Child's Chef Apron Pattern, Ages 2 - 7

I really like this pattern because the strap that goes around the neck is one continuous loop and is adjustable.

First, make a pattern using Pellon or freezer paper.

The first measurement in each group is for ages 6-7. In parentheses are ages 4-5 and 2-3. The length from the bottom of the apron to where the bib starts to curve varies from 16", to 14", to 13", depending on the size. The width of the apron bib ranges from 4", to 3¾", to 3½". Remember that the width of the bib is half the size of the completed width since you will be cutting the apron on the fold. The unfinished apron will measure 24" tall x 24" wide, 22" x 22" or 20" x 20".

You will cut 6 pieces of fabric to make the apron: the apron piece, 2 pieces of facing, and 3 pieces for the ties. First, place the apron pattern on the fold of the fabric and cut 1.

To make the pattern for the facing, lay a piece of freezer paper over the apron pattern and trace along the bib side as shown, making the width of the facing 2".

With fabric wrong sides together, cut 2 pieces to use for the facing. For the ties, cut three 2½" x 24", 22" or 20" long pieces, depending on the size you're making. Now for the construction.

1. Serge narrow edge of facing that will be placed at top edge of bib. Other narrow edge will be serged later. Fold over ½" at top narrow edge, press and topstitch along serged edge.

2. Serge top edge of bib, turn down 1½" and topstitch along serged edge.

3. With right sides together and top of bib flush with folded edge of facing, stitch ½" seam. Serge to ¼" to finish. Repeat on other side.

4. Serge outer edge of facing, around the narrow edge of facing and along the apron side to bottom.

Serge along bottom of apron.

5. Fold over ½" at apron side extending up through facing. Topstitch along serged edge.

6. Press facing to inside, Topstitch ¼" from serged edge. Repeat for other side.

7. Fold up bottom of apron 2½" to form hem. Press. Topstitch ¼" from serged edge.

8. With right sides together, sew ¼" seam along narrow edge of ties until all three pieces form one long strip.

Press seams open. Fold over ¼" on each long side and press.

9. With right sides together and edges even, sew ¼" seam along both ends of tie. Turn and press. With wrong sides together and edges even, topstitch close to edge.

Secure safety pin at one end of tie and thread through bottom opening of side of bib, up through neck opening, leaving a loop for the head to fit through, then down through other side of bib opening. Neck can be adjusted by just pulling apron up and down along tie.

Optional: You can add trim along the hem of apron if desired. I had some extra fabric so I cut a 1½" strip x 25", 23" or 21". I folded over ¼" on each long side and pressed, then serged the ends. I wrapped ½" around each side edge to the back and topstitched close to each long edge along the front side.