In this step-by-step Waldorf-inspired tutorial, you’ll learn how to sew a simple kid’s apron - perfect for little helpers who love to dig, cook, and create. Made with your fabric of choice, this easy DIY apron is ideal for beginner sewers, homeschool craft time, or as a seasonal Waldorf activity. Whether your child is harvesting herbs in the backyard or baking muffins beside you in the kitchen, this handmade apron will keep their clothes clean and their hearts full.
Gather Your Supplies:
These are the tools we used to make your own Simple Kid's Garden and Kitchen Apron:
- Fabric of choice
- Sewing machine or hand sewing materials
- Sewing pins
Sew Your Own Simple Kid's Garden and Kitchen Apron:
Step 1:
Pick out your fabric for your kid's (or adults!) apron. We chose a soft linen here, but you can choose any fabric you prefer.
Step 2:
a. Begin by measuring your chest area, the distance from the top of your chest to your waist, and the total length you want your apron to be. Add a 1/4 inch to all measurements to allow for seam allowance.
b. Fold your fabric in half and using half of your chest measurement, measure and cut the top length of your fabric.
c. Then, using the full top of your chest to waist measurement cut at a slight angle down. Then, cut perpendicular to that for about 3 - 4 inches.
d. Then, having marked where you want the bottom of the apron to be, cut down to that length, and then across to finish the cut. When still folded in half, your fabric should look like the image below. And when you open it, you should have your apron shape.
e. Using either the same fabric or a different fabric, cut out stripes of fabric in the length you want your neck strap, and waist ties to be (make this cut wider so that you can sew a hem on it. Then, cut out a larger square for a pocket.
Step 3:
Going around the entire outside edge of your apron, fold over the edge and sew about 1/4 in, inside to create a nice edge.
Step 4:
a. For your neck and waist straps, fold the two sides to the center and then in half. Sew along the edge to create a clean edge.
b. Fold over the top of the pocket and sew a seam.
Step 5:
Sew a square with an x in the middle to attach the two edges of the neck straps to the top edges of the apron.
Step 6:
Then, using the same stitch as the neck strap, sew your waist straps to the two sides of your apron.
Step 7:
Fold in the edges of the pocked and pin down to the front of your apron.
Step 8:
Sew along the bottom three edges only, leaving the top of the pocket open.
Step 9:
And viola! Your new simple apron is finished. Check for any issues and fix them before use.
Step 10:
This sweet apron is perfect for time in the kitchen or getting muddy in the garden.
Step 11:
Don't forget your Chef Mouse for fun in the kitchen!
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