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Step 6) Take the tie strip and, right sides facing and matching raw edges, fold in half along the length. Taking 2.5cm seams, stitch each short edge and then from each corner along the long raw edge for 55cm, leaving a gap of 55cm in the centre. Trim short edge seam allowances and turn through. Press under the two raw edges by 2.5cm.

Step 7) Place the apron piece right side up. Slip the tie in place over the top of the apron so that it encloses the top raw edge by 2.5cm (see illustration). Making sure that the bottom edges of the front and back of the tie are aligning, pin then tack in place through all layers. Remove pins. Top stitch 5mm from the lower edge of the tie, again through all layers. Remove tacking.

Step 8) Pin the pocket centrally to the front of the apron and top stitch in place along the sides and bottom, 1mm from the pressed-under edges. To finish, stitch a decorative button at each corner. 

Illustrations, Michael A. Hill 

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