an exclusive spool pattern

fabric to quilt & sew

designed by michael fulkerson

cutting line sewing line

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Outer Fabric 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 22.5" 12" 33" fold 36" 5.5"

Chefs Apron
materials: 1 yard (each) of 2 fabrics scissors, marking pencil, thread directions: 1. Fold each fabric selvedge to selvedge and mark each one according to the diagram. 2. Fold each 2.5" strip in half and press. Stitch 1/4" away from the edge. Attach a safety pin to one end and pull the tube inside out. Press. 3. Pin apron ties and neck strap in place, as shown in the diagram. Now is the time to adjust the length of the neck strap. You can trim the apron ties later. 4. Layer your apron sandwich, with Right Sides of Outer and Lining Fabrics together. Make sure your strap and ties are INSIDE the sandwich. Pin layers together.

12.5"

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Lining Fabric

5. Stitch 1/2" all the way around the apron, but leave a small opening at the bottom (about 4"). Turn Apron inside out through the opening and press. 6. Fold under the raw edges of the small opening and press. Now you can either slip-stitch the opening closed by hand, or topstitch 1/4" all the way around the apron for a more professional look. 7. Trim ties to desired length. Fold over raw edge 1/4" and then 1/4" again. Stitch closed.

22.5" 12" 33" fold

12.5" 5.5" over 36"

2008 spool 215 : 545 0755 1912 south street philadelphia pa www.spoolsewing.com

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Pin!

Pin!

RS Outer Fabric

RS Outer Fabric

WS Lining Fabric

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turn inside out

slip-stitch closed OR topstitch all the way around edge