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Make a Kiddie Apron from a Place Mat

4 February 2009 4,229 views 8 Comments

by heather

Anna Sophia from Our Daily Chocolate made this apron for her daughter out of a cute place mat. Genius! The dollar store frequently has very cute place mats, and this idea is simple and quick. File this one for next time you need a quick gift for a birthday party but need to stick to a budget! Or, make a bunch of them for a cooking-themed party. My son would love it!

Anna Sophia posted a great tutorial on how to do it, and used a clever technique for narrowing the top of the apron. Best of all, she said it only took her ten minutes to make!

There is a little bit of sewing involved, but it is so minor that you can do this even if you're frightened to death of projects involving needles and thread.

Project Estimate:

  • Place mat, $1
  • Ribbon, $1
  • Pins, on hand
  • Needle & thread, or sewing machine, on hand

Total cost: $2

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8 Comments »

  • Anna Sophia said:

    Thanks so much Heather! I’m glad you liked the apron, I hope others do as well!! :-) Feel free to ask any questions if need be. *I just heart this website* :)

    # 4 February 2009 at 10:07 am
  • Carolyn said:

    Super cool idea!

    # 4 February 2009 at 12:57 pm
  • Vone said:

    Great idea – could also work with a tea towel. You can make some nice holiday ones.
    Love the party favor idea, might be a thought for Lilo’s 4th birthday since she loves baking.
    Or a craft apron – ok I’m probably going to make some now :)

    # 4 February 2009 at 1:18 pm
  • june from isewcute said:

    Holy smokes! I’m totally going to make one or two or three of those for my kiddos! What a super useful craft!

    :oD

    # 5 February 2009 at 4:15 pm
  • Teresa H said:

    This is one of my favorite dollar store crafts so far! I LOVE it!

    # 6 February 2009 at 1:35 pm
  • marta guthier said:

    fabulous idea. I had some left that I bought at the dollar store to make journal or stationary holders and did not use them all. Going to make some aprons for my grand sons who love to help their mom in the kitchen, got the ribbon grosgrain at Walmart for .20 cents per yard and used 2 yards per apron. Thanks

    # 9 May 2009 at 1:29 pm
  • Stephanie said:

    I just challenged my readers to make this craft! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

    # 1 September 2009 at 8:27 am
  • Anya said:

    I bought that same place mat and the one in red and made coordinating skirts for my little girls!!!! It’s fun to see that print made into something else!!!!

    # 30 September 2009 at 2:14 pm

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