DIY Gingerbread Kids' Apron

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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This year, we made the easiest aprons for the kids! And when I say easy…I mean easy! No sewing…only gluing. All you need are a few simple supplies to make The Easy DIY Gingerbread Kid Apron. I loved to see the kids in these sweet aprons as they decorated their mini houses. Plus, the aprons made the photos with the kids so much fun!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Iron the apron. While ironing the apron, fold up the bottom to make a pocket about 6 inches tall.

Using a hot glue gun, add a vertical line of glue on both ends of the pocket and in the middle. Fold over the pocket and press securely where the glue is. This will form two simple pockets!

Measure out the Christmas Trim and Rickrack for your apron. You will need a line of trim, and two lines of rick rack at the bottom. Just eyeball it.

DIY Gingerbread Kids' Apron step 1
Step
2

Cut rickrack pieces to add to the gingerbread arms and legs. These are about 1 to 1 1/2 inches.

Hot glue on the foam gingerbread man about 3-4 inches from the top of the apron.

Hot glue Rickrack pieces on the gingerbread man’s legs and arms.

 

DIY Gingerbread Kids' Apron step 2
Step
3

 

Hot glue the trim and rickrack at the bottom of the apron and on top of the pocket.

DIY Gingerbread Kids' Apron step 3
Step
4

Fold over the excess trim and hot glue to the back.

DIY Gingerbread Kids' Apron step 4
Step
5

Now you have the cutest holiday aprons and your little ones are ready to decorate their Mini Gingerbread Houses! You can even let the kids get crafty and decorate their own apron! This was such a great way to add fun to our Gingerbread House Decorating Party!

Check out other Gingerbread House Party ideas like my Thumbprint Gingerbread Cookies and Easy DIY Gingerbread Kits.

DIY Gingerbread Kids' Apron step 5

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