DIY Tea Towel Apron Tutorial

If you're like me, you love wearing aprons. They're so handy for protecting your clothes when you're cooking or baking. 

But sometimes I don't want to wear a full-length apron, especially if I'm just going to be sitting around the house. That's why I came up with this DIY tea towel apron tutorial. 

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It's simple to make and super cute! You can wear it while you're cooking or baking, or even just hanging out at home. 

You can create a simple and stylish apron with a few items you probably already have around your house.  Or you can run to your local store to grab them.

All you need is a tea towel, some ribbon or twill tape, and a sewing machine. 

In less than an hour, you can have a beautiful and unique apron that will keep you looking great in the kitchen. 

DIY Tea Towel Apron

Materials Needed

• Kitchen Tea Towel
• 45-50" of Twill Tape or Grossgrain ribbon  - you may wish for longer ties, feel free to add inches
• Thread
• Sewing Machine

Step 1

Cut ribbon/twill tape to 45-50".  Press towel flat.

Step 2

Fold the edge of the twill tape down 1/2" and another 1/2".  Sew a box through the edges of the tape.  Making an "X" in the middle.  

Do this to both raw edges of the tape.

Step 3

Pin the twill tape about 1/2" from the top of the longest side of the towel.  Make sure it is on the right side of the towel as well.  If there is an image or pattern that is prominent, make sure that is facing out.

Stitch down one of the long sides of the tape.  Cut threads and stitch down the other long side of the tape.

Step 4

Tie your ends of the tape making sure they are long enough.

That's it!  Now try on that apron and see how it fits.  If it doesn't fit, you may need to cut a larger ribbon or some more twill tape.

The best part about this apron is that because it is a towel, it will absorb spills, can wipe counters and keep little noses clean. 

And when it is good and dirty, simply add it to the wash to get it nice and clean.