The 5-step DIY kids apron

It's my son's transition period to his new preschool and they have too many requirements! We had to spend one whole Saturday just to put everything together. Finally the checklist has been sorted out but one more thing is missing - a kiddie apron. They'll be using this during art activities. We looked for it at National Bookstore and in art craft stores but we did not find any that will fit our 3 year old son.

I knew i had to D-I-Y this one, eventually. But it's ok because DIYing is really liberating yet challenging, as it squeezes my creative juices. Plus i'll get to use up the remaining junk i have in storage. ;)

No need to bring out the sewing machine (though i wish i own one), just plain hand stitching will do. I got the idea from this blog.

So here's how i made this cute little apron.

You'll need the following:

• Cloth - i used this small kids pillow case because the design was just too cute
• Ribbon - i used those wrapping the Red Ribbon cake box . Glad to finally have used these! It really pays to be an organized pack rat.
• Needle and thread 
• Pins and scissor 

Steps

1. Prepare the rectangle piece of cloth. I used just half of the pillow case..
2. Cut out the top portion which will cover the chest part. Use the photos below as your guide.

3. Sew a one-inch seam following the diagonal line that you just cut. This is where you'll insert the ribbon.
4. Securing it with pins, insert the ribbon into the seam. Follow the guide below.

5. Sew the edges of the ribbons and cloth to make sure it won't run. 

The ribbon makes it easier to adjust the apron.  The ribbon will pass through the nape and around the waist. Don't cut the ribbon too short so you can easily tie it around the waist.

No photos of the son modelling it. He was just too sleepy and i can't take a decent picture of him wearing the apron. 

Here are more of my DIY ventures: 

• Do-it-yourself play dough
• Simple nursing cover
• Easy breastfeeding tube

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