TOP 10 APRON SEWING PATTERNS

Are you into a pursuit that gets you messy? Perhaps you are hunting for the perfect solution to keeping your clothes protected and clean. Aprons are an essential for any household and creative, and you cannot beat handmade.

We thought it was about time we rounded up our top 10 apron sewing patterns in the shop. They are easy to sew and are such a useful item to own, you won't regret making one.

Whether you are most likely to be found in the kitchen, garden, painting, in the workshop or at the pottery wheel, there is an apron for you. We've got cottagecore, industrial and whimsical styles to delight every taste.

Each pattern we've selected has thoughtful design features that will help keep your clothes clean while providing handy pockets for the tools you need to hand.

Merchant & Mills Betty Apron

A simple apron style, Betty will be a welcome companion to all your messy pursuits. Forget fiddly ties, Betty slips over the head apron with a pretty crossover back. It's ideal for soft, tumbled linen fabrics which will launder well. If you are new to sewing or fancy an easy project, Betty is a great sewing pattern to choose.

Sizing: S - L

Sewing level: Absolute beginner

Tessuti Fabrics Tessuti Apron

This tunic-style cross-back apron is comfortable to wear and has no fiddly fastenings. The elegant square neckline is combine with the practicality of a large front pocket. It's easy to sew and the throw-on style makes it ideal for pottering around the house while you sew, craft, cook and garden. 

Sizing: One size

Sewing level: Confident beginner

Sew Liberated Studio Tunic

Sewing lovers often have multiple crafty hobbies, so it’s no surprise that this pattern is one of our bestsellers! With roomy pockets for all your treasures and tools that you might need for your day in the kitchen, studio, garden, or hiking, you’ll be hands-free with this tunic. It can also be worn as a really lovely pinafore that’s perfect for layering over jeans, leggings, dresses and skirts.

Sizing: UK 6 - 34

Sewing level: Confident beginner

Sew Over It Apron

Are there any gardeners in the house? This practical apron will protect your clothes while you get on with your gardening duties. Make a heavy duty apron in cotton twill/drill, canvas or denim, finished with twill tape on the inside. Or for a lighter apron, use two different cotton fabrics to make a lined version, finishing the edges with binding. Instructions are included for both versions, so you can make an apron to suit your hobby and style.

Sizing: UK 6 - 30

Sewing level: Confident beginner

Folkwear 303 English Cottage Kitchen Set

Embrace the Cottagecore trend with this fun set. The pretty ruffled pinafore/apron epitomises fanciful Victorian taste and charm and the pattern includes some homeware mini-projects. You can sew a sweet matching apron for a child, making baking sessions even more fun. 

Patterns are included for a complete set of kitchen linens: a pinafore/apron for women and children, biscuit cosy, tea cosy, egg cosy, placemats, napkins, tea towels, and oven mitt. Optional embellishments include cross-stitch embroidery, quilting, tatted lace edging, and stencilling.

Sizing: Women: S – L (approx. UK 6 - 12) and Children: 2 - 10 years

Sewing level: Confident beginner

Sew Different Hepworth Pinafore

Embrace your inner artist with the aptly named Hepworth Pinafore. The super-practical overall features four spacious pockets integrated into side panels so you can carry around all the paintbrushes and tools you need to. The princess seams create a slim fit over the bust, gently flaring out to an A-line shape at the hip for comfort, style and ease of wear.

Sizing: UK 8 - 28

Sewing level: Confident beginner

Merchant & Mills Workaday Apron

This traditional apron has summer BBQs written all over it. The ultimate apron for all your culinary needs, Workaday can be made from under 1.35 metres of fabric. The unisex design is makes a great gift, so if you have any wannabe chef's in your life, their next present is sorted.

Sizing: One size

Sewing level: Absolute beginner

Thread Theory Woodhaven Apron

Sew an essential workwear accessory for the workshop or kitchen that will keep your clothes safe and sound. You can customise the pockets on this apron depending on your craft of choice. This apron includes an inclusive size range that can suit teens, men, and women alike.

Sizing: XS - XL

Sewing level:  Confident beginner / Intermediate

Folkwear Cynthia's Cookie Apron

Whether baking, tidying the house, hanging out the laundry, gardening, or sewing, this apron will make any task a bit more charming. Oh, and the pockets are so practical. The Folkwear Cookie Apron design was one Cynthia (a longtime Folkwear fan and employee) made from an apron her grandmother made and wore, the pattern for which was originally offered in a 1900s women’s magazine.

Sizing: XS – 2XL

Sewing level: Confident beginner

Simplicity Aprons and Trouser Aprons S3021

Maybe you have a penchant for pottery and want to sew something that will stop your clothes from getting covered in clay? This is a really clever pattern that couldn't be more thoughtfully designed for sitting at the wheel. I really want to give pottery classes a go, and step one was finding the right apron pattern - so that's job one done!

Sizing: XS-XL

Sewing level: Confident beginner

I hope that's left you with an apron - practically perfect in every way - for your needs. Whether your sewing an apron for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, it's sure to get plenty of use, and very messy! Browse all our apron sewing patterns here.