Concetti Chiave
- Learn to create a simple apron using basic tailoring techniques, starting with a paper pattern for the apron, belts, and neckband pockets.
- Prepare the fabric by straightening and folding it, then pin and cut out the pattern pieces, transferring all markings to the fabric.
- Hem the apron by turning in 15 mm on the curved and straight sides, pinning, tacking, and pressing before hand stitching.
- Create the neckband and belts by folding, tacking, stitching, and turning them right-side out, ensuring neat seams.
- Prepare pockets with precise hems, tack them in place with the neckband and belts, and stitch securely before final pressing.
It is important to learn how to make some simple personal and household articles using the processes typically used tailors during their sewing.
1) simple apron
Materials needed:
- brown paper (1 metre x 90 cm).
- 1 metre of 90 cm plain or patterned cotton fabric.
- matching thread.
Preparation of pattern and cutting out:
- make a paper pattern of apron, belts and neck band pockets.
- straighten the fabric.
- fold the fabric into two with the right side together.
- place patten pieces on the fabric.
- pin the pattern pieces and cut out.
- transfer all pattern markings to the fabric.
Making up:
- turn in 15 mm outside hems along the curved sides (underarms) and the straight sides.
- pin, tack and press hems.
- hand stitch the hems using hemming stitch.
- turn, pin and tack 2 cm at the top and bottom of apron.
- prepare the neckband and belts as follows:
a) Fold each length with right sides and edges even.
b) Tack and stitch along seam lines, leaving one short edge open. Use back-stitch.
c) turn each piece to the right side and press flat.
- prepare the pockets as follows:
a) turn a 10 mm single hem along the top of the pocket.
b) turn under 10 mm round the rest of the pocket, clipping as necessary. Tack and press.
- Tack neckband, belts and pockets in their proper positions. Stitch each firmly.
- Remove tacking thread and press apron.
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