This video sewing tutorial walks you through all the steps you need to sew a harvest apron.
A harvest apron is also known as a gathering apron, why? Because it will help you gather your harvest! These garden aprons are great for gathering beans, peas or even apples!
So let me help you sew one up so you can get back out to that garden.
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Harvest Apron Cut List:
You can mix and match what pieces you want cut from what fabric. I recommend using two different fabrics.
- Small Loop: 2″ by 5″ (Cut 1)
- Thin Ties: 2″ by 28″ (Cut 2)
- Waistband: 7″ by 24″ (Cut 1)
- Waistband Ties: 6″ by 40″ (Cut 2)
- Outer Apron Pocket: 26″ by 40″ (Cut 1)
- Inside Apron Pocket: 26″ by 40″ (Cut 1)
Please note: There seems to be some confusion as to what measurements are lined up when making the main portion of the apron called the Apron Pocket. Line up the two 40″ edges from the two larger pieces that you cut out, sew along the 40″ edge to make one piece of fabric that will become your aprons main pocket piece. I hope that clears things up.
You Will Need:
- Cotton Fabric, I used Quilters Cotton as it is a bit thicker.
- EZ Point and Turner (This is a very useful tool to turn your projects right side out. I LOVE mine!).
- Loop Turner (this is so cheap and a MUST HAVE in your sewing box).
- Cutting Mat, Ruler & Rotary Cutter (this is how I cut my fabric but you can use some fabric scissors if you prefer.
- All Purpose sewing thread.
- Sewing Machine.
Watch the Video Tutorial HERE:
To follow along and put your harvest apron together watch the video tutorial HERE.
I hope you enjoy sewing this apron up as much as I did!
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I accidentally cut one of the 26×40 apron pieces on half and of course I don’t have enough fabric to cut another. Do you think I could use it as the inside and sew it together as long as I shorten the outer to account for the seam allowance on the inner one?
Hi Michele, YES!!!! Sewing is all about working around our mistakes lol 🙂 I love the idea of putting it in the middle. I would use a 1/2″ seam allowance for this and then press the seam open before continuing along. You could also trim along this seam with some pinking shears to stop any future fraying. It will still end up as a great apron in the end. Enjoy your hard work and Happy Sewing!
Wonderful tutorial. The instructions were clear with the pictures understandable. The use of the French seam finish gives the apron a professional finish. Ten thumbs up. This will be a recommended tutorial.
Thank you so much for saying that Linda! I am thrilled to hear it 🙂 Happy Sewing!
I love this pattern, so cute! I bought some cute fabric with a pattern that is one way and I am trying to figure out it the 40″ is the length that is folded up or it goes around the waist. Want to make sure I get it right before I cut the fabric.
YES! I’m wondering the same thing. Are the pockets 40″ wide or 40″ long? The video doesn’t make this clear.
There seems to be some confusion as to what measurements are lined up when making the main portion of the apron called the Apron Pocket. Line up the two 40″ edges from the two larger pieces that you cut out, sew along the 40″ edge to make one piece of fabric that will become your aprons main pocket piece. I hope that clears things up.
There seems to be some confusion as to what measurements are lined up when making the main portion of the apron called the Apron Pocket. Line up the two 40″ edges from the two larger pieces that you cut out, sew along the 40″ edge to make one piece of fabric that will become your aprons main pocket piece. I hope that clears things up.
Where’s the measurements???
Under the Cut List in this blog post.
On the big pieces are the first stitches across the 26″ or 40″?
If I want to purchase two fabrics for my apron, approximately how much yardage of each of the two fabrics (45″) should I buy, please?
I only have one yd of the pocket fabric. I was thinking of just making the pocket 26×36 instead of 40”, I was thinking I’d just shorten everything by 4”. Do you see a problem with this?
Both Apron pcs are cut the same, so how can I leave an inch when stitchin for gathering?
I would like to make one of your gathering aprons for my 3- & 4-year old grandsons. What size apron pieces do you think I would need?
What dimension would you cut the pocket pieces for a toddler with a 22” waist? I think I can fudge the other measurements.
Scaled the pattern down to fit my four- and two-year old grandsons, and they turned out SO cute!
The video was very clear. Thanks for the great instructions. I wish I could post a photo because this is cute! I pleated rather than gathered the top edge to get a little flatter look.
I have nice size garden plot. This will be so helpful when I go to gather vegetables and fruit. I plan to make several.
That is wonderful! Happy Sewing 🙂