Tutorial: Make Your Own DIY Capri Sun Apron

I created this upcycled apron using recycled Capri Sun pouches as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #CapriSunMomFactor

This apron made from recycled Capri Sun drink pouches is fun for kids of all ages! It’s a fast and easy project that’s perfect for beginners.

What You’ll Need:

19 empty Capri Sun drink pouches (washed and dried)
3 yards (1 package) of extra wide double fold bias tape
Scissors
Sewing machine and thread

Note: My apron is sized to fit a child around ages 3-8, so please adjust your size accordingly!

I started by sewing together rows of four pouches, overlapping each pouch by 1/4″ and sewing a straight seam to join them.

I overlapped the rows of pouches by 1/4″ and sewed them together into a sheet of “Capri Sun Fabric” that contained four rows of four pouches. Tip: Sewing pins will leave holes in the Capri Sun pouches, so I used painter’s tape to hold everything in place. Worked like a charm!

I used a child’s apron that we already own as a pattern for creating my Capri Sun apron. The white apron is too long for my 3-year-old, so the fact that my drink pouch sheet was a little shorter than the apron worked out perfectly!

Cut out the apron shape (make sure to round the bottom corners so that they aren’t sharp!), and sew a 1/4″ seam along the outside edges.

I added a pocket to my apron by joining three pouches and sewing them to the front of the apron.

I decided to use the silver side of the pouch on the outside of the pocket for a little contrast, but I think it would be fun to use a different flavor/color of Capri Sun pouches, too.

I sewed a piece of double fold bias tape along the neckline, and then cut the remaining length of bias tape into two equal pieces to serve as the neck and waist ties. I measured 18″ down the strip of bias tape (for the neck ties) and then sewed it along the shoulder-to-waist curve of the apron. The remaining length will serve as the waist tie. Repeat on the other side.

I’m not a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination, and I was really worried that my finished apron was going to look amateurish, but it turned out SO awesome! I’m seriously loving it! {This is one of those “If I can make this, YOU can, too!” moments!}

The best part was that it came together so quickly and easily! I was expecting to have difficulty sewing the pouches since it was unfamiliar territory, but they sewed up like a hot knife through butter, and the entire project took me under an hour! Easy peasy!

This apron is durable, washable, waterproof, and it’s even reversible if you prefer the silver side!This little guy thinks it’s “the best apron EVER” and wants to wear it around the clock!