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Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

This is a small production using waste T-shirts to transform kitchen aprons. The materials are simple and the production method is not difficult. It just allows everyone to buy new T-shirts with peace of mind (^o^)/~

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

Material preparation: old T-shirts, shoelaces or long rag strips, and some rags.

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

Cut the T-shirt. The one here is a mens large T-shirt, so you only need one side. Trim off the excess corners to get the largest rectangle.

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

Pin it with a pin and hem it all around. If possible, you can iron it with an iron first.

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

Install apron straps underneath. Fix it with a small pin, adjust the position, and sew it with a needle and thread. It is recommended to use the Tian-shaped stitching method to make the straps stronger.

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

Use scrap fabric to make a small inner pocket for the apron and sew it to the apron.

Illustration of remaking an old T-shirt into a kitchen apron. How to make a homemade kitchen apron.

A DIY kitchen apron is completed, put it on and try the effect~