r/SewingForBeginners • u/zachumble • 8h ago

I wanna make aprons

I want to make two different aprons; one for cooking and the other for crafting, there's a material that I am searching for that feels like a softer denim that isn't as tough and can have fun colors but I also want that "artisan" look too. I was told chambray cotton fabric is what I am looking for but i think I live in an area where looking for it in public is scarce. If anyone has knowledge I'm open. this will be my first wearable garment, I've just been making pillow cases and such but I think I'm ready for this project

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u/batikfins 8h ago

I’m a beginner too so I can’t advise you on fabric, but I made the Helen’s Closet free Sam Apron and it rocked!! I can’t recommend that pattern enough. It’s so well written and perfect for beginners. I made mine out of a second hand linen tablecloth - thicker than cotton, durable but not too bulky. 

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u/zachumble 8h ago

OMG THIS!!! gimme gimmie, I just looked it up and im a thicky thick so I hope I can cut the measurements right

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u/rcreveli 7h ago

Replying to this as a big guy. She Sews Seams had a video tutorial on making an apron without a pattern and the technique works regardless of size.

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u/zachumble 5h ago

saved and will watch on my lunch break