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Ruffle Apron

You will need the following fabric:

(1) 15 1/2" x 20 1/2" piece of  fabric for the back of the apron- Piece A
(4)  6" x 33" pieces of fabric for the ruffles– Piece B
(2) 3 1/2" x 24" pieces of fabric for the apron strings– Piece C
(1)  4 1/2" x 20 1/2" piece of fabric for the band- Piece D

Directions:

• Starting with piece "A", iron under 1/4" on all sides and stitch . 

• "B" Pieces- Starting with the right side of the fabric, fold under 1/4" on 3 sides (leaving one 33" side unsewn) and iron. Finish by stitching 1/4" from edge.   Repeat with all 4 pieces.
• Working on the right side of the fabric, using long machine stitches, stitch along the unsewn side at 1/4" and again 1/8" in seam allowance. Pull threads to adjust gathers.  You’ll want to gather them until it measures about 20" long. Stitch the ends so the gathering stays in place. Repeat with all 4 pieces
• You will now begin to sew the ruffles "B" to piece "A"
• Starting from the bottom (the 20" side), of piece "A" pin the ruffle (right side) to the wrong side of of the fabric approx. 1" from the bottom of piece "A", making sure that the ends of the ruffle line up with the sides of piece "A".  Sew just above where it was gathered.
• Sew the next ruffle ("B") to piece "A" about 4 1/2" above the top of the previously sewn ruffle. Repeat with remaining ruffles.
• Once the ruffles are sewn on, you should have about 1 1/2" of piece "A" left at the top.
• Take Piece’s "C" and fold under 1/4’"  on all sides and press. Finish by stitching.   
• Next, take piece "D" and fold in half. Press with iron. Fold under 1/4" on remaining 3 sides. Place the top of piece "A" inside of piece "C" and pin to hold in place.  Place pieces "C" on both ends of the band. Of the remaining 3 open ends fold under 1/4" and press. Sew (2) short ends, leaving the bottom open.