Ormond apron
A true multi-hyphenate, this apron pattern will protect your me-mades from passata splatters in the kitchen, grass stains in the garden or muddy fingers in the pottery studio.
But, as you would expect from an In the Folds sewing pattern, the Ormond apron isn’t JUST an apron. We’ve included some fun elements to stretch your sewing muscles.
Garment details
The Ormond apron features welt pockets with French seams for a deliciously clean finish on the inside AND outside. With a centre front opening and vent, it’s perfect for crafts where you need a bit more give or to sit, like when making ceramics. It also features flat felled curved and straight seams, crossed straps for stability and comfort and a cute asymmetric patch pocket on the front.
In addition to the Ormond apron pattern, you'll also receive our Sewing coats Skills Kit, which covers all the skills and techniques required to make the Ormond apron, which also happen to be coat sewing skills! From the tools you need, tips for working with heavyweight fabrics and techniques for getting that professional finish, this resource covers everything you need to know and nothing you don't, and breaks it down into manageable chunks at the same time. You can read more about it here.
Suggested fabric
The Ormond apron is compatible with mid to heavyweight woven fabrics such as: denim, cotton canvas, linen or cotton drill. We recommend thinking about the types of fabric you would use to make an unlined jacket or coat and use something similar for the Ormond apron so it gives you a chance to practice.
Fabric requirements
Sizing information, fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.
Notions
- Coordinating thread
- 0.3m (0.4yd) lightweight cotton fabric to cut one or both sets of pockets
- 0.3m (0.4yd) lightweight fusible interfacing. If you would like to experiment with different weights of interfacing, we suggest collecting a range of samples before purchasing the interfacing for your apron/samplers.
- 3m (3.3yds) x 2.5cm (1in) wide cotton webbing
- 0.8m (0.9yd) x 32mm (1¼in) single-fold bias tape. If using pre-made binding, this is 25mm (1in)
Sizing
The Ormond apron is available in 3 sizes, which covers our full size range (A - P). The size chart for the pattern can be found here.
This pattern is drafted for a height of 170cm (5'7"). Use the LENGTHEN / SHORTEN lines on the pattern to make alterations to the length.
Pattern includes seam allowance.
Difficulty
The pattern is placed at a Level 2 on the In The Folds pattern skill scale, and has been designed for advanced beginners and beyond. Through careful drafting and beautiful finishing techniques, this pattern will have you feeling very proud of both the inside and outside of your garment.
By working through the Ormond apron pattern, you will gain confidence in: sewing flat-felled seams, bias binding, welt pockets with French seams, vents, hand-stitching, block and piece fusing, grading, clipping and unstitching. You will also develop your finishing skills so that the insides are just as beautiful as the outside.
Digital product details
The Ormond apron pattern is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper. A copy shop version is also included in the file (A0 or US 36" x 48").
Print at home pattern: 28 x A4 pages
Print shop version: 2 x A0 pages
Sewing Coats Skills Kit: 77 pages of sewing technique tutorials and content. The booklet is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper, or can be viewed onscreen using a PDF viewer.
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