Show Us Your Aprons!

[VintageJess]

All this talk about pies has me ready to do some baking!
Care to share any photos or stories of special aprons you might have?

Jessica

 

[PrettySquareGal]

No! But I'm glad you posted this. LizzieMaine and I were out antiquing today and saw an apron that got me thinking (meaning trolling on ebay for a cute number). I would love to see some pics, too!

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I have a few 1930s-50s aprons--I really enjoy wearing them

My favorite looks exactly like this pattern (the heart-shaped one), and is made in salmon pink cotton with white crocheted trim. The pattern is copyrighted 1943:

 

[LizzieMaine]

Jitterbugdoll, my favorite apron is very similar to your pattern -- not quite identical, but pretty darn close!

I found it on the 'Bay a while ago and just had to have it -- the color and pattern go perfectly with my kitchen!

 

[VintageJess]

Adorable!

LM,

You look terrific! What a sunshiney apron--perfect. I love the heart-shaped. I've always favored the full aprons anyway, as they seem to provide better coverage as far as actually protecting clothing.

Jessica

 

[Etienne]

Cute apron, LizzieMaine! I love the soft cotton ones like that. So many of the chef's aprons they have out these days are so heavy and thick and stiff--like canvas. The older ones are so, so...embraceable!

 

[Snookie]

I made mine from a repro pattern -- Butterick or some mainstream company, can't remember anymore. I made the purple bias binding myself. What a PAIN!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Since I can't sew, and didn't find what I was seeking on ebay and while out looking today, I found this online:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVISCC/ref=ord_cart_shr/002-6930532-4624808?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A1JNDUC22R5J14&v=glance&n=284507

It's new, but vintage inspired. What do you think?

 

[Etienne]

To die for cute!! I love it!!

 

[VintageJess]

And for more on the web...

PSG,

Yes, that is adorable! I found some more online sites for vintage or vintage inspired aprons if you are interested:

http://www.americanhostess.com/
http://www.dorothyshomegoods.com/
http://www.grandmashouse.ws/Linens/ApronsReadyToWear.html
http://www.stitchthrutime.com/apron.html

Plus of couple cool apron sites...

http://www.apronchronicles.com/

http://www.vintageretroaprons.com/

Jessica

 

[PrettySquareGal]

To die for cute!! I love it!!

Thanks! I just ordered it!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

PSG,

Yes, that is adorable! I found some more online sites for vintage or vintage inspired aprons if you are interested:

http://www.americanhostess.com/
http://www.dorothyshomegoods.com/
http://www.grandmashouse.ws/Linens/ApronsReadyToWear.html
http://www.stitchthrutime.com/apron.html

Plus of couple cool apron sites...

http://www.apronchronicles.com/

http://www.vintageretroaprons.com/

Jessica

Wow that is a lot of helpful info, and I love the aprons from the first link. The last link is great and I will bookmark it. I didn't realize some aprons were made from hankies! Thanks for the links!

 

[Rosie]

Very nice ladies. Making a few aprons is always on the 'to do but never gets done' list.

 

[Etienne]

Snookie, that apron is just wonderful! Great colors, great style and really fine work!! Wow!

 

[RetroMom]

That floral apron is gorgeous!

When I first saw it, I thought for sure it was a sundress!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Got my apron today! I love it!

 

[VintageJess]

Got my apron today! I love it!

Yay! Now, what is the first thing you plan to cook or bake? Although maybe it is too pretty for practical use!

Jessica

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Yay! Now, what is the first thing you plan to cook or bake? Although maybe it is too pretty for practical use!

Jessica

I promised myself I would actually use it! I will wear it for the first time tonight after I launder it today. I am making apron-worthy pasta and tomato sauce. I also plan to wear it- with pearls!- when I do my household chores this weekend.

 

[VintageJess]

I promised myself I would actually use it! I will wear it for the first time tonight after I launder it today. I am making apron-worthy pasta and tomato sauce. I also plan to wear it- with pearls!- when I do my household chores this weekend.

:eusa_clap Very cool! We want a picture of you vacuuming in your pearls and apron!!

Jessica

 

[PrettySquareGal]

:eusa_clap Very cool! We want a picture of you vacuuming in your pearls and apron!!

Jessica

I would love to have a picture taken, but only if I had a cool vintage vac! But I'll see what I can do.