Nik’s brother and nephew, Andreas and Alex, often make pancakes together on the weekend.  So we decided to give them a joint present with a pancake theme.  Along with blueberries, maple syrup, recipes, dry ingredients, and measuring spoons, we also gave them matching pancake aprons.

I made up the pattern for Andreas’s apron, using an apron we had in the house as my model.  I am particularly happy with how the top of the apron turned out – I like how clean and professional it looks.

I made Alex’s apron from this tutorial (the link is to a PDF).  I chose this particular apron design because it’s designed to allow the child to be independent in putting on and taking off the apron. It has an elastic neck and velcro on the tie.  I also added a pocket to match his dad’s apron.

I appliqued a felt pancake to the front of each apron.

Alex was too busy playing with his new toys to pose with his apron so Andreas humored me and posed with me instead.

I hope they have fun cooking in their matching aprons!