If you love cooking and baking then wearing a fun apron while you do it makes it all the more special. Not only do you get to whip up your favourite dessert, but you get to do it with a stylish and creative apron. What could be better than that?!
Aprons also make the perfect gift. If you know someone who loves to get their hands dirty in the kitchen, gifting them with a custom apron is sure to make them smile!
Aprons are also perfect for the little ones! It becomes a fun dress-up item for them and makes them happy since they get to look like a grown-up! They get to experience this while you get the benefit of cleaner clothes (because who doesn’t love less laundry?).
We have seven popular apron ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. Let’s help you choose an apron that you and your loved ones will cherish for a long time to come!
Idea #1: Mother’s Day Aprons
A great apron idea is custom designing a Mother’s Day apron. Custom aprons are terrific gift ideas from the kids to their mom (or grandmas), especially if they love baking. For example, you can order an apron in their favourite colour and then have the kids add a personal touch to it.
Some ideas include having the kids use paint to make handprints on the apron, writing mom or grandma’s favourite saying on the apron, or painting a nice quote that has to do with kitchens or baking on it.
We’re sure any mom or grandma who receives a custom gift like this will cherish it forever.
Idea #2: Vintage Tablecloth Aprons
Do you have a vintage tablecloth lying around that you no longer use? This is a great item to repurpose into an apron. This way, it will no longer live deep in a linen closet somewhere, but you’ll get to give it good use every time you do some cooking or baking.
If you want to keep your vintage tablecloth as a keepsake or to use for special events, another idea is to source fabric with a similar pattern from your local fabric store. Then you get the same feel as the vintage tablecloth without having to chop it up to make your apron!
Idea #3: Ruffled Aprons
A cute little ruffled apron is sure to perk up even the darkest of kitchens. If you’re a fan of ruffles or know someone who is, this is the perfect apron idea.
No one said aprons have to be boring! You can really have fun sewing this and choose different patterns to use. Think wild colours, fun patterns, animals, and different textures like lace or burlap.
Idea #4: Recycled Denim Aprons
Do you have some old jeans lying around that you no longer fit into or use? Rather than throwing them away, you can do a fun upcycle and turn them into a creative apron.
Don’t forget to use the pockets so you have somewhere to put things like your cell phone while you cook or bake!
Idea #5: Kid’s Aprons
Whoever said aprons were just for grown-ups?! As we mentioned, aprons are also perfect for kids. Kids love wearing them, just like they love playing dress-up.
You can really have fun with the children’s aprons. Some ideas for the little ones include aprons in their favourite colours, aprons with their favourite TV characters, and even aprons with their favourite animals plastered all over it!
Another fun idea is to get matching aprons for you and your kids. They will love getting to feel like an adult and it will be a great bonding experience. Not to mention it will help keep their clothes clean!
Idea #6: Aprons with Pockets
Speaking of pockets, especially when cooking, it’s nice to have somewhere to put your cooking and baking utensils. Create an apron that has deep pockets on the front, so you have somewhere to put your spatula. This way, you don’t need to set it down on the counter and have more of a mess to clean later on.
This is also a good idea when creating kids’ aprons. This gives them somewhere to put that special toy they like to carry around everywhere with them!
Idea #7: Retro Aprons
Are you into the retro look? Does your kitchen have retro items in it? Then creating a retro apron would fit right in with the vibe of your space!
Think retro dinner for your inspiration. Some ideas include cupcakes, milkshakes, and whatever other retro ideas you may have.
We hope this list of seven apron ideas has inspired you. Whether you plan on creating an apron for yourself, your kids, or for a fun gift, you can really have fun with this and customize the apron to your liking.
Since aprons make such fun and thoughtful gifts, you may find yourself gifting them a lot this upcoming holiday season!
