6 Adorable DIY Aprons That Are Stylish and Functional

Learn How to Make a Cute Apron DIY Style!

Keep your clothes protected and look great while you’re at it with these adorable DIY aprons! They’re functional, stylish, and so easy to make! In this list, you’ll even find a DIY apron that will take you no more than 30 minutes to finish.

So, are you ready to learn how to make an apron? Check out these 6 awesome tutorials below!

1. 1940’s Inspired Anthropologie Apron

This tutorial will show you how to make a cute DIY apron inspired by an Anthropologie apron. The finished result looks great and the ruffles at the bottom of the apron are so cute!

Things you’ll need:

• An old apron
• Material
• Scissors
• Chalk
• Pins
• A sewing machine

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2. Simple Linen Apron

I love this simple linen apron DIY! Not only does it keep you clean while you cook, but it also has a nifty towel holder and pockets for your cooking essentials! So handy!

Things you’ll need:

• Template of apron
• Tape
• 1 1/3 yard fabric (linen shown, but can use lightweight denim or canvas as well)
• Thread
• Sewing pins
• One 1 ¼” D-ring
• Four 3/8” grommets
• Grommet tool
• 3 1/3 yards twill tape
• Measuring tape
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Sewing scissors
• Sewing machine

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3. Easy DIY 30-Minute Apron

This is more of a mini apron as it only covers the bottom half but it’s still super useful and cute! Plus, you can make it in 30 minutes so that’s pretty amazing.

Things you’ll need:

• 1/2 yard of fabric
• 2 rolls of 2″ wide ribbon that are 3 ft each (or 6 ft of ribbon if you purchase it by the yard)
• 1 1/3 yards of pom pom trim

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4. DIY No-Sew Scarf Apron

We had to include a stylish DIY no-sew apron on this list! This one is so simple to make and it still amazes me that it’s made from two scarves!

Things you’ll need:

• Fabric scissors
• 1-inch wide ribbon
• Fusible bonding web
• Two neck scarves (any size)

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5. Apron Pattern With Built-In Potholders And Secret iPhone Pocket

This DIY apron was created by a mother who uses it when feeding her child, and I think that’s genius! It’s also got a secret iPhone pocket which is really handy. This would make a great baby shower gift!

Things you’ll need:

• 1 yard of fabric
• 1/2 yard of contrasting fabric
• 1/2 yard Insul-Bright Insulated Batting and 100% cotton batting
• 1 package of extra wide bias tape (or you can make your own using the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker)
• Rotary fabric cutter, self-healing cutting mat, and clear acrylic ruler
• Good fabric scissors
• Good iron
• Ironing board
• Sewing machine
• Pins
• Thread

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6. How to Make an Apron From Bib Overalls

This DIY apron idea is so crafty and cute! I love the patterned ruffles at the bottom of the apron and the fact that the overalls already have pockets on them is super handy!

Things you’ll need:

• Bib Overalls
• 1-2 Yards of Fabric
• Scissors
• Thread
• Pins
• Sewing Machine
• Chopstick (Optional)
• Rotary Cutter & Mat (Optional)
• Ruler/Yardstick

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Final Thoughts

Aprons are such a useful thing to have in the kitchen. They protect your clothes, act as a wearable dishcloth, and the ones with pockets are even handier! If you have guests over and they want to help out in the kitchen it’s great to have an extra apron around as well.

Hopefully, you enjoyed this list of DIY aprons and found one that you’re excited to make! These would also make for great homemade gifts as well!

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