Patchwork Aprons

Way back in January I had a dire need for aprons, and had both a charm package and some scraps I wanted to try to use up. The end result was these two aprons.



The squares are 5" x 5" with half and quarter ones being cut as needed to nicely fill in the apron. This was a cheap way to get aprons and a wonderful way to use up scraps. I am now actually just putting aside scraps that can be cut this size for future use! (You may not be able to see it, but darts are sewn into the waist for a good fit).

I wish I could find the web site where I got the original idea, but this design is of my own making because I could not find the web site in January either, plus it original idea was for a full apron. So feel free to use this idea to get through your scrap pile! (If you do make one, lay it out and then sew the rows on the angle - much easier!)

So the two main ideas I employ now for using up scrap material is 5 x 5 goes for aprons, and anything 11 x 11 or larger become napkins! It is great to be able to use up these scraps, even the smaller ones rather than throwing them out, plus be filling a house hold need!

So that has to be frugal, right?