Sew a Speedy Reversible Apron – With No Ties!
Sew a quick, easy, and reversible Crisscross Apron ideal for wearing while baking, during a garden harvest, or for next weekend’s BBQ! Today Mary Mulari shares her all-time most requested apron style! You can sew in an evening—with no strings and no ties!
Photo credits and many thanks to Alison Zieman (photographer) Brittany Maher (model).
Crisscross Apron by Mary Mulari, guest blogger and friend of Sewing With Nancy
Supplies
- Two 1 yard cuts of cotton quilting fabrics or batik fabrics
For years Mary received countless requests for a Crisscross Apron Pattern. Mary was stymied by thinking the pattern shape wouldn’t fit on a one yard cut of fabric. She also couldn’t think of a way to make it adjustable for different size people. Mary studied an old apron and realized the Crisscross Apron could be made from a one yard cut of fabric (actually two yards–because it’s reversible!) and the shoulder band piece was the key to adjusting the apron size. Another adjustment opportunity is to narrow or widen the apron front. The pattern offers instructions and illustrations for both alterations.
Tablecloth & Fat Quarters
Tablecloth: This was Mary’s mother’s tablecloth. She “fussy cut” the pattern from the tablecloth and loves the way the front and back of the apron both show the floral pattern.
Fat Quarter: It’s fun to choose four coordinating fat quarters for one side of the apron. Instead of meeting all four fabrics at one central point, Mary chose to offset the top and bottom pairs by 3″.
She also added 1″ strips of fabric between the fat quarters.
The pocket comes from the tablecloth side, but it could be cut from fabric remaining after cutting the apron from the assembled fat quarters.
Red and Yellow
Red side: Mary used a different red print fabric on the shoulder bands so you can see this extra piece sewn to the apron. These bands can be cut and adjusted in length for apron wearers of any size.
Sometimes Mary sews on just one pocket and it would be the pocket for the dominant hand. All the lefties appreciate you thinking about them when you decide on where to place a single pocket!
Yellow side: Mary thought this clever kitchen print was a great choice for the reverse side of the apron and it didn’t need any further embellishment.
Black and Orange
Black side: Mary inserted narrow strips of orange fabric at the ends of the shoulder bands, just for a little trim.
Mary trimmed only one of the pockets and the other pocket blends into the printed fabric of the apron. If you’ve been following her apron patterns and suggestions through the years, you’ll remember that she dosen’t sew two contrasting fabric pockets to an apron because this detail draws the eye across the body at the hip and stomach level, and usually that’s not the area we like to highlight. For a practical apron, she likes a dark background print to hide liquid or flour spills.
Orange side: Wide rick rack trims the pockets and also the apron’s bottom edge. Extending the rick rack beyond the fabric edges means that the rick rack can be seen from either side of the apron.
General notes to use if you wish:
Mary’s apron patterns are printed on sturdy paper so they withstand many uses. There’s a list area on the pattern where you can write the recipients’ names and the dates of the aprons you make from the pattern. It’s always fun to read the list and jog your memory.
Reversible aprons continue to be a favorite gift at bridal showers. For a coordinating gift, she enjoys trimming a kitchen towel with leftover fabric from the apron.
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Maria
I would use this pattern with African inspired batiks! I love the simplicity of it and no ties!!!
Patty Coulter
I would love to make this for my daughter & granddaughter. I would use chicken fabrics, my daughter has some chickens and sometimes she sends her daughter up to collect some eggs. I would put pockets on the front too.
Barbara Sparks
I would use the quilting cotton fabrics in the batik styles/colors! Love this pattern!!
Vicki
I would use Christmas fabrics and make it like “patchwork.” Thanks!
Susan
Would likely choose fabric with fruit like apples on it to get rich, bold colors and less face it, having a food theme on an apron just makes sense. Using rick rack around the edging would give it a homespun look. Just reminds me of my grandmother making an apple pie!
Christine Yavaraski
This apron is the perfect Christmas gift for family & friends.
Cindy K
I really like this apron pattern. I would like to make one out of a tablecloth-a very clever idea. Cindy K
Lois
This criss-cross apron was my mom’s favorite style. She wore an apron every day I would like to make these aprons for all the ladies in my family choosing their favorite colors and themed prints if I can find them.
Claudine Denn
I would black and white check on one side and red on the other. Love the pattern.
Vickie Poe
I have some Christmas fabrics that I’ve been saving for a special project. This criss cross reversible apron would be ideal! Christmas print on one side and a red on red print on the reverse!
Sandy
Perfect!. I love the idea of no ties.
Karen Nelson
This would be great for a holiday apron. Could use Halloween on one side and Christmas on the other. Might be best to use Thanksgiving theme one side with Christmas on the other! I’d really like to give this pattern a try.
Wendy Johnston
I have some old embroidered tea towels and some feed sack fabric that I will use to make this great apron pattern.
Cindy
I love the apron because it reminds me of the aprons my mother and aunts wore. I would make one out of recycled clothing, like they did.
Gise
Oh, very nice! And what a GREAT idea to use leftover fabrics!!
Patti A.
I would love to make a Christmas one for myself, not sure what I would put on the other side maybe an Easter print then I could get the food on the table and still look half way presentable. Thanks for the chance to win.
Barbara Hoyhtya
I love the idea of using the table cloth of your mothers. What a memory.
kathy o
I would definitely use 1930s reproduction fabric for this one!
Beth R
For years, my niece has been wanting me to make her an apron like this – I’m hoping to make this one for her for Christmas! Thank you for the sewing tips!
Angela Young
I would make two of them. One with Fall/Winter print and the other with Spring /Summer print. Would love to have one for each season!
Beth Cox
I would love to win this pattern. My grandma had an apron like this and I got it when she passed. It really needs to be “retired”. I would do this in a retro fabric similar to something she would have owned.
mary m
My mother always wore aprons………….She could never understand why I wouldn’t wear an apron. Now this apron is a different story! M.
Sherry Hickey
I have some fabric with a gardening theme that I would like to use for my daughter. I’ve had the fabric for awhile, and this pattern will be a great way to use it!
YaYa
Reading this gave me so many ideas for the tablecloths I have for a table that no longer exist! Thank you so much for this idea!!!
Vicky
Love this apron without the ties. I would make one for my daughter who loves to cook. I would use special characters on one side that my 6 year old grandson likes and a modern print for my daughter on the other side.
Teresa Williams
I love this apron. I bought something similar a couple of years ago and have been searching for the pattern. So glad that you have it. I love the different the variations.
Pdudley
I would use this pattern to make aprons to donate to a food bank ministry a friend of mine runs. This would be a great way for me to put to use the random pieces of materials left over from projects while helping the community. I love the way this apron looks. It reminds me of the cute reversible dresses that I used to make for infants. Using the two patterns together would provide a ‘mommy & me’ duo for the mission to give to recipients along with their food. So many uses….so little time. Thank you as always for great ideas.
Jade
I love the one made with fat quarters…holiday fabrics would be perfect!
Randi Grover
I like the simple design of this and yet you can jazz it up.
Elisabeth
I would make one out of light denim and a checkered cotton for a nice apron to work in my garden with!
Kathleen
I have tablecloths from my mother that I would use to make the aprons for my daughters. Every time they would wear them they would have happy memories of the times they cooked with her when they were young children and teenagers.
Sandra N
I would make one out of an old tablecloth!
Patricia Neal
There is beauty in simplicity and this apron proves it!
Joyce Migliore
I love this apron! So many times I put on an apron and don’t tie it and have it flapping around!
Mandy Laseter
I really like this pattern. I think food theme or maybe craft theme fabrics would be great to make this apron.
Pat Leask
I love Mary Mulari’s patterns – have several of her books full of many lovely ideas I’ve used. This apron is perfect & I need a “no-tie” apron. If I had this pattern, would love to make it in batiks & plus maybe some embroidery!
Janet orlando
I would make this apron dual use. I would make one side denim for my craft tasks and the other for cooking cookies. The fabrics have too be washable because they are aprons and always in use. I typed this earlier, but I lost it? Maybe after we get to 75 ,we can sew but not type.
Andrea Letourneau
I’d create this apron using a geeky fabric (Star Wars or comic hero) on one side and a solid black on the other side so that my husband could wear it when he cooks on the grill.
kitty Walloch
I have a friend that I’ve made dozens of aprons for , this pattern would be a nice additional style
Ruth
At this time of year I would make Christmas aprons with all the different holiday fabrics I have accumulated.
Clovis
Lovely fat quarters would look good with this apron or pretty flower patterns.
Elaine Wong
I would love to make this apron for our cultural group.
They are in much needed for new ones. so ideal!
Karen
Moss green print on one side and plum print on the other. I’ll always have a side that goes with what I am wearing that day!
Shirley Bock
What a nice pattern. I believe I had such an apron many years ago, but would love to make the for presents for my daughters and granddaughters for Christmas.
Denise Wichman
I like the fussy cut tablecloth apron. A great way to up cycle. I would enjoy making this for my bff.
Linda Hake
2 contrasting batiks would be great. Maybe one Christmas and the other Thanksgiving.
Becky Gilliam
I would love to see this apron with Chicken Scratch style embroidery/gingham style checks on one side and batiks on the other to hid any splatters. I would like to make one for my son-in-law when he grills and different, frilly ones for my daughter and granddaughter. Thanks for the chance to win.
mary
I would use a cheery print for my apron, perhaps something with bright colors.
Robin Quade
I would use some kind of sewing related fabric as I will wear it while sewing to keep all those threads off!!! and on the other side would be purple as that is my favorite color!!!
Debra Gilbertson
I would like to make it from two different colour and sizes of polka dots. Likely red with white polka dots and reverse would be navy blue with white polka dots.
Martha
I would make one for Christmas and Thanksgiving….then one out of demin amd black…oh so many choices!!
Ennis A Weeks
Aprons that tie are not my thing. This style is perfect. Would love it in bright happy prints!!!
Shaneka Giscombe
I’d make one that’s blue and gold.
Carol Burroughs
I would make this apron to use while sewing and add a couple of pockets on the front to keep a few notions handy while sewing.
Cyndi Duffin
I am making these in multiple fabrics as Christmas presents for 3 generations in my family!
Marie Kozma
I love to repurpose and would use the tablecloth idea. I imagine my granddaughters delight to see the fabric they remember decorating our holiday tables in an apron they can wear when preparing their own meals. How fun!
Emma Smith
I would make this from some of the old fabrics my Mother used to use when she sewed.
Judie cantrell
What a cute and simple pattern! So many possibilities to personalize it. These would make quick last minute gifts. (And of course one for myself.)
Judy Green
I love this pattern. I would use a fruit pattern on one side, I’m thinking blueberries, and a bright gingham on the other.
Leslie
I love this pattern without a tie around the neck. I would use some fabrics out of my stash. I have sooo many.
Gwen Gaillot
Love this pattern that crisscrosses and doesn’t have ties! I’d make it in Christmas fabric and reverse to regular print.
Sharon
Probably some nice bright printed fabric.
Kathy
I have always LOVED this ‘older’ style of apron with NO ties as my aunt had one & wished for a pattern. I’ve always made reversible aprons – just made sense to me – doing ‘double duty’ – like Easter on one side with a ‘spring’ on other side. Or Valentines & St Patrick’s Day, and so on. So many practical reasons too- helps with storage besides cutting sewing time in half! A ‘holiday collection’ of aprons makes a great wedding gift! Mary M always has wonderful sewing techniques!
Thank You for a chance to win this GREAT pattern!
Beverly
I wear aprons all the time when cooking, as did my mother & grandmother. My grandmother made them & I still have ones she made for me. Making my own now, I use a variety of fabrics. Would check my quilting stash first or possibly cotton duck for a BBQ one. Mary Mulari always has EZ to make patterns & this one appears to be also.
Wendy Langley
I love this pattern and have always enjoyed Mary’s latest ideas for sewing. Since I’ve been collecting old tablecloths for years, this would be the perfect pattern to use some of those. Thanks so much for the great idea!!
Susanna Hogan
I would use seasonal fabrics. I would make this apron for kids and adults.
Linda
I would make one for my husband and several to share with Rock Club members to use when they are shaping and polishing rocks. The fabric would be laminated with a band of terry cloth across the bottom. The process of shaping and polishing rocks uses a grinder and water, that splashes on worker’s clothes. An apron with ties or strings would be much safer in the rock work room and laminated material with terry cloth will help to keep their clothes dry.
Rebecca Monnin
No ties! Gimme, please! I’d get fuller coverage, too! Nancy’s Notions has some dandy novelty print fabrics that I could find for this apron. Bacon would have to be on one side of it! Oh, the possibilities!
Helen Cates
I have never had an apron without ties. Definitely would use a holiday pattern on one side. This would be wonderful Christmas presents.
Carolyn
I think making this with a different “backing” holiday on each side would be awesome!
Delores
My adult kids love this style apron, as do I. The type that tie around the neck give me a headache/neck ache after a while. I wear aprons not only to cook but when I clean house and when I sew or use my long arm. Need a lot of aprons! Being reversible, this apron gives me lots of color and “seasonal” options. Easy to make, easy to wear.
Barb K
I had never thought of using old tablecloths, but love the idea–will be looking for some at my favorite thrift store!
Beverly
I would use my mother’s vintage tablecloths from back in the 1950’s. Specifically, I have her red and white tablecloth, and I have a few floral prints, similar to the one in your post. I would love this apron! I am heavy, and might struggle with long apron ties. This choice would be great, with ample coverage too.
Janet johnson
I have several “cutter” print tablecloths that I think would be wonderful for this apron pattern. There is certainly plenty of fabric to work with to cut it out with the print exactly where I want it to be on the apron. The tablecloths are study but yet soft.
beth d.
I would use colorful kitchen motifs in fat quarters for my apron,
Ellen
This pattern solves a problem of how to make something my daughters will use from my mother’s tablecloths that have been in my drawer for 25 years!
Joan Deaver
This would be a great pattern for our sewing for charity. One wouldn’t have to worry about how long to make the straps and it would fit any size. We could use tablecloths. It looks so comfortable to wear.
Judy
I would use Christmas fabric for one side and the other side would be made of “I Love Lucy” fabric I purchased several years ago along with chocolates fabric. What fun!
Linda Martindale
I’ve made other Mary Mulari apron patterns and I used scoops of colorful ice cream on one side and a coordinating floral on the back. I like bright colors on aprons.
Susan moore
I really like this pattern. I’d use the extra I Spy Squares that I bought on Etsy to scatter onto a plain fabric to keep the little ones engaged while I make Christmas dinner.
Kelly Sas
I would love to use red and white polka dot fabric because it reminds me of the I Love Lucy show. I think it would such fun!
doris Bone
I love the apron . It has so many possibilities. Glad to see ladies still use aprons
Julie Kill
I would make some for the whole year! 1. Thanksgiving( fall themed?) on one side, Christmas on the other. 2. Valentine fabric (probably a fun Peanuts(tm) version, and greens on the other. 3. Birthday fabric with cupcakes and cakes on one side- summer fabric on the other- maybe red, white and blue / or beach themed 4. Easter themed/ spring themed garden fabric with all kinds of veggies and then give them as gifts. and make some more for Charity- nursing homes, hospitals, they would also work as bibs.
Thanks so much for more wonderful Ideas!
Sharon
One year I made all my grandchildren and their significant other a apron. The guys as well as well as the girls. All different fabrics. This was a real hit. We had lots of smiles and laughs. I took many pictures also. I wish I would have had that pattern. It would have been a lot easier without ties and one pattern would fit all. This is a great idea.
Thanks, Sharon
Teri
I have some lovely batiks that would be great in this pattern. I also would like to make it in seasonal reversing prints. So many fun possibilities.
Rita Oglesby
I would make this apron for my adult daughter in red and white “picnic table” fabric reminiscent of the ’40s and ’50s.
Deon
This is my favorite apron pattern style, but I’ve yet to sew it up. I have some chicken fabric that would look great.
Rosemary Misiaszek
I have several tablecloths from my husbands’ grandmother and mother and want to make an apron for all of the female family members. This pattern is more favorable to all of the others that I have purchased in getting ready to sew them.
Joyce
I have some fabric with all kinds of beer “stuff” on it that would be perfect for my son in law. Since he is a Ga Tech grad the reverse side would be Tech fabric.
Nancy
Love this apron. I don’t like a strap around my neck. I am sure I have plenty of material choices in my stash to make this apron. Thanks for the giveaway.
Susan Spiers
I have some “wine bottle” cotton fabric, perfect for this wonderful apron pattern! Thank you, Susan
Margene L.
I love this pattern. I have several choices of fabric, my favorite being Hawaiian fabric I purchased in Hawaii and the Ghastlie Family prints are so cute. I would love to make some for gifts.
Annette
These sweet aprons would be great made out of recycled denim jeans. Pieced together in different shades of denim, and I’m sure would be quite durable, even for the roughest of work. You could do one side denim, and the other side khaki!
RockinRobin
This would be a new addition to my Christmas cookie bake apron collection. I love Mary’s creative design and ease of sewing that comes with her patterns.
Gloria
I really like the apron pattern that doesn’t need to be tied. Older arms and shoulders sometimes have trouble doing the ties in back. I would like to use some of my Minnesota fabric to make aprons for people living outside of Minnesota.
Jenny Naylor
I have always liked the no-ties aprons. Simple, no ties to come untied to trip on! I was thinking of doing a patchwork type apron with different flowers or food theme prints. Endless possibilities!!
Beverly
I love this pattern and would make it for my best friend, who wears aprons all the time, from a novelty cotton print with a musical theme on one side reversing to a vineyard print on the other as these are the things she loves.
Karen Tucker
I have fat quarters galore to use for this apron!!
Marilyn Reid
I love this pattern. I have some bandana yardage that would be very attractive. Would love to try it. I looks like a very comfortable and practical pattern.
Marguerite
I have been looking at apron patterns lately to use up some leftover white denim and a fruity novelty print! I think I even have enough to make a matching one for the kids!
shirley marvin
Grandma used to wear aprons like this. Would love to have the pattern.
Linda Roetman
Wow! This is the coolest apron ever! It looks so easy to slip on, and the fact that it is reversible is a PLUS. Leave it to Nancy to figure it out and make it work. She was a genius when it came to sewing. I just LOVE it. My son-in-law would love it too as he is the cook in the family. Thanks for the chance to win.
Pam
I love this pattern. I have tablecloths that were my mom’s that I’d love to make up and give to a couple of people. I never thought of using a tablecloth! Thanks
Pat
Love the reversible look and so many variation ideas.
Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win the pattern.
Donna
There are several parts of the no ties aprons that I love – no ties to come undone, no ties to get knotted up!, and this type of apron fits most of my many-sized friends and myself. Thank you for sharing. Cannot wait to make on with tea cup fabric that has been waiting on my shelf!
Susan
I would love to win this apron pattern. I love to wear aprons. Unfortunately, I have neck issues and around the neck aprons set off pain This apron would help alleviate neck pain.
Kathryn Englebretsen
My grandma had aprons like this. I would make one with patchwork from my leftover scraps on one side and blue batick on the other side. I would love to win the pattern.
mary
What a great pattern…the possibilities are endless. I would use Florida prints for my snowbird friends!
Mary Nasvik
I would love to add this pattern to my box. It looks easy to make and is very versatile. Thanks for offering this!!
Lorraine Alves
One can’t have enough aprons. I’d start my collection using holiday prints to match the occasions. The other aprons I’d make would be of fabric prints that make me happy to be in the kitchen. This pattern would be perfect to make aprons as gifts for friends and family including the guys who love to cook.
Donna Fecteau
I would love to own this pattern. I would make it with one side a holiday fabric and the other a floral fabric from my stash so it can be worn year round.
Stella
Oh my goodness – My grandma wore this kind of apron all the time! This post has brought back fond memories. I’d love to honor her by making this pattern for all the women in my family.
Delfina Musick
I have this apron and you just inspired me to make some. Thank you for your wonderful ideas and sharing them.
Regena
This pattern is wonderful and solves the age old problem about apron strings! Aprons made from these patterns would make beautiful gifts for bridal showers and Mother’s Day. I would enjoy having one myself!
kathy
I’ve got some vintage looking bed sheets I would like to use for this apron.
Karen Lambert
I love this pattern. It would look great in batiks or any of the fun holiday prints. The apron reminds me of the style my grandmother’s wore.
Ethel L Briggs
I was asked Sunday to sew 2 child and 2 adult aprons for Christmas presents. For the adult aprons, I have B&W geometric designs. Hers will be like the fat quarter w/red print inside. His will be one B&W geometric design, with blue on the reverse. I already have the fabric. Now to get the pattern. Thanks for all the ideas.
Florence Dupuis
I think my mother would have loved this apron. As a young girl, I used to love untying her apron as I walked by her. She is no longer here to make it for. I think I would make one for myself. I am going to go check my stash to see what I have for fabric so I will be already when the pattern arrives.
Joyce Daffron
Love the fat quarter idea. Looks very comfortable and love it has no ties.
Patricia Brown
Oh, what a great pattern. It looks easy enough to make lots of variations. I think a child size version would be so cute as well. Thanks for the opportunity to get the pattern.
Still missing Nancy and her enthusiasm and creativity.
Lorraine Theurer
What a quick idea. Love aprons. Could use all kinds of fabric scraps to use up leftover fabric.
Christine Allen
BACON is one of my favorite specialty fabrics that happens to be sold at Nancy’s Notions. BAKED POTATOES is the complimentary fabric that I’d use for the reverse side. Last year I made Christmas aprons for all the women in the family as well as some friends, but this year I’d love to out-do last year’s tired, old style apron pattern with this timeless pattern by Mary Malari.
Grannie Connie
This will be a great “Church Ladies” apron! I would make it in fabrics suitable for the occassion, one side somber and the other side in a cheerful print.
Gail martinez
Love it … my mind goes crazy with ideas ,,a very versatile pattern love all the different options too you can really use your creative mind from 50s style material and every generation of change and embellishments from Rick rack ruffles decorative laces etc even custom it for children too ,what a marvelous idea,,, I would love to win or buy it.. thank you for sharing
Billie
My brother’s fiancee will be visiting us for the first time this Christmas. We’re all so excited to meet her! She loves to cook and this apron would be a perfect gift since I don’t know her measurements. Her favourite colour is red, so I’d use a red-based fabric with a food theme like tomatoes or chili peppers.
Ruth Butler
I love to make aprons as gifts, this one looks like perfect for everyone
Loree K
I have a beautiful piece of fabric with Japanese characters I’ve been saving to make just this type of apron.
Carol Duke
I have embroidered tablecloths that I inherited from my sister-in-law that do not fit my table and I would love to make aprons from them for myself and for family members. I think they would be wonderful aprons for holiday meals with family.
Judith BIBER
This pattern would be good for making a dent in my fabric stash!
Gayle Shumaker
I would choose one of the beautiful florals I have in my stash and a solid for the other side. I would really like this pattern as this is the type of apron my mom wore while I was growing up. I had looked at this pattern but didn’t buy it because I am plus size and the pattern was not.
Kathy A Pollock
I make aprons all the time and give them as gifts. This would be a great addition for the girls I gave them to.Perfect made up in the fabric theme of their hobbies.
Melissa Dusoe
I absolutely loves these aprons. Small projects are the only way I feel accomplished in sewing. I have some disabilities and being able to sit for a shorter time and actually completely something would be amazing.
Maggie Drafts
I immediately thought of my mother’s one (and only) tablecloth that would be perfect for this apron! Thanks for the suggestion! And, thanks for choosing me to win the pattern! ; )
Susan T
Anything Mary designs is just so adorable! I have a retro kitchen print fabric that would be perfect for this project.
Linda Rupe
This is my favorite apron style for cooking, cleaning or gardening. I love the idea of keeping a list of those you’ve made aprons for on the pattern.
Jody R
Love the idea of no ties! And even pockets to boot.
Especially a great way to work into my stash for
the perfect gift!
DebbieW
Kitchy fabric on one side, utilitarian on the other. Cook away, get a stain and, before the company arrives, flip to the other side. ; )
Lou Brewer
I’ve seen some of the cutest vegetable Fabrics that would be so great for this apron pattern… Tomatoes on one side and corn on the reverse…. My two favorite veggies
Jeanette Prause
I will make a denum material apron for my husband for Christmas. He grills all summer long and all but the coldest days in winter. He is sometimes messy and this would help him stay neater. Lol
Judy Hildebrand
Thank you for this opportunity to win Mary’s apron pattern and at a perfect time to make and gift. Hoping I am the lucky winner
MoeWest
I love the idea of using some fat quarters for one side. The thrift stores often have inexpensive tablecloths that could be used too. I like that the apron hangs loosely with no ties.
Jennifer Farris
Very inspiring! Now I want to expand my apron collection!
Cynthia d.
I would make it and donate it to our mission fundraising, everyone loves a new apron, great idea too.
Thank you
Brianna
I plan to make mine reversible animal prints – I love animal prints. I can cook and be fashionable!!
Sandra
I think this pattern would be wonderful to use for many friends for gifts and then embroider their name on it -before it is put together. I have a yellow fabric with cherry teapots that would be so cute made in this pattern. Can you share a link to purchase the pattern.
Thanks,
Mary chevalier
I have lots of fabric to choose from.Would like to win this pattern .I enjoy wearing Aprons,but dislike having to tie ties
Helen
I have a sweet red & green small plaid that I would pair with a simple red dotted cotton to make a gorgeous Christmas apron.
MaryLou Wahl
Just love the pattern-especially the crisscross style-have so many ideas running through my head not sure what fabric I would make my first one from! I know I will add it to my apron pattern collection and the idea of writing on pattern who you make them for is great-Thank You!
Barbara Bartos
I have always wanted this pattern. I would love to try it!
Julie Swinson
love this made in batiks
Gail Beam
I think I would use a fall fun fabric for one side and a Christmas fabric for another. That way I could use it for two holidays.
Edna Marks
I would love to make several, one for each holiday, with fat quarters on one side and holiday fabrics on the other.
Bonnie
Love this apron pattern! The simple reversible apron would be a perfect gift for family and friends. I would make several for various holidays throughout the year. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Debbie
I would use a tablecloth from my mother’s childhood (1930’s) that I think may be big enough to make one for each of my daughters. Love that pattern design….just like my grandma wore. Would also like in more modern fabrics.
Louise Johnson
I would use a Christmas print on one side and a Valentines print on the other with red ric-rac edging!
Louise S
I would likely choose to use fat quarters, as I am an artist and would have a hard time choosing only one or two fabrics to use! This would be so great for my studio work.
Diana
I saw the cutest cupcake fabric yesterday that would be perfect for this apron.
Michele Bautista
I would use a vintage tablecloth featuring a Christmas design on one side and pieced together tea towels for the other.
I just love the pattern.
Helen Glover
I think I would like to use Christmas fabrics for one of these for my granddaughter who is a great cook! Thanks for a chance to win it!
E. Keesey
I would use a couple of kitchen prints that have been waiting for an inspiration.
Stephanie P.
I LOVE this pattern! I would like to make two small aprons for my twin nieces and a mathing one for myself for when we bake together!
Mary Lou P.
I have some fruit and vegetable print quilting fabrics that would be great in this apron.
Tamara
I have so many fabric from my “hoard” that would make this pattern into a cute gift, especially with embroidery embellishments.
LoAnn
I think I would like to make one entirely made of scraps, a purple one for my sister-in-law, a fat quarter one, etc.!
Carol
I would use some retro fabric and do piping on it. I wear an apron often when I cook so I could use a new one.
Nina Hendrickx
Oh, bring it on! I don’t know where to start because I have so many ideas. They will make great gifts not to mention one for myself. Thank you for this opportunity. Nina
Corinne D.
I would make this apron for gifts in fabrics chosen to reflect the interests of each person. For myself, I would make several in fabrics chosen for holidays and seasons. This style of apron looks so comfortable!
JaniceCarole Allen
I love pink. One side would be hot pink the other side would be medium pink with hot pink flowers
Diane L. Putzer
I have many one yard pieces of fabric in my stash. Any of them would be appropriate for this apron.
Mia Ackerson
I love red & toile and my stash is full of fat quarters !
Amanda Ayala-Taylor
So many options! I would make a Christmas one out of the nutcracker fabric that is currently in my sewing room just waiting to be cut into.
Debbie
I love this idea I just retired and started back sewing again and I had been looking for an apron pattern. I have one that has the ties but
Was looking for a simpler pattern and when I saw this I remember my grandma used to have one it would always remind me of her I would make in the small blue floral pattern like hers.
Paulette Bergman
Oh, how fun! I have a collection of aprons that I wear over my denim jumpers or bib overalls — I am into bright colors and think that two-for-one would be the best kind.
P.S. Please tell Mary Mulari “hi” and thank her for all that she shares with us! pj stitches!
Susan Wilson
I will use a solid color for one side which I will embellish with embroidery, and a complementary print for the other side. I really love this concept, and look forward to making this apron.
Susan
Hi Nancy! I have an African cotton print which I’ve held onto for too long! I would pair it with a lovely cotton calico and gift it to my cousin Toni. What a beautiful pattern! I hope I win!
Diana
I love it !!! There are so many options for this pattern ! Christmas gift ideas are running
wild througj my head . I have some red and green and I’m thinking the grinch! Embroidery and Rick rack – so many ideas ! Thank you !
Nancy B
I love aprons and always wear one when I’m cooking. I love the idea of using a tablecloth for one side. The fabric is usually softer and easier to wipe your damp on.
Lynn
I would love this pattern even if I had to buy it.
Sandra N
My fabric will be bright yellow lemons and leaves on one side and yellow checked gingham on the other.
Lee Ann Wagner
I like the apron made with fat quarters. I would like to use some calico fat quarters to make a criss-cross apron.
Marie Gregersen
It was fun to look at all the variations Mary made of the apron. I, too, have lots of fabric to use. I think I might round the corners of the bottom.
Chris K.
I was given an apple border print that would be cute for this.
Anita P.
I have a fun set of Mary Englebreit fat quarters that I have looking for the right project for. I think this would be a perfect way to display and enjoy them.
Lynn
Batiks would look wonderful for one side and a collection of quilt fabrics leftovers for the reverse.
Deborah Morgan
I have the fabric Home Sweet Home Cherry Pie that would make this pattern into a lovely apron.
Peggy V
I have been making aprons for many years. But I just love the no ties apron. This will be the next apron that I will make.
Peggy
Margaret Graham
My mother used to wear an apron with crisscrossed straps. I need to make one of these!
Clarice Brown
I got my apron pattern couple of months ago, then i saw this tonight and thought what great Christmas gifts they would be for all the women i get presents for.
Jeannette Hewett
I just saw this pattern tonight. I want to make one for myself as well as some for Christmas gifts.Thanks for sharing. As usual this is a great pattern.
Jerry Church
My friend was in an auto accident and received a neck injury. she has requested an apron with no neck strap. This is the perfect pattern!
Joyce P Schroeder
My grandmother wore crisscross aprons all the time. She died in 1973 and I have often wondered how to make one. I absolutely love this! I may very well purchase Mary’s pattern and whip up a slew of these to give as gifts! Thank you for reminding me of wonderful times with someone I miss very much.
CAROL
I LIKE THE SIMPLE DESIGN. I WOULD PREFER TO MAKE MINE OF
BRIGHTLY COLORED FABRIC COORDINATED WITH A TINY PRINT.
Sylvia Vega-Ortiz
Love the idea of repurposing a table cloth. I found an antique one at a yard sale which was once a treasured item but marred by stains. The opposite side would be made with offset fat quarters in colors complimentary to the table cloth.
Carol
I like collecting tablecloths and vintage sheets from the thrift store. Both would make pretty aprons. Maybe tablecloth on one side and sheet on reverse side. I also have fabric from a few years back that looks like vintage handkerchiefs that would make pretty pockets. I’d been racking my brain for gift ideas and this would solve that problem.
Shannon McPike
I have several old tablecloths that I would like to make into aprons for myself, sisters, children, and grandchildren. This would be a great pattern to use!
Martha
I have a well-worn 1950s apron of my grandmother’s that I’d like to incorporate into a new apron for myself.
Elaine Wong
I like to add to my comment above.
I would like to make one side more feminine
(more colorful) & the other side more masculine,
so this apron can be worn by both sexes which will be
worn during our charitable functions.
Mary Green
Both of my grandmothers wore aprons all the time, but my maternal grandmother is apron was so much like this one. I have one of hers from the 50ks. Must take it out and see if it isn’t the same. Must make one for myself and daughter.
Regina Harris
I think the idea of using fat quarters is great — especially since it is so easy now to purchase a set of coordinating fabrics.
Sandy
This is an opportunity for me to go to the stash and find an unusual print for BOTH sides
Mary Brock
Looks like my grandmother’s aprons!!
e. kadera
I have a few patterns like this and love them. They are in the Japanese style, which it up and over the head and done! Excellent choice. Really cute pattern! Thanks.
Linda Johnson
Hi,
I know that I am late in leaving a response for this apron. My husband and I are dealing with the passing of our daughter from “Graft vs Host disease a complication of Leukemia and a stem cell transplant. This has been a 6 year journey for her. The last 3 were particularly bad – Bed ridden, pain in the stratosphere. The good news is she is home in the arms of Jesus. No more pain. Amen. Back to the apron It would be easy gifts to make and it would keep my mind and hands busy. Thank you and God Bless you.
Linda Johnson
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC
Dear Linda,
So sorry for your loss. I know it must be devastating to lose a child. I had a sister pass from leukemia when she was only 12, and I saw the toll it took on my mom. She made rugs and quilts to keep her mind and hands busy. It really does help. Bless you.
Sew Sincerely,
DD
Karen Gerick
Simply love this pattern. I would make one pocket across the front instead of two separate pockets.