Aprons from Recycled and Repurposed Materials - 24 patterns

Do you have a pair of old jeans, an unwanted tea towel or two, a discarded placemat or other fabric item that is crying out to be refashioned? If so - why not use it to make a stylish and practical apron?

Creative people have designed aprons using a wide variety of materials. In this section within our free apron sewing pattern category you will find a huge collection of apron projects and tutorials making aprons from materials that started life fulfilling another purpose. Recycle unwanted materials and save money on buying new fabric and supplies!

Don't forget to look at our other apron sewing pattern sections where you will find plenty of other apron sewing patterns and projects to inspire you in your next sewing project. Making things from recycled and repurposed materials is a hot topic right now, and you'll find similar recycled and repurposed sections in all of our FreeNeedle categories.

Hand Towel Apron

Here's a simple but good looking full apron that's upcycled from a couple of hand towels and some scrap fabric for the neck and waist ties. The step step…
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Added 16 June, 2013

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Curly's Bandanna Apron

This is a quick and easy project to turn a bandana into an apron - a great first sewing project
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Added 30 July, 2012

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Hooded Baby Towel And Wash Mitt

This tutorial shows how to make a handy hooded towel and wash mitt for baby's bath time
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Added 9 May, 2012

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From Old T-Shirt To A Beautiful Apron

Make an apron from two old t-shirts - detailed instructions and downloadable pattern
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Added 17 January, 2012

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Kitchen Jenny Tea Towel Apron With Optional Ruffle

This simple project includes pdf with free pattern and instructions - quick and easy project also makes a great gift
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Added 9 January, 2012

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How To Make A Half Apron From Men's Shirt

This video tutorial explains how to carry out this repurposing project
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Added 10 December, 2011

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