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How to Make an Apron Top

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Make Your Straps

How to Make an Apron Top

Straps can be anywhere from 30" to 60".

Rain Blanken
Fold each length of fabric in half (wrong-sides together) and iron the crease all the way down. Open it back up. Fold in a ½” on one side and iron all the way down. Repeat on the other side. Fold the strip in half again with the side folds tucked in the middle. It should be about an inch wide. Sew all along the open edge with a medium-sized straight stitch. When you reach the bottom, fold up a ½” and sew across.

Repeat with the second strap. Zigzag stitch the top of each strap.

Let’s attach the straps and eyelets to the bodice.

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