Two years ago, we threw a baking/cupcake themed birthday party for our daughter’s fourth birthday. I made these aprons as one of the party favors for the little guests. You will be amazed at how simple they are to make!
I found these placemats in the dollar section (do you sense a theme in my life? “Target Dollar Section”). If memory serves, they cost me $2.50 each.
First you tack down the top two corners. You can either do this by hand, or use a sewing machine. I opted for a sewing machine and stitched back and forth in place to make sure the stitching held up.
I used a piece of grosgrain ribbon that was 20 inches long (make sure yours is long enough to go over the kiddo’s neck, but not too long that the apron will sag). Another option is to cut two pieces of ribbon and sew at the neck. Each piece will need to be approximately 15″ long, in order to tie it around the child’s neck. Make sure you use a lighter to singe each edge of the ribbon so it won’t unravel.
Next, cut two more pieces of ribbon (approximately 17″ to 20″ in length) and sew them in the middle of each side, to be tied around their waste.
Another variation is to use simple dishtowel. This option might look a bit more masculine and be a better gift for a boy. I made this one the exact same way. The corners were tacked down (I actually sewed these completely down since the stitching was hidden within the pattern of the towel). And I added coordinating ribbon to the neck and waist.
And the view from the back….
An apron paired with a children’s cookbook would make a fantastic gift!
Don’t you love them!?
Jen
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That is the cutest idea! Perfect for a party. You always have the best ideas (remember that fabulous doormat)! I would love it if you stopped by today for the impossiblity challenge! Your “impossiblity” could even be one of your fabulous new projects you have coming up!
These would also make a great intro project for someone – young or young at heart – who is just learning to sew on a machine. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for reading, Ann! They are fun aprons – and so simple!
Happy 2012.
Jen
GREAT idea, I’m adding these to my to do list.
It sounds like such a great idea for a gift! Thanks!
I do love them! I’m sure the birthday party was a hit too…such detail in making it special! Great project! Thanks for sharing!
Adorable!! Featuring both next week on Thrifty Thursday!
These are great! Thanks for sharing the how-to with us at the Show & Tell party.
Sharon
What a fascinating idea! Great tutorial.
So cute- and a great idea! Wow.
What an adorable idea!! Those are the things that will be kept for a lifetime!! I think you did a great job on those. Soooo cute! Thanks so much for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday.
Doni
Love your aprons! so cute and simple. Thanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can.
gail
What a cute and thrifty idea! I love that you used these as party favors! Thanks so much for sharing at our Be Inspired party Jen! I hope you’ll be come by often!
What a cute, quick and thrifty idea. Pretty creative is I say so myself, and so little sewing. Great idea, bet all the partiers loved them. What a great way to give a special touch to the party. thanks for sharing you inspiration at Sunday’s Best. PS – I’m featuring this on FB.
I love this post! I found you on Tip Junkie! I would like to invite you to share this post with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html
Love the simplicity of these aprons. I don’t sew, and I think I could pull this off with some no-sew tape. I am pinning this!