Make An Apron for Mom

We absolutely love aprons! A kitchen apron can be utilitarian, useful, kitschy and clever. And a handmade apron makes a wonderful gift, especially for Mother’s Day. Here are a handful of our favorite free apron projects and tutorials, including a vintage inspired apron pop bottle cozy!

Skip To My Lou has created a clever apron tutorial for stitching a Simple Apron from pretty tea towels. With so many pretty kitchen and tea towels around these days, there are endless possibilities for this idea.

Modest Maven created a sweet reversible Hostess Apron for a class, and shares her tutorial. Follow along with the instructions in the blog post to create your own fancy apron, perfect for entertaining at any occasion.

Make It Do created a Garden Apron with lots of pockets perfect for plodding around in the garden. A great gift for anyone who spends time preening and pruning plants.

And speaking of aprons with lots of pockets, Rosey Corner Creations has shared a Craft Apron tutorial that looks good and is incredibly useful with lots of pockets to hold all of your crafting supplies.

And if you’re planning a summer party, these cute Apron Bottle Covers would be perfect party favors! Bee In My Bonnet shares a little pattern and tutorial for making these little apron creations, complete with little pockets that hold a straw.