Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bistro Apron

SUPPLIES:
Cotton Tea Towl (18" x 27 1/2")
Coordinating thread
Pins
Scissors
measuring tape
Sewing Machine

DIRECTIONS:


  1. Fold the towel in half, mark center and cut in half so that you 2 pieces measuring 18" x 13 3/4"

  2. fold raw side down 2 1/4" and press. Fold raw edge 1/4" under and press again. Sew leaving a 1/4" seam allowance leaving sides open.

  3. With the remaining piece cut (4)strips of fabric measuring 2 1/2" wide.

  4. Attach 2 strips together on the short side using 1/4" allowance. Press open.

  5. Fold tie in half and press. Fold the long sides under 1/4" and press.

  6. Sew long sides together leaving ends open (right sides facing each other)

  7. turn the fabric right side out

  8. tuck in ends and stitch close

  9. Repeat for second tie.

  10. Tuck on end of the tie into the opening on the Bistro Apron. Stitch the opening to close and hold tie into place.

  11. Repeat for 2nd tie.

  12. we have added embroidery for a FUN embellishment!