Free Apron Patterns that will get your creativity flowing
If you’re looking for a fun, practical, and budget-friendly sewing project, this huge collection of free apron patterns is a great place to start! It includes easy-to-follow tutorials and patterns for all kinds of aprons. Whether you want to make a full apron, a simple half apron, or a cute child-sized version, it's all covered here.
Aprons are one of those timeless handmade items that are both useful and thoughtful. They make wonderful homemade gifts for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, or even as a little “just because” surprise for someone who loves to cook, bake, garden, or craft.
What makes these projects especially great is how beginner-friendly they are. Sewing an apron is a simple, confidence-building project that doesn’t require complicated techniques or expensive materials. Even if you’re just starting out with sewing, you’ll likely find these free apron patterns easy to follow and very satisfying to complete.
With so many styles and designs to choose from, you can easily customize your apron to match different personalities, seasons, or kitchen aesthetics. From classic and functional to cute and decorative, there’s something here for everyone.
So grab your fabric scraps, pick your favourite free apron patterns, and enjoy creating something useful, handmade, and unique!
Full Apron Patterns:
- 1 Yard Magic Apron
- Ruffle Apron
- Waist tie apron with large patch pocket
- Father's Day Apron
- Mother-Daughter Apron
- Smock Apron from Still Dottie
- Reversible Summer Apron
- Victorian/Edwardian kitchen apron
- BBQ Apron with Rivet Accents (for the BBQ master?)
- Button Top Apron
- Wrap style apron
- Retro style apron with gathered skirt
- An Apron for the Fair
- Teacher's Coverall Apron
- Easy Square apron
- Classic apron with pom-pom trim
- Retro Fun: Vintage style Apron
- Full Apron Tutorial from Sugar Bee
- Simple Apron from Skip to my Lou
- Simple Ruffled Apron
- Table Runner apron
- “Ramsay” classic apron
- Size-inclusive classic apron
- Hostess Apron with Dreamy Bow
- Box Pleat Apron
Half Apron Patterns:
- Washday Chic Apron
- Mother's Day Apron
- Quick & Easy Apron from Feathered Nest
- The Craft Room Apron
- Apron in an Hour
- 10 Minute Dish Towel Apron
- 10 Minute Pillow Case Apron
- Half Apron with Pockets
- Groovy Hostess Apron
- Easy Reversible Apron
- Ric Rac Half Apron
- Waxed Canvas Tool apron
- Cabana Stripe apron
Child-Sized Apron Patterns:
- Recycled Denim Overall Apron
- Vintage Bib Front apron
- Child's Apron from TaDa! Creations (embroidered)
- Turn a Dish Towel and Pot Holder into an Apron
- T-Shirt Apron
- Simple Apron
- Apron Dress
- Sweater apron
- The Sarah Apron
- Dish Towel Apron for kids
Which of these free apron patterns do you like the best? What's your favorite style? The half or the full?
What would i do for a person who is xxl? What kind of dimensions would i use?
Make a trial apron….maybe for a gift….and compare it to you…..and adjust accordingly…..then you will be sure it fits you!!! 😀 At least that seems the best for me.
You could even make a trial apron out of scrap paper and tape… newspaper flyers from junk mail, for example! Then use the paper sample as your pattern. It’s a simple garment, so there’s no need to invest in good fabric.
Add 3 to 4 inches to the center where you place the pattern on the fold. When you hem the neckline, make that part a channel for narrow elastic, 1/4 to 3/8 inch works great. Adding elastic at the top gathers it so you naturally have extra room in the bust and thru the front.
retro apron won’t pull up–tried four times. BUMMER
Hi tx for accepting
Awesome collection. Love the photo at the top. Made me cry. I could just see my grandmother sitting there. It was a good cry, I LOVE that photo.
I like smocks and full aprons ,half aprons
Full
Love the 1 yard magic apron- easy, simple style, just what I’m looking for. Thank you.
I love to sew aprons, but need some new patters and ideas.
Me, too ❤️
just love aprons and need some patterns.
Cannot pull these free patterns up. Help. What do I do?
I’m looking for 1920’s farm or day dress and apron pattern . I spin at a 1920’s farm house and need to dress the part. Sizes for 22 .Thank you
I’m a size 22 and wondered if you were able to get a pattern for a farm dress or apron?
I want a plus size retro half apron.
Nice website. Nice selection of aprons. I lLIVE in an apron and am tired of the same old thing. Got some good ideas.
Thanks!
I absolutely LOVE your site, thanks so much for the apron ideas. I’ll be making a couple as Christmas gifts this year! I especially liked the Jean one! Amazing!!!
Full, but MUST HAVE pockets. 🙂
I really want to make a full apron, Thanks for the post lots of great ideas.
I don’t always wear an apron; but I definately should…and between the lil’ones and my own messes, it should be a FULL-body suit…lol
The link, under Full Aprons, for Reversible Summer Apron doesn’t seem to work. I found it on the Wayback Machine here: https://web.archive.org/web/20170616081743/https://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/reversible-summer-apron-three-bold-prints
Thanks for this great list! I just finished helping my nephew make two aprons – one for him and one for his girlfriend!
Thank you! I think I’ve fixed it!
Hi..Im attracted to the apron in the photo with the cherry fabric and bow at the waistline. Do you know where I could find a pattern for it? Thanks!
Hi Donnie, actually that apron is from FlirtyAprons.com. I don’t think there is a pattern for it! Sorry!
Here’s some patterns that are similar: http://yardsandyards.blogspot.com/2010/06/yards-and-yards-original-best.html
http://sew4home.com/projects/kitchen-linens/578-retro-fun-vintage-style-apron
http://thinkliz.com/2010/03/12/free-pattern-krista-apron/
Good question! I ALWAYS wear my full apron when I do my canning! And if I know something is going to be splashing when I cook, I will quickly grab my trusty apron! I like my apron! 🙂