{"id":21871,"date":"2022-10-14T19:59:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T23:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=21871"},"modified":"2022-10-14T20:04:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T00:04:50","slug":"darth-vader-apron-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/darth-vader-apron-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Darth Vader Apron Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"734\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21924 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured-487x650.jpg 487w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/734;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured-487x650.jpg 487w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Small-featured-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Come to the dark side! Did you see my <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/r2d2-apron-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">R2D2 inspired apron<\/a> earlier this month? If you didn't see the appeal &#8211; then you probably won't go for this one. But if you loved R2D2 &#8211; then fight the Rebel Alliance and join the dark side with Darth Vader. I hear the dark side has cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/r2d2-apron-pattern\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Squeal! A chance to show my geeky side and my love of Sci-Fi with this free apron pattern. Running to the fabric shop right now!\" class=\"wp-image-21429 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured.jpg 488w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Squeal! A chance to show my geeky side and my love of Sci-Fi with this free apron pattern. Running to the fabric shop right now!\" class=\"wp-image-21429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Featured.jpg 488w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I hate to hear a man whine, so when he saw me with my R2D2 apron, he was all complaints that I hadn't made anything for him. &nbsp;His wish is granted with this unisex Darth Vader inspired apron. &nbsp;Now we can fight good versus evil in the kitchen instead of just fighting about who does the washing up tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I told him to look menacing for the photos, but he just couldn't stop grinning so I suppose that's a good thing. &nbsp;He really loves his new apron. &nbsp;Best thing I ever made for him.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"602\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21928 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/602;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-020b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer: Obviously this apron design is not an official design and is neither endorsed or licensed by any of the companies associated with the Stars Wars films. &nbsp;I am not affiliated with or sponsored by any of the Star Wars companies. This pattern is intended for your own enjoyment and is my personal interpretation only.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21931 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-001b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials list for your Darth Vader apron pattern:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Black&nbsp;fabric for the apron base \u2013 cotton twill, canvas etc,<\/li><li>Dark grey for the central panel (darker than mine ideally)<\/li><li>Small scraps of bue, green&nbsp;and red cottons<\/li><li>Silver fabric if you have it, if not use a light grey<\/li><li>Black fabrics, novelty prints etc for the applique pieces<\/li><li>Twill tape for the ties \u2013 length according to your size (or make your own)<\/li><li><a style=\"color: #0d85cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=heat%20n%20bond&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ffb8ea924ef13ac6f00ee8535f3846bc&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=BMSEYA62KG2GJ4YE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heat N Bond Ultrahold fusible web<\/a>&nbsp;recommended, or Lite\/Wonder Under if that\u2019s all you have<\/li><li>Black thread<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-2194263\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-21942 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"21942\" data-trackid=\"21942\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/250-sq.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 250\/250;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/250-sq.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 250\/250;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/250-sq.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the free Sci-Fi apron pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern from Payhip and choose your price.<\/p><p>You can decide what to donate for this pattern, anywhere from zero upwards. \u00a0Decide what it's worth to you.<\/p><p><strong>Thanks so much for your generosity.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/J1Us\" style=\"\" >Download the pattern<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"601\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21929 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/601;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-017b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of sewing this apron? Same as R2D2 but more evil!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lots of geeky fun for you and your friends<\/li><li>Show off your sci-fi side<\/li><li>Be the envy of the kids<\/li><li>Unique!\u00a0 None of your friends can get one unless they pay you millions of space dollars to make one for them.<\/li><li>The Force will be strong with you when you cook<\/li><li>Good for guys and gals too<\/li><li>Pair it with the R2D2 apron pattern for more Star Wars role-play \ud83d\ude09<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sew a Darth Vader-inspired apron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to sew this Darth Vader style Star Wars inspired apron\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_qTFH4rfJ9M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"603\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21930 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b-112x150.jpg 112w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/603;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" class=\"wp-image-21930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-015b-112x150.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by step how to sew a Darth Vader&nbsp;apron \u2013 see video for detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Assemble your pattern and cut out around the outside. The dotted line is the finished size after turning in the edges.<\/li><li>Use the pattern to cut out your main apron fabric.<\/li><li>Decide on the length of twill tape you need for your ties at the neck and waist depending on your size. &nbsp;You can also create your own ties using 4 inch wide strips of fabric \u2013 I used regular black cotton. &nbsp;Fold them into 4 for hide raw edges and top stitch, the same as you would for bag straps.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21935 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties-150x107.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/464;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21935 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Ties-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li><li>Baste the twill tape to the top of the apron, 1 inch in from the sides. Baste the tape at the waist of the apron.<\/li><li>Turn 1\/2 inch to the wrong side around all edges and press. Turn in another 1\/2 inch and press.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21934 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li><li>Sew the hems in place, folding the twill tape to the outside as you go. &nbsp;Sew over the tape at the seam&nbsp;to secure it<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21937 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2-500x195.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2-150x58.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/253;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21937 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2-500x195.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/ties-2-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li><li>Transfer all of the large main grey and black pieces to Heat N Bond, following the abbreviations on the pattern.<\/li><li>Fuse the&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #0d85cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=heat%20n%20bond&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ffb8ea924ef13ac6f00ee8535f3846bc&tag=greatgreengoo-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=JSKW4ZP67ZTVDP2T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heat N Bond fusible web<\/a>&nbsp;to the reverse side of your fabrics<\/li><li>Cut out all of the pieces carefully. Lay out the pieces on your fabric according to the diagram.<\/li><li>Remove the backing paper from the pieces and fuse them all in place.<\/li><li>Stitching around each of the pieces is optional, but recommended if using the Ultrahold, and essential if using the Lite version of the fusible web<\/li><li>Mark and then stitch heavy-weight vertical lines on the central panel in a black thread.<\/li><li>Add all of the smaller detailed pieces &#8211; follow the template or make your own design<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21938 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b.jpg\" alt=\"darth vader apron pattern\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Darth-vader-011b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/li><li>Done \u2013 enjoy your geeky Star Wars inspired apron. &nbsp;Remember to take it off before answering the door and scaring the neighbours or postman!<\/li><li>Make R2D2 as well, just because you can, then fight it out with light sabres while you wait for the water to boil.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-2194264\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-21942 mabstyle-mab-lead use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"21942\" data-trackid=\"21942\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/250-sq.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; 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