No Sew Apron

Aprons for Everyone

Everyone loves aprons with their special designs and handy pockets for carrying everything from garden tools to grandma’s special cookie recipe. Creating these useful garments is very easy and just as much fun as wearing them. Make one for each family member, or as gifts.

Several ways to personalize aprons include:

• Write the person’s name with fabric paint
• Add a favorite phrase, word or title
• Trace a child’s handprint onto a special apron for Grandma
• Add appliqués of a child’s favorite television or movie character with fabric glue
• Stencil favorite things onto the apron such as butterflies, cats or antique cars and color them in using brightly colored fabric paints

Making an Apron from Old Jeans

Recycle old jeans into an apron in just a few easy steps without any sewing required. All you need is a pair of scissors, fusible web either paper backed or liquid, ribbon or rope and your imagination.

Denim is a medium to heavyweight fabric that makes excellent aprons for use in the garden, yard and shop. Old jeans can be made into aprons two different ways. The first uses mainly the waistband and back pockets and the second uses the legs. Instructions with pictures of several styles of these jean aprons can be found by visiting the following links:

• Tools or garden apron
• Apron with pockets
• Jean leg aprons

No Sew Garden Apron

Make a cute garden apron from canvas or cotton duck material based on the adorable children’s no sew Wubbzy apron found on the Nick Jr. website. Detailed step-by-step instructions are given that are simple to follow. This quick and easy apron can be adapted to any size and design motif.

Make an Adorable Baby Chick Apron

Any child will love wearing this Baby Chick apron.

Using Fabric Glue, Hem Adhesive or Fusible Web to Make No Sew Aprons

Almost any simple sewing project can be turned into a no sew project by using washable fabric glue, hem adhesive or paper backed fusible web.

Turn Dish Towels into Fun 18th Century Aprons

In a few easy steps, you can turn any dishtowel into a usable apron just like the ones worn in colonial times. Although the colonists used a needle and thread, this apron can easily be made using fabric glue, hem adhesive or fusible web. Instruction for making this cute apron can be found here.

Aprons from Terrycloth Towels

Make matching aprons for you and your children by using terrycloth towels in different sizes. Full size towels are great for adults while hand towels work well for the younger set. Just follow the simple instructions given on the Family Fun website.

Pillowcase Aprons

Another great apron idea that is easily turned into a no sew apron project, is found on the Craftser website. All you need is a pillowcase, scissors and fabric glue, fusible web or hem adhesive. Finding vintage pillowcases at thrift stores and yard sales in cute patterns and designs adds extra charm to these adorable aprons.

An Adorable Lady Bug Apron

Make this adorable ladybug apron in no time using fusible web, hem adhesive or fabric glue. This apron is perfect for outside summer barbecues. Make one for yourself and for the little girls in your life.

A Simple Bib Apron

Make this cute bib apron from J Caroline Creative with just one yard of fabric, two yards of ribbon, and two D rings. Simply use fabric glue, hem adhesive or fusible web in place of the sewing instructions on the website.