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14 Free Apron Patterns

Easy-to-Sew DIY Aprons

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Take on one of these free apron patterns so you can make an apron to give as a gift or to use yourself. Making a DIY apron is a simple sewing project that even the beginner will be able to complete successfully.

No matter what type of apron you like, you'll find one you absolutely adore here. There are a wide variety of apron styles here including contemporary, modern, feminine, elegant, and farmhouse. There are patterns for men, women, and kids in a variety of sizes.

These patterns have everything you need including a supplies and materials list, cutting directions or pattern pieces, and step-by-step sewing directions. By the time you're finished, you'll have a great apron that you'll love so much you'll never forget to put it on.

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    Tea Towel Apron

    A woman wearing a gray and white striped DIY apron

    Skip to My Lou

    All you need is a tea towel, a couple of buttons, and a package of twill tape to make this sophisticated half-apron from Skip to My Lou that would work for any gender or age. This is a fun sewing project that would also make a great gift for the holidays or a housewarming.

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    Sprinkle Donut DIY Apron

    A pink half DIY apron

    A Beautiful Mess

    Here's a DIY apron pattern from A Beautiful Mess that makes a half-apron to keep your clothes nice and clean while you cook or bake your next creation. It's also a great place to quickly wipe your hands as you go. This isn't just your standard half-apron though, it has a fun sprinkle donut pocket. It's a small pocket that's functional for a smaller item but is more of a decoration. It's an adorable addition that will make you want to bake all day long. This apron takes two yards of fabric and includes ruffles as well as a waist tie. It's a long tie that ties in the back, giving you plenty of room.

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    Linen Pinafore Apron

    A woman wearing a cross-backed apron

    Farmhouse On Boone 

    Pinafore aprons have been gaining in popularity since they just look so at home in a farmhouse-style kitchen. It's made out of linen, so you get softness and stability from the fabric. The pattern from Farmhouse on Boone has instructions for making the apron both with or without a ruffle. There's also a free pattern for a pinafore apron for girls that includes a video on how to sew it.

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    Waxed Canvas Tool Apron

    A woman wearing a gray and white tool apron

    The Merrythought

    The Merrythought has a free pattern for a waxed canvas apron that can be used to hold your tools for woodworking, gardening, crafting, or cooking. The waxed canvas makes it sturdy and waterproof, making it an apron that you'll have and use for years. Included are instructions on how to make your own waxed canvas which is actually a fairly easy process that you'll want to use over and over again on your fabric.

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    Half Apron

    A woman wearing an apron, standing in a kitchen

    A Beautiful Mess

    This free half apron pattern from A Beautiful Mess has a comfortable waist with a ruffled front that adds some feminity to the final apron. Two large pockets give you plenty of room for any kitchen utensils, recipes, potholders, or oven mitts that you need to keep close at hand.

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    Simple Apron for Beginners

    A woman wearing a DIY floral apron

    Back Road Bloom

    This is the classic apron that your mom used to wear but you can update it for today by choosing a modern fabric. This free apron pattern over at Back Road Bloom gives you directions for cutting and sewing together the main body pieces, neck strap, ties, and pockets.

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    Cabana Stripe Apron

    A woman tying on a striped apron

    Sugar & Cloth

    This free apron pattern from Sugar & Cloth takes a Turkish beach towel and transforms it into a fun apron that can be worn any time of year. This project only requires a little bit of sewing to create a waistband and ties. The fun fringe at the bottom is part of the original towel and makes for a fun accent.

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    Dish Towel Aprons for Kids

    Three kids' aprons

    Live Free Creative Co

    Here's a dishtowel apron but this one is just the right size for kids. You can use one dish towel and make the whole body of the apron out of it. Twill tape is used for the neckband and ties while cotton fabric is used to add a pocket to the front. Go over to Live Free Creative Co for the tutorial.

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    Gathered Half Apron

    A woman wearing a red and white DIY apron, picking cherries

    Delia Creates

    This DIY apron from Delia Creates has a full skirt with a pretty ruffle and it works great for gathering produce from the garden but also makes a cute everyday apron. This is a quick sewing project and you'll have an adorable handmade apron when you're finished.

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    Simple Canvas Apron

    A woman making an apron

    Sustain My Craft Habit

    If you're looking for a full apron pattern, you won't want to miss this one from Sustain My Craft Habit that's both traditional and modern. The crossover straps in the back make it easy to take on and off and the large pockets in the front can be used for whatever you need to keep close to you. This DIY apron includes a printable template that you can use to cut your fabric before sewing.

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    Ruffle Apron

    A woman wearing a ruffled apron

    One More Moore

    Make an apron with layers of pretty ruffles with this free apron pattern over at One More Moore. You could use a different fabric print for the layers as shown here or make it with the same fabric. Cotton fabric works best for this pattern, so your ruffles can have some swing to them while you dance around the kitchen.

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    Kid's Cooking Apron

    An apron, bowls, and cutting board

    Crafting Cheerfully

    Kids love to help in the kitchen and they'll love it even more if they're helping in their new apron made just for them. Use the free pattern pieces that are included with this DIY apron tutorial to create the main body of the apron. Bias tape is added as an accent around the apron and is also used for the neck strap and apron ties. You can find this free apron pattern at Crafting Cheerfully.

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    Farmhouse Linen Pinafore Apron

    A woman wearing a gray and yellow apron in a kitchen

    Sisters, What!

    This farmhouse linen pinafore apron pattern from Sisters, What! takes it up a notch by showing you how to add contrasting pockets and faux leather for the straps. This pattern is great because it takes you through the steps of measuring yourself to create a great fitting comfortable apron.

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    Men's BBQ and Kitchen Apron

    An apron with grilling tools

     The Spruce Crafts

    This free pattern right here at The Spruce Crafts is for a men's apron, but it really could be used as an apron for any adult. You could even change the size to make it fit a child. This does make a great homemade gift for Father's Day, giving Dad a way to stay clean in the kitchen and at the grill.