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.
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
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
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
Make an apron from two old t-shirts - detailed instructions and downloadable pattern
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Added 17 January, 2012
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
This video tutorial explains how to carry out this repurposing project
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Added 10 December, 2011