Pint size aprons

OK, if you want to make some fun children sized aprons for playing dress up of for when the little ones help you in the kitchen, here is what you will need to buy to make two aprons and not have leftovers:



2 hot pads, standard hot pads without pockets
1 matching kitchen towel
a spool of a nice heavy weight ribbon
4 buttons and some matching thread


When you are done, your project should look something like this. It makes enough for two aprons. They are machine washable, that is a huge plus.

Cut the towel in half so you have two equal parts to make the skirt of the apron. Sew it onto the back of the hot pad so it hangs evenly. Cut a piece of ribbon that is long enough to tie around the child, centering it on the hot pad, over the stitched line of the skirt. Sew the ribbon on the hot pad. I made a long rectangle stitch so it is securely attached. Cut another piece of ribbon for the neck strap. Sew one side to the back of the hot pad. place two buttons on the other side of the strap so it is adjustable. On the other side of the hot pad place a button hole for the buttons to fit through so they are secure. Tada, its done. You could also make the neck strap so that it ties if you don't know how to make a button hole.