Hemming

Pulling threads really pays off when you hem your apron. The precise lines help you hem in a precise manner. You will hem your apron on the two shorter sides first then hem the long, bottom edge of the apron. In the instructional videos below I have you hem using 1/2” (1.3 cm) seam allowance. I made this choice based on this original apron. However, there are plenty of examples of aprons hemmed with a smaller hem such as 3/8” (1 cm) 1/4” (7 mm). If you decide you want a smaller seam allowance that is also historically appropriate.

1) Basting

Baste fabric up 1/2” (1.3 cm) on two short sides and across the bottom.

Left handed

2) Hem

Fold fabric up again 1/2” (1.3 cm) and fell (or hem) on the two short sides then across the bottom.

Left handed