Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to sew the waistband and ties in Part 6 (final part) of the Half Apron Sew-a-Long by Frocks & Frolics. This step brings your project together, giving your apron a secure fit and polished, professional finish. You’ll also find it over at Frocks & Frolics, where every single pattern listing includes all its video tutorials.
SHOP THE PATTERN:
Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/apron
Etsy:
etsy.com/listing/163469792/apron-pdf-digital-sewing-pattern-for
WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwHxx2G-xQ6PVNB43_pLViWm&si=wkAY8guIuxpztj0l
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Swing the waistband to the ties
01:18 Sewing the front waistband to the upper edge of the apron
02:45 Iron the seam into the waistband
03:44 Close the ties right up to the waistband
06:33 Cut back the seam allowance and turn the ties
08:38 Work out the edges and iron the ties and waistband
09:30 Turning the waistband seam under and pinning to the apron
10:06 Topstitching the waistband ties all the way around.
FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:
amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns
ABOUT MARINA:
Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.
Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.
MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:
Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby
Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls
Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys
Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls
Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen
VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:
Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets
Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping
How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips
Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet
FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:
facebook.com/groups/733648706761805
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/frocksandfrolics
TWITTER:
twitter.com/FrockFrolics
Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.
#frocksandfrolics #sewingtutorial #learntosew
Learn how to sew the waistband and ties in Part 6 (final part) of the Half Apron Sew-a-Long by Frocks & Frolics. This step brings your project together, giving your apron a secure fit and polished, professional finish. You’ll also find it over at Frocks & Frolics, where every single pattern listing includes all its video tutorials.
SHOP THE PATTERN:
Frocks & Frolics:
frocksandfrolics.com/products/apron
Etsy:
etsy.com/listing/163469792/apron-pdf-digital-sewing-pattern-for
WATCH THE FULL PLAYLIST:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWbGLMyFtwHxx2G-xQ6PVNB43_pLViWm&si=wkAY8guIuxpztj0l
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Swing the waistband to the ties
01:18 Sewing the front waistband to the upper edge of the apron
02:45 Iron the seam into the waistband
03:44 Close the ties right up to the waistband
06:33 Cut back the seam allowance and turn the ties
08:38 Work out the edges and iron the ties and waistband
09:30 Turning the waistband seam under and pinning to the apron
10:06 Topstitching the waistband ties all the way around.
FOR FABRICS, SEWING TOOLS AND SEWING MACHINES VISIT:
amazon.com/shop/frocksfrolicssewingpatterns
ABOUT MARINA:
Marina Brumpton is a trained dressmaker and textile teacher. Since 2012, she has inspired her community with lovingly designed PDF sewing patterns and shows, step by step, how beautiful, perfectly fitting garments come to life.
Today, frocksandfrolics.com is your creative home for professional sewing patterns, inspiring tutorials, and plenty of sewing joy.
MORE FROM MARINA'S PATTERNS:
Patterns for Babies:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-baby
Patterns for Girls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-patterns-girls
Patterns for Boys:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-boys
Patterns for Dolls:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-dolls
Patterns for Teens:
frocksandfrolics.com/collections/sewing-pattern-teen
VIDEO LIBRARY - ACADEMY:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
JUST A FEW EXAMPLES:
Sewing 101:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/youtube-videos
How to Sew Pockets:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/pockets
Bias Binding Techniques:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/binding-piping
How to Install a Zipper:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/zips
Presser Feet Introduction:
frocksandfrolics.com/pages/sewing-machine-feet
FACEBOOK GROUP:
Join the Facebook group for sewing tips, inspiration and connecting with other members of the Frocks & Frolics community:
facebook.com/groups/733648706761805
INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/frocksandfrolics
TWITTER:
twitter.com/FrockFrolics
Follow @frocksandfrolics on Instagram. Share your finished makes and don't forget to tag Frocks & Frolics.
#frocksandfrolics #sewingtutorial #learntosew
