🧵 Easy Kids Sewing Tutorial

How to Make a Simple Kids Apron (Beginner Friendly)

This is PERFECT for your Little Designers Studio 💕 — easy, safe, and great for ages 6+ (with supervision).

✂️ MATERIAL LIST

• 1 piece cotton fabric (18” x 22”) – main apron body

• 2 fabric strips (3” x 18”) – waist ties

• 1 fabric strip (3” x 16”) – neck strap

• Scissors

• Measuring tape or ruler

• Pins or clips

• Sewing machine (or hand sewing needle)

• Thread

• Iron (optional but helpful)

Cotton works best because it’s easy to sew and not slippery.

📐 STEP 1: CUT YOUR PATTERN

Measurements for the Apron Body:

• Start with a rectangle: 18” wide x 22” tall

• Round the top two corners slightly (about 3” curve)

This makes space for arms.

🪡 STEP 2: HEM THE EDGES

1. Fold all edges of the apron body ½ inch inward

2. Fold again another ½ inch

3. Pin in place

4. Sew all around the edges

✨ This keeps fabric from fraying.

🎀 STEP 3: MAKE THE STRAPS

For Each Strap:

1. Fold strip in half lengthwise (right sides together)

2. Sew along the long side

3. Turn inside out

4. Iron flat

5. Topstitch along edges (optional but makes it look professional!)

You will have:

• 2 waist ties

• 1 neck strap

🧵 STEP 4: ATTACH THE STRAPS

1. Attach neck strap to the top corners (inside hem)

2. Attach waist ties to the middle sides

3. Sew a square over each strap to secure

4. Go over twice for extra strength 💪

🎉 FINISHED APRON!

Now your little designer has:
✔️ A cooking apron
✔️ A painting apron
✔️ A fashion studio apron

You can customize it with:

• Pockets

• Glitter vinyl hearts

• Name embroidery

• Character patches

💡 BONUS: ADD A SIMPLE POCKET (Optional)

Cut:

• 6” x 8” rectangle
  Fold top edge twice and sew
  Fold other edges inward and stitch onto apron front

Super easy and adorable!