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14 February sewing ideas digest

How to Make Aprons From Shirts

Let cooking be more fun with this lovely apron. Yeah, you can look like a queen while at it by making this apron yourself. Guess what? It’s made from shirts, yes those old shirts you no longer wear. Even if you are a beginner, you can definitely refashion those old shirts to this amazing apron. The apron even has pockets, very functional if you ask me. Well, let’s begin!

Materials needed:

  • Large button-down shirt with a pattern you like
  • Seam ripper
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Measuring tape
  • Coordinating fabric for waistband, 3/4 yard
  • Coordinating fabric for pockets, 1/4 yard
  • Washable marking pen
  • Fabric scissors
  • Sewing pins
  • Coordinating thread
  • 90/14 medium-weight universal sewing machine needle
  • Sewing machine

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apron, recycling, easy craft, beginner, kitchen
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