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Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

How to make a T-shirt and shoelaces by hand making an apron. Many things are often not remembered until you need them. If one day you suddenly decide to go to the kitchen and find that you don’t have an apron, you can take out your old T-shirts and shoelaces and DIY them quickly. The materials are very simple and the production method is so easy. Let me make one.

Main materials:

An old T-shirt, a shoelace (or long rag strips are also acceptable), and some rags

Tools required:

A few needles and thread, a measuring tape, a pair of scissors, and a ruler (this will make the cutting neater)

Production steps:

Step 1:

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

The material is old T-shirts

Step 2:

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

First we need to cut the T-shirt. I chose the men’s xxl size, so we only need one side.

Cut off the excess corners and cut out the largest rectangle.

Step 3:

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

Pin the four sides with small pins as shown in the picture, and then lock the four sides. If possible, you can iron it with an iron, which will make it easier to operate.

Step 4:

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

The next step is to make the apron straps. You can also fix them with small pins, adjust the position, and sew them firmly with needle thread. You can use the square stitching method to make the straps more durable.

Step 5:

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

Make a nice little inner pocket for the apron, lock the edges with scrap fabric, and sew it to the apron. Done!

Step 6:

Tutorial on how to make a T-shirt into an apron by hand

The final effect is this.