I love seasonal aprons. I don’t know why, but switching them out throughout the year makes everyday kitchen life feel a little more special. And somehow, even after all my crafting and sewing, I realized I didn’t have a Valentine’s apron.
So naturally… I made one.
Out of old stuff I already had. Again.
This apron is Valentine-inspired, but honestly? It could be worn any time of year. It’s pink, floral, feminine, and cheerful — and best of all, it was incredibly fast to make. I finished it in a single day, mostly because the materials did half the work for me.
Starting With a Forgotten Curtain
The base of this apron came from a short, narrow floral curtain that I’ve had forever. You know the kind — no matching panels, never used, always sitting around because it feels “too cute” to throw away.
Instead of donating or tossing it, I turned it into the main body of my apron.
Here’s what made it so easy:
The bottom of the curtain was already hemmed. That meant I didn’t have to touch it at all. Instant finished edge.
At the top, where the curtain rod would normally slide through, there was already a sewn-in hem. I simply cut down both sides of that hem to create long tie strings. Once I reached the apron portion, I cut straight down to separate the ties from the apron body.
So at this point:
The bottom was already hemmed ✔️ The tie strings were already built in ✔️ All I needed to do was hem the sides of the apron
I did lightly hem the tie strings too, just to clean up one rough edge before the original hem — nothing fancy, just practical.
Creating the Top From a Stained Blazer
For the top of the apron, I used the back of a pink blazer that had seen better days. It had stains I couldn’t get out, so it was no longer wearable — but the fabric was still beautiful.
I cut the shape I wanted for the apron top from the back panel and attached it to the curtain base.
Since the top edge was a raw cut, I wanted to add a little detail and clean it up.
Adding Character With Curtain Scraps
Using leftover pieces from the floral curtain, I created a decorative trim along the top edge of the apron.
The best part?
I used a section of the curtain that was already hemmed.
All I had to do was fold it slightly and sew it onto the top edge. No complicated finishing, no stress — just a little extra character that tied everything together.
A Pocket (Because Aprons Need Pockets)
From more leftover curtain fabric, I sewed on a pocket for the front of the apron. It’s simple, useful, and makes the whole thing feel more “real apron” and less “random fabric tied around me.”
The Easiest Neck Strap Ever
This was my favorite part.
The pink blazer I used for the top already had a hemmed tie string in the back. Instead of making a new neck strap, I simply cut that piece off, looped it around, and sewed it onto the top of the apron to go around my neck.
Zero extra work. Zero extra fabric.
To finish it off, I sewed two buttons where the neck strap connects to the apron — just a small detail, but it made the whole thing feel finished and intentional.
Finished in a Day (And That’s My Favorite Kind of Project)
This apron came together quickly, easily, and with materials that were just sitting around my house. Those are my favorite kinds of projects — the ones that feel creative without being overwhelming.
It’s Valentine’s-inspired for me, but it’s also just a sweet pink floral apron that can be worn any time of year. And every time I put it on, I love knowing it came from things that almost got thrown away.
If you’ve got old curtains, stained clothing, or forgotten fabric hiding in your house, this is your sign to turn them into something useful — and beautiful. 💕
—Your Persistent Crafter
Dandychandee 