perfect for everyday use!

If you are looking for an apron suited to your needs without spending a fortune, why not make it yourself? With this easy tutorial, discover how to sew a custom apron, effortlessly and in no time. A fun and creative activity to do alone or with family! 

Here is the list of materials you will need:

• 1 m 50 cm of fabric
• A pair of scissors
• A sewing machine
• Thread
• Darts

1. Fabric preparation

Pre-shrink the fabric

Wash and dry the fabric to prevent it from shrinking after sewing.

Cut the pieces

Pin the patterns onto the fabric respecting the grainline (threads parallel to the selvage). Cut the fabric and interfacing according to the patterns.

Fuse with interfacing

Apply the fusible interfacing glue to the wrong side of the fabric and iron to fix.

2. Assembling the sides of the facing

Assemble the sides

Pin and sew the two sides of the facing together.

Press the seam

Press the seam open to avoid bulk.

3. Attaching the facing to the apron

Position the facing

Place the facing on the apron, right sides together, and pin all along. Repeat for the bottom facing, leaving 10 cm at the intersection for an angular finish.

Mark the openings

Mark the openings on the top of the apron for the casing (1 cm from the edge and 3 cm opening). Do the same for the waist.

Sew the facing

Sew the facing all along the apron, leaving the marked openings.

4. Finishing the corner

Fold the corners

Fold the corners outward, edge to edge. Mark the fold and pin.

Sew the corner

Sew up to 1 cm from the edge, then start again and sew up to the new line. Make sure the two seams meet at one point.

Cut and turn

Cut the excess fabric and turn the corner inside out. Use a pointed object to properly shape the corner and press well.

Fold the seam

Fold 1 cm of the seam inward, press, and pin.

5. Creating the drawstring casing

Prepare the band

Fold the edges of the tightening band by 1 cm and sew. Fold the band in half lengthwise and pin.

Sew the drawstring casing

Sew the band 1 or 2 mm from the inner edge, turning the fabric at the corners for a perfect finish.

6. Passing the band through the drawstring casing

Insert the band

Pass the band through the top drawstring casing, then through the bottom drawstring casing.

Adjust the length

Adjust the length of the band according to your preferences.

7. Creating the pocket

Hem the pocket

Fold the top of the pocket twice to create a hem, press, and overlock the other edges.

Sew the pocket

Center the pocket on the apron, pin it, and sew 1 or 2 mm from the edge. Add reinforcement stitches to the openings.

8. Finishing

Add reinforcement stitches

Add reinforcement stitches to the openings of the drawstring to prevent the fabric from shifting.

Your apron is finished!

You can now adjust it to your size by pulling on the drawstring.