Fall always makes me want to cozy up in the kitchen, and for me, that also means pulling out an apron. This year, instead of buying something new, I decided to make a fall apron out of old clothes I already had. Not only was it budget-friendly, but it also gave new life to old worn out pieces.
✂️ Using What I Already Had
I had an apron I liked and used that as my “pattern.” I didn’t go out and buy fabric—just grabbed some old clothes that had nice autumn tones and textures. It felt good to repurpose something instead of letting it sit in the back of my closet.
🧵 How I Made It
I laid my old apron flat and cut around it to get the general shape, then pieced together fabric scraps from my clothes. The stitching part? Let’s just say I’m not a pro sewer by any means. My lines aren’t perfect, the seams have some quirks, and there are definitely spots I’d redo if I could. But that’s the beauty of a DIY project—it doesn’t have to be perfect to be useful.
🍁 Adding My Own Twist
Once I had the basic shape, I played around with mixing fabrics—adding a pocket from an old shirt and using a different material for the straps. That little mix-and-match style gave it a unique fall vibe and made it feel personal to me.
🌟 What I Learned
If I make another apron, there are definitely things I’d change—like taking more time to pin pieces down before sewing or maybe finishing the edges a little neater. But even with its flaws, I love how it turned out. It’s functional, cozy, and perfectly imperfect, just like all my homemade projects are.
🍂 Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, this apron will work just fine for what I need it for—cooking, baking, and crafting all season long. And every time I wear it, I’ll remember that it came from old clothes that got a second chance.
So if you’ve got a pile of clothes you don’t wear anymore, maybe try turning them into something new. Who knows? You might just end up with a one-of-a-kind fall apron too.
-Your crazy crafter
Dandychandee 