Adventures in creating. Stashing Treasures Play Apron | Rhythm of the Home. With six roomy pockets this apron is perfect for stashing treasures found in the garden, carrying art supplies, or even silverware and napkins for setting the table. To make one for your kiddo you will need two coordinating home décor weight fabrics (these are a bit thicker than quilting cottons) 2 16” x 12” rectangles of fabric for the apron body 1 16” x 12” rectangle for top pockets 1 16” x 9” rectangle for second set of pockets 2 5” x 38” pieces for the ties For the apron pockets fold over 1” on the 16” side of each of the two pocket rectangles.
Then fold over 1” again to create a clean top edge and stitch the hem down with a 1/8” seam allowance. Lay these 2 pockets (hemmed edge up) on top of one of the 16”x12” apron body rectangles – make sure the right sides of each of the fabrics is facing up. Next place the second apron body rectangle (16” x 12”) on top of the apron pocket stack – this time right sides together. Snip all 4 corners and turn apron right side out. Sewing 101: The French Seam. I just learned a new-to-me trick: The French Seam. This is used most often when sewing clothes if you don't have a serger. The raw edges of the fabric are encased so that there is no fraying. Grab some scrap fabric and try it out (it's fun!) Here goes: We are going to sew these two pieces of fabric together: This is the part that feels strange. Measuring 1/8" out from the sewn line, trim off the seam allowance.
Fold the fabric on the seam so that right sides are together and iron it down. Stitch another seam at 1/4" (this part feels normal again, because right sides are together--whew!). When you open it up, it looks like this: And from the back, it looks like this--see, no raw edges!!! Why all the precise measurements? If you can think of any ways that you would use or have used the French seam, PLEASE leave a comment. HeidiandFinn modern wears for kids.