Apron Length: Measure from the same point just below your breasts to however long you want you apron. Add 1" for seam allowance.
Apron and Bodice Width: Decide how much of your back you want to show and measure all the way around the largest part of your chest to get your bust measurement. This is the same number on your bra. Now subtract the amount of skin you want to show on your back.
- Example: For 33” bust, try a top that is 29” across. This will leave 4” of your back on display.
You will have three panels of fabric for your bodice. The middle panel should be 8" in width. Add 1" for seam allowance. Use 10" if you have a large bust, adding the 1" for seam allowance. The final size of this panel is your 9" or 11" measurement wide, by the bodice length (armpit to below breasts) you measured earlier.
- Example: Your middle panel needs to be 8" wide, so you add 1" for seam allowance to get 9".
Subtract the middle panel width from your bodice width measurement to see how much fabric you will need for the side panels. Add 2" for seam allowance.
- Example:
- Your bodice needs to be 29" wide, so you subtract your 9" for the middle panel to reach 20". Add 2" for seam allowance to get 22".
Cut the fabric. I like to choose solid fabrics and pair them with character or kitschy prints. It’s important to go with a solid to soften a pattern, unless you want the clown look.
- 4 pieces:
- Cut a rectangle of fabric for your middle panel, the 9" or 11" measurement (remember, 11" for a larger bust size) by your bust length.
- Cut a rectangle of fabric for the side panels. Fold it in half lengthwise and cut it again for two pieces.
- Cut the large apron rectangle.
