30 inches of 39-inch percale or other firm cotton fabric—if you are taller you will need more material to make your apron longer. 1 spool of matching thread
SELVAGE APRON 20 × 32½ 5 × 32½ SASHES 5 × 32½ SELVAGE 6½ × 18 BAND POCKETS 5 × 6½ 5 × 6½
Measure and cut your apron
Mark the apron according to the diagram.
| Band | 6½ x 18 inches |
| Apron skirt | 20 x 32½ inches |
| Two sashes | 32½ x 5 inches |
| One or two pockets | 6½ x 5 inches |
Measure and mark off these pieces with chalk or pins before cutting. Cut with long, even strokes.
Make your sashes
Fold the right sides of each sash together. Place pins across the stitching lines as shown in the diagram. Make a ¼-inch seam along the side and end of the sash. Backstitch for two or three stitches to make the end of your thread secure. Trim off the corner.
Check the stitch on your machine. Be sure it looks the same on both sides of the fabric.