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34 min 44 sec
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11:12
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Learn how to make a professional looking shop apron featuring ample pockets and crisscross straps with Michele Muska of Simplicity Patterns. Based on a vintage apron pattern, this classic design has been updated for the modern sewist and is available in three different versions for men, women and kids (Simplicity Pattern #8151). Equally at home in the wood shop, the painting studio, or the kitchen, we’ve dubbed this versatile cover-up the official apron of Creativebug.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Simplicity Pattern #8151
- 1 ¾ yards denim (or other utility fabric)
- 6" fusible interfacing
- Thread
- Pins
- Fabric shears
- Sewing machine with buttonhole foot
- Denim sewing needle
- Iron and ironing surface
- Fabric marking pencil
- Seam ripper
- Bias tape (optional, if substituting for straps)
Downloads:
- Make straps
- Sew darts
- Sew buttonholes
- Apply interfacing and work with denim
- Make sew-on pockets
What you’ll get:
- Step-by-step expert instruction on making a denim shop apron featuring ample pockets and crisscross straps
- 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and instructions from Simplicity Patterns instructor, Michele Muska
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Simplicity Sewing: Classic Denim Apron Reviews
247 users recommended this class to a friend
Sara Johnston
I've always been intimidated by sewing patterns, but she made this pattern feel so approachable. Can't wait to try it out!
More than 3 months ago
Angela Bowles-Barrett
I love the tips to make sewing the apron easier, as well as, the tips on how to embellish the apron.
More than 3 months ago