Ruffle apron tutorial

This weekend was my friend Morgan's bridal shower! She is getting married in December and I'm honored to be by her side on that day. For her shower gift, I sewed her a super cute ruffle apron -- perfect for a soon-to-be wife. :) The fabrics are from the new Lotus Valley line you can find at Jo Ann's.

Here's a quick how-to:

1. Cut a base piece of fabric to your desired size. This one is about 35in x 20in. Hem all sides.

2. Cut the tie - about 6in x 84in {You will likely have to sew two strips together}. Fold right sides together and sew as a tube. Turn right side out and iron flat.

3. Cut the strips of fabric for the ruffles. I did 3- all were about 6in x 65 in. Hem all sides, do a basting stitch then ruffle the three strips to about 35in.

4. Sew the waistband to the base piece of fabric at the top. I tucked the first ruffle under the bottom of the waistband for a nice, finished seam.

5. Sew the remaining ruffles on. Place them about an inch underneath the preceding ruffle.

6. VOILA! A cute and fun apron for yourself or a friend. These make great bridal shower or Christmas gifts!

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Between Naps on the Porch , Making the World Cuter, The DIY Show Off, The Persimmon Perch, Skip to My Lou, Keeping it Simple, A Soft Place to Land, Today's Creative Blog, Blue Cricket Design, Fireflies and Jellybeans, Beyond the Picket Fence, Remodelaholic, Tatertots and Jello