When making a kitchen apron, what is the best fabric to use?
jayjay asked:
I see alot of kitchen fabrics that are made from Cotton Fabrics. Do they need to be backed with a different material to make them thicker or stronger?
This is in regards to making one from scratch with a sewing machine?
I have my pattern and my cotton fabrics. Just seems so thin?
Any ideas? Thank you
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hairbender Says:
There are different weights of fabric. If this one feels too thin, see about getting something thicker. You may want to look at drapery fabrics, which are usually heavier and thicker. However, they may be a lot stiffer than you want.
If you wanted, you could use double layers, making it thicker. Be sure to stitch is several places to keep the layers together — perhaps even make it reversible with another colour or pattern of material on the other side.
The apron material needs to be something that is washable, that is why we use mostly cotton. You may use a polyester, but they don’t seem to be as friendly in use. You want a fabric that will absorb easily, and cotton does that best. Some fabrics melt easily when in close contact with heat, notably nylon and some acrylics.
Cotton still seems to be the best for aprons. If you can find any, you may want to try some linen. It is very close to cotton, being a plant material, and it just gets softer and softer with each washing and ironing. It will last you a long time.
Posted on November 4th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
grannysue Says:
An apron doesn’t have to be thick. It is a splatter screen for your clothes.
Posted on November 6th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
charlesjerrell Says:
yes,i do, use that wire mesh they make bullet proof vest out of, so many people get shot in the kitchen anymore, and have u ever had something pop out of the pan while cooking, eggs are really bad for that, BAM!!!!, hey i have one and it works great
Posted on November 7th, 2010 at 5:18 am
pattiann Says:
Cotton has always been the fabric of choice. I have made several and some I wear when hanging the laundry (big pockets for the clothes pins), cleaning and sewing.
If the fabric is too thick or heavy is can pull down at the neck and give you a pain in the neck (full length apron) and the extra layer of heavy fabric can get a little warm.
No backing is necessary…it will add warmth and you want to be “cool” when working in the kitchen.
If you are making a half-apron, you may want to interface the waistband to make it more stable.
Posted on November 12th, 2010 at 8:39 am