DIY Lined Oven Mitt & Matching Fully Lined Apron

A Practical Sewing Project Using Woven Fabric

Why Sew a Matching Oven Mitt & Apron Set?

This is one of those sewing projects that earns its keep. A lined oven mitt protects your hands properly, and a fully lined apron holds up to daily kitchen use without twisting, sagging, or wearing thin.

Both projects are:

Beginner-friendly

Stash-friendly

Useful year-round

Excellent handmade gifts

PART 1: DIY LINED OVEN MITT

Materials

Exterior woven fabric (cotton or canvas)

Lining fabric (cotton)

1–2 layers of cotton batting

All-purpose thread

Optional: hanging loop fabric

Cutting

Trace an oven mitt shape (your hand plus 1" ease all around).

Cut:

2 exterior pieces

2 lining pieces
2 batting pieces

Step-by-Step Instructions: Oven Mitt

Step 1: Layer the Pieces

For each side of the mitt, layer in this order:

Exterior fabric (right side down)

Batting

Lining fabric (right side up)

You’ll have two quilted panels when finished.

Step 2: Quilt the Layers (Optional but Recommended)

Quilt straight lines or a simple grid across each layered panel.

This prevents the batting from shifting and adds durability.

Step 3: Assemble the Mitt

Place the two quilted panels right sides together.

Pin or clip around the edges.

Stitch around the mitt using a ½" seam allowance, leaving a 3–4" opening at the bottom.

Step 4: Clip & Turn

Clip curves carefully (do not cut through stitches).

Turn the right side out.

Push out curves gently.

Step 5: Finish

Press well.

Fold the opening inward and topstitch around the entire mitt.

Optional: Insert a hanging loop at the opening before topstitching.

Set the oven mitt aside.

PART 2: FULLY LINED APRON WITH LINED FRONT POCKET

Materials

Exterior apron fabric

Lining fabric

Matching or contrast pocket fabric

Thread

Optional: bias tape or twill tape for ties

Cutting the Apron

You’ll need:

1 apron front (exterior)

1 apron front (lining)

2 pocket pieces (same size)

2–4 apron ties (fabric strips or twill tape)

Step-by-Step Instructions: Apron

Step 1: Sew the Lined Pocket

Place the two pocket pieces right sides together.

Stitch around the pocket, leaving a small opening at the bottom.

Turn the right side out and press.

Topstitch the pocket opening closed.

Step 2: Attach Pocket to Apron Front

Position the pocket on the right side of the apron exterior.

Stitch the sides and bottom of the pocket to the apron.

Reinforce top corners with a short backstitch.

Step 3: Prepare the Ties

Fold fabric strips lengthwise, right sides together.

Stitch, turn, and press — or use ready-made twill tape.

Step 4: Assemble Apron Layers

Place the apron exterior and lining right sides together.

Insert ties between layers at the waist and neck, pointing inward.

Pin around the apron, leaving a 4–5" opening at the bottom.

Step 5: Stitch & Turn

Stitch around the apron perimeter.

Clip curves and corners.

Turn the right side out and press thoroughly.

Step 6: Finish the Apron

Topstitch around the entire apron to close the opening.

Secure ties with reinforced stitching.

Fabric Pairing Ideas

Matching print for apron and mitt

Solid apron with printed pocket and mitt

Denim apron with cotton lining

Seasonal prints for holidays

Using leftovers from one project to make the other keeps the set coordinated without buying extra fabric.

Why This Project Works So Well

No fitting stress

Uses everyday sewing skills

Makes a practical, durable item

Perfect for gifting or selling

This is the kind of project sewists repeat again and again with different fabrics.

If you enjoy sewing practical, well-constructed projects like this, explore my sewing PDFs at my Payhip Shop and patterns for more everyday sewing ideas designed to be used—not stored.