Angled – Square – Country Apron
Aprons make for great unique gifts. This apron is easy even if you are beginner. If you have basic sewing skills, you can create this beautiful apron. Apron measurments and placement of pocket and straps were of my own making and are based on my own personal preference. I did not use a pattern to create this apron.
For this Apron you will need:
1 yard Top Fabric Material
1 1/4 yards Backing material
2 decorative buttons
Iron and ironing board
Fabric Cutter 
Measuring tools
Pins
Sewing Machine 
Angled – Square – Country Apron
Start by cutting out each of the following pieces.
1 – 25 x 25 inch top fabric
1 – 28 x 28 inch backing fabric
1 – 3 x 25 inch backing fabric
1- 3 x 28 inch backing fabric
2 – 3.25 x 25 inch backing fabric (Neck Straps)
2 – 4 x 45 inch backing fabric (Waist Straps)
1 – 7 x 10.5 inch top fabric with a 45 degree angle (see photo above, when the triangle is folded down the pocket will be 7 x 7 inches)
1 – 7 x 10.5 inch backing fabric with a 45 degree angle (see photo above, when the triangle is folded down the pocket will be 7 x 7 inches)
Main Apron Body
Start with the large 25 x 25 inch top fabric, lay it flat in front of you. Place the 3 x 25 inch strip along one of the edges (Right sides together) and sew them together. After each time I sew pieces together I like to iron them flat.
Now Place the 3 x 28 inch strip along edge next to the strip you just completed (right sides together) and sew. Then set this to the side.
All seams are 1/4 inch
Tie Straps
Take one of the 3.25 x 25 inch Neck straps, fold rights sides together and sew, about 1-2 inches from the end sew on a diagonal, leave the other end open so you can turn it inside out. Now repeat this for the other neck strap and the 2 back straps.
Tip for turning the straps: To turn the strap in side out I found that using the eraser end of a pencil starting at the closed end of the strap. Start pushing the closed end into the strap and work the fabric till it is all turned.
All the straps are turned right side out. Finish them by sewing a stitch all around the edges of them. (Use matching color thread for this. If you are feeling creative try using a decorative stitch)
Tip: Cut off all the corners before turning materials right side out. This will help give you pretty corners.
The Pocket
To cut the 45 degree angle on the pocket I used my square measuring tool. It came in very handy since it has a 45 degree on it. If you don’t have a tool like this you can get creative and use something that square. The finished pocket is 7 x 7 inch. This means the that the top 3.5 inches of the fabric is the triangle flap.
Place right sides together and sew, leaving a 2 inch gap in the bottom so the you can turn the pocket right side out.
Before you sew the pocket onto the apron, do a finishing stitch on the triangle flap, then sew on a decorative button.
Placement of the pocket is up to you. I just pick a spot on one side and pin it down. You can sew on the pocket on to the main apron body now, or wait and sew it on last. I do it last. I use the finishing stitch to sew the pocket onto the apron.
Sew the Apron together
Now that all the pieces are ready. Let’s assemble them. Lay the 28 x 28 inch back fabric flat in front of you. Now lay the main apron body on top of that with rights sides together. Pin them together and sew leaving 2 – 2.5 inch gaps where the back straps go (See the apron pattern above for strap placement) These gaps will also help you with turning the apron right side out.
Work the back tie straps in about an inch in each of the gaps you left in the apron. Pin them in place. We will sew them down with our finishing stitch. I like to use a decorative stitch all the way around the apron like the one shown in the image below.
Neck Tie Straps and Pocket
We are almost done. We just need to sew on the neck tie strap and the pocket! For placement of the neck tie straps check out the picture below.
Fold the top of the apron down to create a 11.5 inch base. Place a tie strap on the inside of that 11.5 inch base, pin and sew. Be careful to not sew the triangle flap.
Now you just need to sew down the pocket leaving the top open and you are done! Congratulations!!
If you love this apron as much as I do please share and pass it along. I would also love to see your finished projects email them to jessica.nay@craftyoils.com and I will post them to share with others. Thank you!
~Jessica
UPDATE 01/14/2020
If you liked this style of apron, check out Vanilla House Designs. They offer many variations of this apron style for adults and kids.
Thank You for sharing how to make this apron, I made one year’s ago, but couldn’t remember how the size to cut things, so once again Thank You for sharing the instructions.
You are most welcome Sabrina! I am so happy that it helps! I would love to see your finished apron! ~Jessica
Thank you for this pattern….I want to make several for family.
You are welcome, Sandra! They will love them! <3
Hi was wondering if you had a video on YouTube?
Hello Theresa,
I don’t have a video on how to make this apron.
Cheers,
Jessica
Hello!
I was looking for something easy enough for a beginner but with style and functionality. This looked just the thing. It came out pretty good I think. Thanks for sharing the pattern and making it so easy to understand. I love it. I’ll be making several more for the family. I’d love to post pics but I don’t see an option for that. Thanks so much!
Hello!
This was a great comment to wake up to, thank you so much for sharing. I would love to see your finished apron pictures if you email them to me I will add them. jessica.nay@craftyoils.com
Have a great day!
Jessica
All of these aprons are so adorable! I am making 30 for Christmas – I do want to make one for my 7 year old granddaughter and wonder how many inches you would suggest I make the top fabric and backing fabric.
Thanks!
Thank you for your comment, Sandra. 30 is ambitious, I wish you well. I have not made any kid-sized aprons. If I were to make one right now. I would work with a 20 inch square for the top piece. My son is 8, tall and skinny, after measuring his waist, I feel like 20 inches would be about the right size. I would still do a 3-inch border on the two bottom ends like the adult pattern, this would make the back piece 23 x 23 inches. Since I have not made one yet, I am not sure about placement for the neckties.
Happy Crafting,
Jessica
This is just what I have been looking for. Thank you soo much for sharing.
You are most welcome!
I’m so excited to find this! I just bought fabric to make two. If they turn out nicely, I’ll post a photo!
That would be lovely. I look forward to seeing your finished product!
Is this adult apron…one size fits all?
Also, I’d like to make this for a toddler? What dimensions would I use?
Hello! Thank you for your reaching out to me. Yes this apron tutorial was intended for adults/teens. The measurements suggested in my post would create an apron that would fit many adults. I found that I would prefer a little bit bigger. If you are worried about size, it is simple to make this apron any size. The finished product is a square so you want to have equal sides.
To determine the size here is what I do and recommend. I use the Pythagorean theorem calculator, you can find this on Google to calculate the apron sizes. Here is an example, I have a waist size of 46 inches (much bigger now than when I made my first apron, LOL). I would like my finished apron to be a little less than the size of waist by 2-4 inches, so 42-44 inches. Using the calculator mentioned, I play with the values till I get a hypotenuse value equal to my intended waist size. When I did this for a 46 inch waist, I got a length and width of 30×30 inches, this would be my intended size of the finished apron.
A 20×20 inch square would fit a tall skinny 8 year old. I don’t have a toddler to measure, so I do not know what size would be best. This pattern is easily adjustable. A 14×14 inch square would fit a 20 inch waist. A 10×10 inch square would fit a 14 inch waist. Remember to shorten the ties when making smaller aprons.
I hope this helps.
Jessica