Halloween Apron and Tablecloth

Halloween fabric is so festive and fun that you'll want to make several projects to get in the spirit of the season! Make this quick tablecloth to create a colorful table or sew a cute apron as a gift or to wear. It will really get you in the spirit for trick-or-treat fun! Fabrics shown are from the Debbie Mumm® for Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts Stores Collection.

Halloween Tablecloth

Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning and use 1/4”-wide seam allowances throughout. Read Cutting Strips and Pieces prior to cutting fabric.

Materials

• Fabric A (Center motif) - One 24 1/2” square
• Fabric B (Borders) - Two 4 1/2” x 32 1/2” pieces
  • Two 4 1/2” x 24 1/2” pieces

Assembly

1. Sew Fabric A Center square between two 4 1/2” x 24 1/2” Fabric B Border Pieces. Press.
2. Sew unit from step 1 between two 4 1/2” x 32 1/2” Fabric B Border Pieces. Press. Narrow hem outside edge by folding 1/4” to wrong side of tablecloth. Press. Fold 1/4” again to wrong side and top stitch. Press.

Halloween Apron

Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning and use 1/4”-wide seam allowances throughout.

Read Cutting Strips and Pieces prior to cutting fabric.

Materials

• Skirt - One 32 1/2” x 20 1/2”
• Skirt Accent - One 2 3/4” (approximate) x 32 1/2”* piece
  • For accent piece determine which repeating stripe you want to use. Add 1/4” to top for seam allowance and add 1/2” to bottom for narrow hem. Narrow hem by turning 1/4” to wrong side. Fold again 1/4” to wrong side and top stitch.
• Waistband - Two 3” (approximate) x 40”* pieces

* The width of these pieces is determined by the width of the repeating stripe you use. Add seam allowances as needed.

Assembly

1. Sew Skirt Accent to bottom edge of Apron Skirt.
2. Narrow hem sides and bottom edge of apron.
3. Mark center top of apron skirt. Sew gathering stitches 1/4” and 1/8” from raw edge along top of skirt. Pull bobbin threads to gather skirt. Distribute gathers evenly so that top edge measures 16”.
4. Sew 3” x 40” waistband strips together to make one 3” x 79 1/2” strip. With right sides together, match center of skirt to center seam of waistband. Pin, baste, and sew skirt to waistband.
   
   
5. With right sides together fold waistband in half lengthwise. Pin and sew raw edges of waistband together, leaving center section open for turning, as shown. Clip corners, turn right side out, and press. On wrong side, fold and press under seam allowance of waistband to cover raw gathered edge of skirt and sew waistband in place 1/8” from fold.
   
   

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