13 Free Apron Patterns for Women, Men, and Kids

Take on one of these free apron patterns so you can make an apron to give as a gift or to use yourself. Making a DIY apron is a simple sewing project that even the beginner will be able to complete successfully.

No matter what type of apron you like, you'll find one you absolutely adore here. There are a wide variety of apron styles here including contemporary, modern, feminine, elegant, and farmhouse. There are patterns for men, women, and kids in a variety of sizes.

These patterns have everything you need including a supplies and materials list, cutting directions or pattern pieces, and step-by-step sewing directions. By the time you're finished, you'll have a great apron that you'll love so much you'll never forget to put it on.

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Tea Towel Apron

Skip to My Lou

All you need is a tea towel, a couple of buttons, and a package of twill tape to make this sophisticated half-apron that would work for any gender or age. This is a fun sewing project that would also make a great gift for the holidays or a housewarming.

Tea Towel Apron from Skip to My Lou
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Linen Pinafore Apron

Farmhouse On Boone

Pinafore aprons have been gaining in popularity since it just looks so at home in a farmhouse style kitchen. It's made out of linen, so you get softness and stability from the fabric. The pattern has instructions for making the apron both with or without a ruffle. There's also a free pattern for a pinafore apron for girls that includes a video on how to sew it.

Linen Pinafore Apron from Farmhouse On Boone
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Half Apron

A Beautiful Mess

This free half apron pattern has a comfortable waist with a ruffled front that adds some feminity to the final apron. Two large pockets give you plenty of room for any kitchen utensils, recipes, potholders, or oven mitts that you need to keep close at hand.

Half Apron from A Beautiful Mess
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Waxed Canvas Tool Apron

The Merrythought

This is a free pattern for a waxed canvas apron that can be used to hold your tools for woodworking, gardening, crafting, or cooking. The waxed canvas makes it sturdy and waterproof, making it an apron that you'll have and use for years. Included are instructions on how to make your own waxed canvas which is actually a fairly easy process that you'll want to use over and over again on your fabric.

Waxed Canvas Tool Apron from The Merrythought

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Simple Apron for Beginners

Back Road Bloom

This is the classic apron that your mom used to wear but you can update it for today by choosing a modern fabric. This free apron pattern gives you directions for cutting and sewing together the main body pieces, neck strap, ties, and pockets.

Simple Apron for Beginners from Back Road Bloom
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Cabana Stripe Apron

Sugar & Cloth

This free apron pattern takes a Turkish beach towel and transforms it into a fun apron that can be worn any time of year. This project only requires a little bit of sewing to create a waistband and ties. The fun fringe at the bottom is part of the original towel and makes for a fun accent.

Cabana Stripe Apron from Sugar & Cloth
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Dish Towel Aprons for Kids

Live Free Creative Co

Here's another dishtowel apron but this one is just the right size for kids. You can use one dish towel and make the whole body of the apron out of it. Twill tape is used for the neckband and ties while cotton fabric is used to add a pocket to the front.

Dish Towel Aprons for Kids from Live Free Creative Co
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Gathered Half Apron

Delia Creates

This DIY apron has a full skirt with a pretty ruffle and it works great for gathering produce from the garden but also makes a cute everyday apron. This is a quick sewing project and you'll have an adorable handmade apron when you're finished.

Gathered Half Apron from Delia Creates

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Simple Canvas Apron

Sustain My Craft Habit

If you're looking for a full apron pattern, you won't want to miss this one that's both traditional and modern. The crossover straps in the back make it easy to take on and off and the large pockets in the front can be used for whatever you need to keep close to you. This DIY apron includes a printable template that you can use to cut your fabric before sewing.

Simple Canvas Apron from Sustain My Craft Habit
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Ruffle Apron

One More Moore

Make an apron with layers of pretty ruffles with this free apron pattern. You could use a different fabric print for the layers as shown here or make it with the same fabric. Cotton fabric works best for this pattern, so your ruffles can have some swing to them while you dance around the kitchen.

Ruffle Apron from One More Moore
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Kid's Cooking Apron

Crafting Cheerfully

Kids love to help in the kitchen and they'll love it even more if they're helping in their new apron made just for them. Use the free pattern pieces included with this DIY apron tutorial to create the main body of the apron. Bias tape is added as an accent around the apron and also used for the neck strap and apron ties.

Kid's Cooking Apron from Crafting Cheerfully
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Farmhouse Linen Pinafore Apron

Sisters, What!

This farmhouse linen pinafore apron pattern takes it up a notch by showing you how to add contrasting pockets and faux leather for the straps. This pattern is great because it takes you through the steps of measuring yourself to create a great fitting comfortable apron.

Farmhouse Linen Pinafore Apron from Sisters, What!

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Men's BBQ and Kitchen Apron

The Spruce Crafts

This free pattern is for a men's apron, but it really could be used as an apron for any adult. You could even change the size to make it fit a child. This does make a great homemade gift for Father's Day, giving dad a way to stay clean in the kitchen and at the grill.

Men's BBQ and Kitchen Apron from The Spruce Crafts

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