A festive apron adorned with an Advent calendar design, equipped with pockets for storing sweets
Get ready to combine two beloved holiday traditions – seasonal baking and advent calendars – with the creation of a unique DIY Holiday Advent Apron. This fun and functional project will not only keep you organised during your baking sprees but also add a touch of festive cheer to your kitchen.
Creating Your Holiday Advent Apron
Choosing or Sewing an Apron Base
You can either use an existing apron or sew one from a fabric suitable for kitchen use. Opt for durable cotton or cotton blends for a long-lasting apron. Etsy sells beginner-friendly sewing patterns if you wish to create a custom apron [1].
Planning Pocket Size and Arrangement
Design small pockets or pouches on the apron, each big enough to hold small notes, candies, or baking-themed trinkets. You could go for evenly spaced small square or rectangular pockets, mini-roll-up pouches at the bottom or side, or attach small envelopes or cloth bags with safety pins or stitches.
Numbering Each Pocket
Use fabric paint, iron-on numbers, embroidery, or sew fabric number appliqués so each pocket corresponds to a day in the Advent calendar.
Decorating the Apron
Add holiday-themed trims, ribbons, or applique Christmas motifs – holly, stars, or baking icons like cupcakes or rolling pins.
Filling Pockets with Holiday Surprises
Include recipe cards, cookie cutters, small baking utensils, holiday stamps, or sweet treats to enjoy each day while baking.
Optional Finishing Touches
Add ties or straps for a secure fit and reinforce pockets to handle the weight of gifts.
While a direct step-by-step tutorial for an advent calendar apron was not found, you can adapt ideas from fold-up Advent calendars or custom apron projects on Instagram and TikTok [2][3][4]. Beginner sewing patterns with clear instructions are also available on Etsy [5].
Transform the apron into a holiday treasure trove by stashing each pocket with candy, mini toys, festive stickers, or activity cards. This DIY Holiday Advent Apron serves as a daily reminder of the holiday spirit, bringing joy through the thrill of discovering a tiny treasure in each pocket. Happy baking, and happy countdown to Christmas!
[1] Etsy Sewing Patterns [2] Instagram Advent Calendar Apron Ideas [3] TikTok Advent Calendar Apron Ideas [4] Custom Apron Projects for Inspiration [5] Etsy Beginner Sewing Patterns
- As part of the DIY Holiday Advent Apron project, you might want to sew an apron base from a long-lasting fabric like cotton or cotton blends, or repurpose an existing apron for a quick start.
2.For the design of the pockets, consider options such as small square or rectangular pockets evenly spaced, mini-roll-up pouches at the bottom or side, or attach small envelopes or cloth bags.
3.By numbering each pocket with fabric paint, iron-on numbers, embroidery, or applique fabric number appliqués, you'll be able to correspond each pocket to a day in your Advent calendar, adding a unique twist to your holiday baking routine.
