Basic Cross Back Apron in Polyester Poplin

This basic cross back apron was made as a prototype for a customer.

• you can do this yourself!
• please do post when you make your own
• apron uses about 1 yd of fabric
• this one is made from a remnant
• apron starts as a rectangle, just add straps and pockets
•  for width, use your bust measurement and add 10" for ease, hems and overlap; adjust to suit your taste
•  2" straps cross in back and the apron goes on over your head
• straps cross near the bottom of the rib cage, most women's narrowest part, creating a flattering, feminine silhouette
• top edge is faced with the straps sandwiched
• pockets are cut as 10" squares set on the sides at hand level; adjust to your taste
• search "cross back apron" on the web, Pinterest, Youtube for more pictures and primers
• next version in linen; then a crazy-quilt motif

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