Cross -Back Apron | Easy Sewing Tutorial
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Follow my step-by-step tutorial to make a cross-back apron, often also called Japanese apron. I love using a linen-blend for this cross-over apron but you can use any fabric you like.
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Let me know if you have comments or questions about this tutorial!
I’m using an iPad and could not find a link to your pattern. Any help is much appreciated.
yes, Mama, I like to know how I would get the right size for me.please.
Hello ! Thanks for the tutorial, pretty easy to follow. I'm trying to make the pattern but it doesn't says how wide it is .
@@betaniamoralesbravo9320 it's pretty much square, so about 36"
I hi love this apron and have downloaded the pattern but wondered if you have a more details pattern I.e.measurements, I’m happy to pay for it? Thank you
I just found a linen tablecloth at Goodwill tonight for $1... I am so excited to be able to make this apron now!
Oh, that's so awesome!! Happy sewing and let me know how it turned out 💛
Did it work ?
Bingo 🎉🎉🎉
this looks exactly like the expensive aprons that the chefs wear in the bon appetit test kitchen videos. I can't wait to make one myself, thanks for the pattern!
Awww ... thank you! Happy apron-making! Let me know how it turned out!
@@OurGabledHome I just finished sewing mine in a mustard colored linen and I love it! thanks for the pattern
@@theFrenchBabette That sounds great! Thank you so much for sharing 💜
LOL, BA test kitchen is why I'm here too! I've always loved Claire's aprons, and this pattern looks simple enough that even a sewing beginner like me can tackle it!
@@JenniferJadeKerr Yes! I even commented on Claire's video that she should have her aprons made and sell them! She would make bank.
This is so cool! It could even be made into a two-sided reversible apron by sewing two fabrics together.
Loved this, the best beginner cross back apron video on CZcams - enough detail but still brief and easy to understand.
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it 💜
Thank you for being so kind as to share this idea with us, as well as your patience,and sweet spirit toward ungrateful people in the comments.
God bless you!
John 3:16-18 KJB
Thank you 😌
This apron is at world market. Thank you for showing me how to make my own. I love the idea of repurposed the table cloth.
Thank you for your nice comment. Yes, I have seen that apron at WM. While you can buy it cheaper there than the fabric and time would cost to make you own, there is nothing like the pride of sewing your own apron. Have fun and let me know how it turned out!
Very nice idea to use tablecloth fabric, and Love this style of apron. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I find this particular tablecloth perfect for this apron and I am glad you like this!!
OK, so I figured this out in my sleep, really! I have been wanting to make this for so long! I couldn't get it but when I woke up this morning, I got it! I can't believe how really, really simple it is! I was floating on happiness all morning. You would be proud of this old decrepit girl, haha!
Yay! Nothing like a good night's sleep ... thank you for sharing and have fun sewing 💛 ~ Anja
This is the exact one I wanted to make! It reminds me of aprons from long ago.
Walmart Walsh has linen tablecloths.
Thanks so much for the pattern 🌈
Yay!!! I am so glad you like this pattern! Happy sewing 💛 ~ Anja
This is exactly what I was looking for. Just a few EASY steps and it’s done! Thank you!!!!
I am so glad you found this helpful 💛 ~ Anja
A great tutorial, thank you! I look forward to try it out. What a good suggestion to use the Ikea table cloth! And what makes it extra suitable is that "vardagen" actually means everyday, or weekday in Swedish. Very suitable for an apron I'd say!
Thank you so much for your nice comment! I am glad you like the pattern! I had no idea that "vardagen" actually means something - you're so right it be suitable for this everyday apron. Have fun making it and I'd love to see how it turned out!
Thank you so much I love that you shared a free pattern, am making these for Christmas gifts. 🦋💙👍
Awesome! Happy sewing 💛 ~ Anja
thank you! By far the cutest one out there.
Aww ... thank you so much! I am glad you like it!!
I will be making this apron many, many times for friends and family. Thank you for sharing.
I am so glad you like this apron! Happy sewing 💛 ~ Anja
Thank you so much for making this tutorial and for the free pattern!
You are welcome and I am so glad you're enjoying it!
Looks to me like the armhole cuts are the perfect shape for pockets. i am pretty sure that os how it was done, in old Japan. i was given a very thin bookelt, really more of a pamphlet, years ago, as. Christmas gift, called Cut My COAT. it became one of my favourite publications... Was pattens for folwear, and one of ghe main things was, zero waste. so this pattern just looks perfect, with those shapes. i had an image saved in a pinterest folder, and have been eanting to make it for a few years. Thanks so much for the video!
Interesting! Thank you so much for sharing and for your nice comment 💛 ~ Anja
Fabulous! Thank you so much! I failed sewing in home ec because there were too many students to teacher ratio. I always thought that sewing was an important skill to learn. You encourage me to pick it up and try again.❤️
Glad it was helpful!
Love it! Showing it to my husband so he can make me one!!😜
Sounds like your husband is a keeper! Thank you for your nice comment and happy sewing 😊 ~ Anja
Hola! muy lindo tu delantal japonés, me sirvió mucho el patrón. Muchas gracias, un saludo de Chile
Muchas gracias! ¡Estoy tan contenta de que te guste ~ Anja
Great video. I had no idea the apron was so quick and simple.
thank you so much for your nice comment 💜
I love this apron! Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Yay! I am so glad you like it 💛 ~ Anja
Thank you.....this is the first video that actually has a pattern available, many thanks for that❣
You’re welcome 😊, Debbie! So glad you liked my pattern ~ Anja
I love it !
Thanks for the tip about IKEA .
Thank you and so glad you found it helpful 💜
I just bought the table cloth from Ikea and Im so excited to make this!
That's great!!! I'd love to hear (or see ...) how the apron turned out 💛
found it best pattern by far I have searched the internet and commercial pattern books.. Great Job. Only suggestion....line the apron..blessings sally
Thank you and I am so glad you like the pattern. Lining sounds like a great idea!!
@@OurGabledHome I'm having a hard time with the pattern. I need more measurements to figure it out. The depth of the neck and arm curves etc. Or am I missing something? Thank you for the video!
@@AnnD2023 this is a very flexible pattern! As for the neck scoop, I just copy my favorite t-shirt's neck line. The pattern is mostly to scale so the arm scoop could be about 17-18" deep. Hope this helps but do reach out if you have more questions!
Hey there! I just searched for a crossover apron and your video popped up I thought it would be very complicated but you gave such a wonderful tutorial and it's very easy to follow thank you so much for sharing❤🌻
Hi Althea, I am so glad you enjoyed this video and the instructions. Happy sewing 😊 ~ Anja
Good evening, I made my apron and being that this is my first garment (other than a mask) I am very proud of myself. I will first start by mentioning that I am a plus size woman with plenty of rolls for baking, bottom for bouncing and hips for couching my bones. My cutout and put together will have to be tweaked to make it larger in the neck and if I want my bottom to hide the back straps as well. I am pleased all the same. I also want to make mine longer. Thank you. When I put my pockets on I will take a picture and send it to you.
That sounds fantastic! Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing a picture 💜
@@OurGabledHome I posted a picture of my on my IG page. I didn't see how I could send it to you.
@@trinettewells5013 That's wonderful! You can tag Our Gabled Home - or send it to anja@ourgabledhome.com
I emailed them.
love it! looks great!!! love linen too
Thank you so much! I am glad you like it!!
Where is the pattern
Love your aprom, thx
I Love this pattern ! Easy to follow instructions I’ll be giving it a try. Thank you for sharing 🌺
Thank you so much for your nice comment and have fun making it!
clever idea with the tablecloth!:)
@@susieinthecountry4434 thank you so much!
yes me too. love the Ikea reference too, would have never thought of that since I never go to Ikea. thanks.
THANK YO SOMUCH! I LOVE THIS!
Wow! Thank you so much for making this video! I was getting discouraged with what I was finding online. I found some scrap fabric at a thrift store and wanted to make this exact pattern!
Yay! I am so glad you like this apron! Thank you for commenting and happy sewing 💛 ~ Anja
Thank you for all your wonderful educational helpful. Ideas. Learned very much from all your generous sharing. Blessings. Mucho Gracias
Thank YOU so much for your sweet comment 💛 ~ Anja
Great video!!! Making this for this years xmas gifts - can't start soon enough!!! Thanks
Hi Iris, I love it! You are way ahead of the curve 💛😂💛 ~ Anja
Thank you for your tutorial and free pattern. Love this style of apron.
Thank you so much and happy sewing 😊 ~ Anja
I saw this cross over apron worn by Claire Saffitz and I liked the design.
Thanks! Mine turned out nice and cozy
Nice! Thank you so much for commenting and for sharing ~ Anja
Wonderful idea to use the tablecloth. Thank you.
Thank you! I am so glad you liked that tip 💛 ~ Anja
Some time has gone by since you aired this wonderful video on how to make this very useful apron! I wanted to down load the pattern but I am unable to. I was reading some of the most recent comments ( 2yrs old!) and followed the link for the pattern. It led me to your store where I have to purchase it. Right now the amount is not all that great but for me it means food for the dogs or for myself. That is why I am curious as to if the pattern may have been just a temporary special. Not a problem, I’ll just adjust and get creative as you have done! Great idea for the table cloth! I have a few I inherited that might just work out right!
It doesn’t matter if I am in my quilt studio or the kitchen, when I put an apron on I feel like I have my uniform on and it’s time to work!
Hi Connie, you can still get the free concept pattern: us19.campaign-archive.com/?u=0e28e470f2efe29c7415d3fb7&id=b1d51ee97f Happy sewing 😊 ~ Anja
Love the idea of buying a tablecloth for the fabric! Wish IKEA delivered here for a reasonable fee.
Hi Trish, I am so glad you like this! Target may have a linen tablecloth as well 😊 ~ Anja
Thanks for the tutorial iliked you can i get a pattern 🌺
Here's the pattern: awesome-experimenter-1997.ck.page/58aa00a4a1 😊 ~ Anja
I used an Ikea AS IS linen curtain. Only one in pack and was $10
I love this pattern. Thanks!
That sounds great! Thank you for sharing 💜
Do you have the link for the IKEA as is linen curtain you mentioned?
@@vfabila21 the link is in the description box or here: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vardagen-tablecloth-beige-60287829/
Eve Lombard Rule Do you have the link for the IKEA as AS IS linen curtain?
thanks for this tutorial and the tip about the ikea tablecloth! the apron looks beautiful and your instructions make it very easy to follow :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Enjoy your apron!
The hand drawn pattern is so cute!!
Thank you! I am so glad you like it 💛 ~ Anja
Wonderful tutorial, thank you 🙏 😊
Thank you so much! I am glad you like it 💛
Hi-= I was hoping you would show how to get into this lovely apron. Maybe in next video.
Just saw Anja do a “short” video just for you!
Here: czcams.com/users/shortsC0CKETqhKfY
Thank you so much, I really really enjoyed watching you create this amazing and awesome cross over apron and I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up 👍 too. Thank you so much to for the pattern, very very thoughtful and kind. Please stay safe and well too
Aww ... thank you! I am so glad you like the pattern! Happy sewing 💛 ~ Anja
Thank you for sharing
Just found you! Looking forward to making one of these aprons. Thank you! Unfortunately, it looks like IKEA has discontinued the Vardagen table cloth. The only linen one I found is the Ombonad (59" x 98") for $39.99. I found linen-look fabric (85% viscose, 15% linen) on sale for $6.49/yd in twelve solid colors (52" wide) and 100% linen at $10.99/yd (width not shown) today at Joann in case this is helpful.
I know they discontinued the Vardagen but this is similar: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ombonad-tablecloth-natural-beige-50508911/ but JoAnn's is a great place, too ~ Anja
Thank you for sharing your apron pattern! I love it ... and plan to make your apron for me and my three daughters!
That sounds wonderful! I'd love to see how they turn out 😊
This will be good for me cause I'm a working baker and I hate the aprons we get from our local linen company and they just go around the neck which bothers my neck plus you have pockets
Yay! I am so glad you like this apron! Have fun sewing 💛 ~ Anja
Just made this apron! Love it!
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing and enjoy your apron 😊 ~ Anja
Thank you so much for the pattern 😁
Happy sewing!!
I love this, just what I've been looking for thank you.
Yay!! I am so glad you like this apron! Happy sewing 💛 ~ Anja
Beautiful 👍 I love it 👏
yay! Thank you so much 💛 ~ Anja
Loved your video. Looks so easy. Thank you
Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it 😊 ~ Anja
I am wondering if your pattern would be easy to adjust for a larger person? Large to extra large and beyond????
Yes, you can add 1-2 inches straight downnzbe middle 😊 ~ Anja
Just what I need 👍
Perfect! Have fun making it!
thank you.
Thank you SO much for sharing
You are welcome and I am glad you enjoyed this tutorial!
Can you please show a layout with pattern on top of fabric? I can’t figure out how to do it.
Hi Sharon, can you send me an email to anja@ourgabledhome.com so we can sort it out? Thank you ~ Anja
Beautiful!
Thank you so much 💛
I am trying to get to find the free pattern this is great thank you I am in New Zealand
Here's the link to the free pattern: awesome-experimenter-1997.ck.page/58aa00a4a1 😊 ~ Anja
I LOVE IT. I love linen tooo
So glad you like it! Thank you so much 💛 ~ Anja
Dear Anja, I sewed the apron it fits perfect.
Greetings Alexandra from Atelier Silberwichtel
Thank you so much! That's so awesome! Enjoy your new apron!
During the depression years ladies would makes dresses out of flour sacks.... The cross back apron is the same kind my grandmother wore.
Oh that's so nice!
Love an apron without ties. Will definitely try to make this only one question, I would like to know the measurement underneath the arm opening.
I want to convert my woodworking apron to have cross back straps like this, thinking of making straps then putting my apron on and placing the straps where they go pin them then sew, should work. The shoulder cross straps they come with are just too much effort and I have to do a little dance to get into it.
Nice! That sounds like a good idea and one that should work. Thanks for sharing and let me know how it turned out!
Thank you for the pattern
You’re welcome 😊
I had to laugh at myself watching the intro.. I have horse hair brooms too and my first thought was "noooo! You have to hang it or you'll ruin the bristles 😯!". Then of course I realised that you had staged it for the photo 😏. Excellent tutorial thank you. I'm making aprons for my daughter and I from a linen quilt cover I bought on clearance a while ago. I have since upgraded to a king so I have all this beautiful fabric from the queen size cover 😊
Thank you so much for sharing! I am currently standing my horse hair brooms upside down when not in use 😊. Happy sewing and let me know how the aprons turned out 💜
I love it very much..
Thank you so much! It makes my day to hear that you like my apron 💛
Been wanting this pattern. Thank you for the video. Try Walmart paint department for drop cloth as a fabric alternative--looks like same fabric at much lower price.
Great idea! I will check it out 💛~ Anja
Thank you! Blessings!
You are so welcome, Rosie and I am glad you like this pattern 😊 ~Anja
It's very nice. Love it 😀
Thank you! I am so glad you like it 💛 ~ Anja
Thank you!
Hi. Thank you for this paternities. I don't see the exact measurements of the pattern except for notations, one 36"meaning length (?) and 13" given as a neck opening measurement. What am I missing?
It is more or less a square pattern, depending a little bit on your size. The pattern is very forgiving, though. If in doubt, I recommend that you make a "trial apron" from some leftover fabric or cheap muslin and adjust from there. Hope this helps!
@@OurGabledHome How deep is the neck opening?
@@jewelgaither1504 my neck scoop is about 9" deep but this pattern is very flexible so can make it any depth you want. Hope this helps!
I love it
Going to make one today for my mother. Its her birthday
That would be such a nice present! Let me know how it turns out!
Our Gabled Home she was very happy with it! I tried to completly line it, which made the shoulders a little less neat, but the total very sturdy
@@troebeliewoep That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing! If you like, send me a picture or tag me with it on social media. Happy birthday to your mother 💜
lovely thankyou!💖
I am so glad you like it 💜
Býva dobrým zvykom u ľudí ktorí nepoužívajú Medzinárodné jednotky SI, uvádzáť okrem palcov aj jednotky: centimeter, meter, resp. ďalšie dĺžkové miery. Veľmi by to uľahčilo prácu. Nevadí, našťastie sú tu autori, ktorí uvádzajú tieto jednotky.
Did she just turn the fabric once? Linnen will fray. Maybe I couldn’t make it out properly. Definitely turn twice or serge/ zickzack it.
For more longevity, it's better to turn the edges twice however with a tight stitch I haven't had any problems with fraying fabric. Thank you for sharing 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome I agree. Twice is good. Just couldn’t tell in the video. Looked like only once to me. Enjoy your sewing.
Excited to give this a go ... however one quick question please can you tell me how wide should the be pattern? (to the mid point/fold). Understand the shoulder to shoulder measurement 13.5", and the Length 36" but maybe I'm missing it, please can tell me how wide. Thank YOU !!
Since this is pretty much a square pattern, you can make it 36" wide total. Hope this helps and happy sewing 💛
@@OurGabledHome This is why I came looking for, too!
*what
@@chelliemcg 💛 ~ Anja
Love this and will give it a try!
I see the apron is 36" tip to bottom, but how far down do you cut the armholes?
You can cut the armhole about ⅓ to ½ of the total length
Thank you
Can you please discuss how you laid the pattern down on the material in reference to the selvedge?
If I am understanding your question correctly: I am not using the selvage since I fold the fabric in half and use that fold to create 2 identical halves. I have some more photos on my blog: ourgabledhome.com/cross-over-linen-apron-sewing-tutorial/ Hope this helps 😊 ~ Anja
@@OurGabledHome I'm new to sewing. I was wondering as far as how to cut the fabric, should the stretchy side be the width (from hip to hop), rather than the length (from chest to thigh)?
@@proudasiangirl576 the fabric that I am using is not more stretchy to one side than the other. If your fabric is stretchy, I would probably have it stretch from side to side ~ Anja
Please turn up the volume on your videos.
Thank you🤗
Love it!
Thank you so much 💛 ~ Anja
You are great!
Haha, thank you 💛 ~ Anja
Love it!!
Glad you like it!
Love it! Thank you!
Thank you 💛
Thank you so much
You are so welcome 😊 ~ Anja
Буду шить. Обязательно. 👍
Sweet
thank you so much!!!!!!
I see 36 long but how much fabric to the center fold and how deep are the arm and neck cuts. Thank you. Dawn
Thanks for reaching out! I am a size S/M so my apron is about 36″ across and the armholes about 17″ deep. As for the neck, you can eyeball it or use the neckline of your favorite shirt and copy that. Happy sewing and let me know if you have more questions!!
Thank you so very much!
You are so welcome!
Thank you, you are good I dear thanks
Hello I love love the apron,and the instructions, but I don't know how fabric did you use.thank you.
Thank you for the 💜. I am not sure I got your question right but the fabric is a linen/cotton blend and I cut it from a piece 57"x126" (you can probably make at least 2, maybe 3 aprons from that piece). Hope this is what you were asking!
Thanks for the video and instructions. I am thinking on using linen. How much material should I buy for one apron?
You'll need a piece of fabric about 40"x36". Hope this helps!
Anja I am not able to cut and sew. Love your apron so much. I searched on Amazon....
found one that APPEARED TO RESEMBLE YOURS.....I ordered. WOW what a disappointment. Linen? Never knew what they sent was linen????? Horrible. I am keeping
because it is such a hassel for me to send back....I am struggling with my broken hip. Wish
I knew a place where I could order a LINEN APRON...like the cris cross one.,,like yours. Very disappointed with Amazon.
Usually, amazon will tell you what kind of fabric it is. You should be able to google for linen cross-back apron, there are many different styles and price points out there. Hope this helps ~ Anja