How to Hand Sew an Adorable Victorian Apron
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
- It has been a while since I last posted a sewing tutorial, so I wanted to share this demonstration of how to sew an adorable Victorian apron. This historical fashion accessory is rather straightforward and simple to construct, and the apron is completely handsewn, so there is no machine needed in order to make this project.
One of the best elements about this 19th century fashion item is its supreme versatility. While I chose to make my own apron in a practical, lightweight linen, this same type of design could be made from any fabric, even decorative silks, and spruced up with various trims, embroidery, insertion lace, ruffles, and more. The possibilities are endless with this foundational base.
This garment is not only a historical fashion accessory, it's also ideal for those looking to spruce up their cottagecore or historybounding wardrobes, as it helps to give any ensemble an archaic or antique look.
Aprons are also a brilliant way to protect your historical clothing from food, staining materials, and other things that might get a garment dirty. I hope that I explained this historical sewing tutorial with clear enough instructions, but if there is anything that you need greater clarification on or need a deeper explanation of, I’ll do my very best to answer.
Thank you so much for watching and I’ll see you all on Thursday for another video.
Yours, etc.
V. Birchwood.
Be sure to download a free JPG of the pattern I made for this apron, so you can have a concise guide on how to construct your own apron pieces:
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Why Did I Sew a 19th Century Apron?
1:30 What Materials Do You Need Need for a Victorian Apron?
2:48 Take Measurements & Cut Fabric
6:01 Make a Hem
6:51 Finish the Top Edge
7:27 How to Make Cartridge Pleats
9:42 Sew & Attach the Waistband
12:26 Sew Down the Selvedges (Optional)
12:41 Secure Hooks & Eyes
13:36 Final Thoughts on Making a Victorian Apron
14:02 End Screen
All music is from Epidemic Sound.
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Thank you for watching!
One thing I left out of the video is the edge of the waistband, where it meets the apron body, may try to curl up, so if it does, you will want to whip stitch it neatly down in place on the right side.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this tutorial and I'll do my best to answer them.
Awesome thank you so much 😊
Cuando yo era niña mi madre los hacía, me gustaban mucho, ahora que yo encontré tu canal seguiré las instrucciones para hacerlo, gracias.
This is an amazing tutorial. Clear, simple and very beginner friendly. I love it
That’s lovely to hear! I’m really happy it comes across that way as it’s hard to know until the public sees it. Thanks for your comment 😊
thank you for the tutorial, I didn't know how to do cartridge pleats and now I want to make something with cartridge pleats. Maybe after I finish my waistcoat I will make an apron with pockets.
My pleasure! I definitely do encourage it. Cartridge pleats look beautiful, and I actually think they are easier than box or knife pleats because they're incredibly even and easily adjustable. Happy sewing 😊
Clear instructions and enjoyable. THANKS!
I was considering making an apron as a first proper sewing project, as I want to keep my skirts clean when doing chores. Having just found this channel a few days ago I was hoping for an apron video, and lo and behold!
I have some old cotton sheets in my stash that make this a prefect practise run while producing something functional that I don't have to go all perfectionist about.
I like the hand stitching. Even though I have a sewing machine and have used it for some things I much prefer sewing by hand. The machine always gives me the feeling it's leading me, running off, going too fast. Hand sewing gives me more control, and you can pick it up anytime in between other things and sit anywhere.
Yes! A bright basting stitch helps so much. I tend to use quilting thread for basting and silk for sewing.
Yes! Quilting thread is a great option. I use something similar, just a standard, bright coloured cotton thread.
thank you so much for this tutorial! i just wanted to pick up some easy hand sewing project and have been settling my thoughts on an apron, so this came out just in time :)
Ah such perfect timing! I'm glad that the tutorial will be of good use. Happy sewing 😊
What a cute idea. Seems like aprons are all the rage right now. I'm seeing them everywhere. I actually have an apron pattern that I downloaded off the history bounding group on FB that I was thinking about turning into an apron dress, after Marika's (Enchanted Rose) video where she made one. I even dyed some heavy weight linen that I had in my stash. Only it came out a little more teal than I was expecting. I sat on it for a while trying to decide if it was too bright for me or if I should just go for it. I finally bought some matching thread and decided to go for it. I've just been waiting in my machine to come back from being serviced. However since I am currently with out a project for our evening bible reading, I may try my hand at making a garment entirely by hand until my crochet yarn arrives. I decided I like my shawl so much I needed another. I'm gonna go take a look at my fabric and start doing some measurements and go from there. See you next week. 😊
Yes there are so many aprons everywhere right now! A hand sewn project is the perfect solution since your machine is being serviced definitely, especially if you aren't ready to start on your next shawl yet 😊 Thanks for your comment and see you again next week!
I love making aprons for my cottage dresses, adding bits of lace or embroidery are some of my favorite sewing projects. ❤ Easy Day Makes too😊
Very pretty 😀
Off topic: but I still love your bonnet it’s so cute 😭😭
On topic: you can pull to rip cottons that aren’t knit too:)
Thank you!! It's becoming one of my favourites 😊
Ah yes of course! I normally don't rip my cottons, so I didn't want to comment on it. I just know not to rip silk as that can turn disastrous 😂
I enjoy the clear & simple details you give in this tutorial.
Today, I find the music very relaxing
Thank you Catherine! 😊 I'm glad you liked the video
yesssss! worth of sleepless editing nights😉🦇
Дааааааа, спасибо! 😄
Great video! Also your bonnet is super cute.
Thank you! ☺️
I love this video and especially that it’s so instructional showing very well how to do eg the cartridge pleats! I have to say though that I could not see myself making it without using an iron but that’s me.😊
Thank you!! 😊 I did use an iron on the fabric and to press the seam allowances. It's just one of those super easy to wrinkle linens so the ironing didn't hold all that well by the end of the filming and construction process hahaha 😂
I love this apron! Now I'm dying to make one, on top of all the other projects I want to do 😅I plan to add a bib to it as well because it is chaos when I'm in the kitchen.
Thank you! You definitely should make one, it's a nice one day or evening project 😊 Adding a bib is a brilliant idea, especially in a chaotic kitchen 😅
I love making aprons. I like to make them in Christmas fabric and give them as gifts.
That's a brilliant idea! Perhaps I'll do this for the upcoming holiday season as well. Thanks!
And now we need lacy and frilly version
This one can be modified to be lacy and frilly! It’s completely customisable 😊
I do believe it is time to make an apron and after seeing your beautiful cartridge pleats... I think I should give them a try 😍
You totally should! They're actually way easier than they seem. Happy sewing 😊
Thank you, hehe we are similar 🥰🥰👍🏻💯
Wow what a great video, the apron with those awesome pleats turned out beautifully
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the tutorial 😊
Hi! I have a suggestion for cutting a wider apron body (already tested): intead of joining down the center, cut the second piece in half, and attach a half on the left and the other on the right.
That way, you get two side seams instead of a center front seam.
But it all depends on the person, I know that on one apron, I joined the waistband in the center front, and that one seam really bothers me. I bet other people might not even notice it!
That's a wonderful suggestion, thanks Luala! I love this part about sewing, that there are many ways to accomplish something. So yes, it's great for curvy individuals to have more than one option, thanks to your suggestion 😊
Very comprehensive. Thank you.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😊
I very much enjoy watching and being inspired by your tutorial videos. Thanks for the pattern visualization!
Thank you so much Erica! 😊
Such an adorable apron! And well made tutorial 🌻
Thank you Lilja! 🥰
Omg Lady V! This is super cute! I know what I'm making for my next project now~ As always great video! Thank you for sharing and have a great week!
Thank you so much Amber! Happy sewing and I hope you have a great week as well. "See" you on Thursday 😊
Gonna make this today
Oooo let me know how it goes!
Cool! Thank you so much I love the look of cartridge pleating. I did always wonder how it was done. I definitely would like to know how cartridge pleating is done in manufacturing... You mainly see cartridge pleading in choir robes.
I have another video which is a tutorial purely for cartridge pleating which I greatly recommend if you want anymore clarity on how it’s done by hand. I wonder too how it’d be done by machine! I only hand sew and don’t have an electric machine so that’s an area where I’m just incredibly clueless lol
@@VBirchwood: Thank you! I shall look at that video. I do know with cartridge pleating in choir robes stiff paper is placed on the fabric then pleated. Interfacing is good too.
now I will try that cartridge pleats)
You should! They’re the best.
@@classyhistoricalsewing They're actually so so easy! I think you'll find them very effortless with a little bit of practice 😊
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Beautiful 🤩 Iam 5ft tall ,a shorty too Iam starting my petticoat and so can I ask you is it okay to make it with muslin
I’m 5’2” so we are similar! Hehe. You can absolutely make it with muslin! Any material really would work. I’ve made wool aprons, and you can also use silk, or any thinner synthetics. But muslin would be perfect for this 😊
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