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DIY Apron: Made from Bandannas

This DIY apron made from bandannas is my 15 minute patriotic craft for today. It is so simple and all it takes is two bandannas and some ribbon to make a cute apron that is perfect for cooking during your 4th of July bash.
Keyword apron, bandanna
Active Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Makes 1 apron
Author Angie Holden

What You Will Need

  • Red bandanna
  • Blue bandanna
  • White ribbon
  • Sewing machine and thread
  • Scissors
  • Straight pins
  • Iron

Instructions

  • Start by cutting off about 5 1/2 inches from one side of the red bandanna. We will also be doing some folding to get it sized right.
  • Fold the uncut edges right sides together and sew along the seam.
  • Turn right side out and put the seam you just sewed down the center. Fold the uncut edge down twice. The amount you fold down will depend on your size. Hold it up and the cut edge should rest at your waist. Fold until the top is where you want it. Remember you will need about 1/2 an inch of seam allowance on the other end. Press everything well with a hot iron.
  • Put the end of the ribbon inside of your fold and pin. Cut the ribbon to length where it goes around your neck and sits correctly to make the bib portion of your apron. Insert the other end of the ribbon in the folds on the opposite side and pin again.
  • Fold the cut edge on the opposite end about 1/4 inch twice as shown and press.
  • Match up the centers and pin the two bandannas together. The cut edge that you just folded should match up and be in front of the blue bandanna.
  • Lastly, cut a couple of lengths of white ribbon that you will use to wrap around yourself and tie. Pin into place on both sides of the blue bandanna.
  • Sew everywhere that we just pinned. You are now ready to wear your DIY apron!