Apron

This apron should be constructed from medium weight
cotton.

You will need thread and 1 metre (or 1 yard) of
fabric.

The following instructions are written with the assumption
that you have sewn before. I hope they can be deciphered.

The solid
dark lines indicate where to cut. The pink dotted lines indicate fold
lines. The violet dotted lines indicate stitching.

	1.) Cut out the pieces. The strap pieces should be 12inches (30cm) by 2 inches (5 cm). The top of the apron should be 9inches (22cm) and the straight part of the sides should start about 10inches (25cm) from the top.
2.) Sew the strap together at one end. Fold in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. (pink dotted lines are fold lines; violet dotted lines are stitches) Topstitch along the fold line.
	3.) With right sides together, sew the strap to the top edge of the apron, making sure that the unfinished edges are on the outside. Hem the top of the apron by folding over 1/4 inch and another 1/4 inch again. Ensure that the straps are pointing upwards. Stitch. Topstitch along the upper edge.
4.) Fold the ties in half lengthwise with right sides together. Sew one side of each tie to finish. Remember that the ties will hang down when the apron is tied so the finished edge should be at the bottom. Turn the ties right side out and topstitch along the fold lines and the bottom of the ties. Sew the ties to the sides of the apron in the same manner as the strap, making sure that the unfinished edges are on the top of the apron.
	5.) Hem all raw edges all the way around by folding over 1/4 inch and another 1/4 inch again. Stitch.
6.) optional: Use the extra small pieces to make a round pot holder, if you are a glutton for punishment. (Instructions not included.)