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Holidays in Christmas | Latest News Today — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:04:42 +0000

[...] What ever happened to aprons? – The latest issue of Piecework features vintage aprons, including a collection divided into themes like Visit to Grandmother’s Farm, and Cycle of Life. My favorite is the peridot green gingham one worked with cross-stitch embroidery … [...]

By: mary

mary — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:16:46 +0000

I make aprons out of my favorite dresses that have gone out of style or are too worn to wear anymore. I cut away the back, armholes and sleeves included, leaving a band of cloth to go around my neck, make ties out of the back section that I cut away, pockets out of the sleeves, and then hem the rest all around. A way to re-cycle my favorite dresses.

By: Cy

Cy — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:13:05 +0000

About two years ago I revisited my interest in aprons. I’ve just always liked them, but after I wore out the last two I owned, I didn’t get another.

I’m an avid sewer so during one of my many trips to the local fabric store, I purchased some fabrics that I felt would make up some pretty nice aprons. I kept these pieces of fabric in my stash for about a year. Last year, I pulled out the fabric and patterns and decided to make them up. Well, I wound up making only one waist style. By Christmas of 2007, I’d regained a fervent interest for aprons and after making a special apron as a Christmas gift for all of the members in my family, my little interest turned into a serious passion. I absolutely love vintage aprons. I love looking at them, reading about them, sewing them, designing them, giving them as gifts and I’ve begun an at-home business of one-of-a-kind vintage-styled aprons. I sold about 15 this year. I love it so much, it’s often difficult to say goodbye to one of them.

I learned through surfing the Internet, that there is a large community of apron lovers just like me. So I am happily engulfed in aprons of all kinds.

Try one the next time you cook, clean, do some arts & crafts, serve food at church or another event, dress up for play with your significant other or try wearing one over a pair of jeans and a simple top (kind of as you would a vest), like we did in the 70’s. You just might find that an apron can be a really good friend.

By: Linda Jones

Linda Jones — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:14:43 +0000

I enjoy wearing an apron, while I clean house and cooking a meal for the family.
My favorite apron is the big type with large pockets. I do not think it is a big deal.
It protects my cloth and use it as a towel. I find it handy.

By: The Apron Muse

The Apron Muse — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:04:28 +0000

Two summers ago, I had a bout with breast cancer and during the mending process, I was fortunate enough to discover a treasure chest of vintage aprons. That lone discovery gave my spirit such an incredible lift–not only because of the wonderful memories they inspired, but because of the love and the pride that was evident in each and every well-cared-for, treasured apron that had once been the pride of an elderly lady. That day began what I now call my apron adventure, and now I am hoping to make it my ‘mission’ to bring back the glory days of femininity and love of home to a very stressed out generation. So if you like aprons, and would like to see what’s happening these days, please check out the media link at http://www.MyAprons.com. I like to say these aprons feature ‘eye catching looks for entertaining cooks!’
God bless you all!

By: FavoriteApron

FavoriteApron — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:45:43 +0000

Oh, I love aprons. The most practical thing ever invented. My particular variety is made from an old one of my grandma’s – probably 1940s vintage.
I wear one everyday around the house and sometimes while running errands. I once wore one into a polling place, only to be asked “are you a waitress?”

By: Barbara W. Klaser

Barbara W. Klaser — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:14:44 +0000

Mary, I think you have something there. I’m sure the skirt type were mostly worn when company was coming. The bib type makes the most sense, or a smock. I used to have a smock apron I wore to cut my husband’s hair, mainly because it had pockets where I could keep the scissors and comb.

When permanent press clothing came into being my mom abandonded her ironing basket, with clothes still in it.

By: Mary R

Mary R — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:10:34 +0000

I think the end of the apron can be traced to the introduction of the washing machine as a standard household appliance.

I never did really understand the skirt-only aprons. When cooking, I tend to get flour, etc. all over my shirt as much as my pants. (Yes, I do own an apron, which I tend to use when cooking at the stove.)

By: Georganna Hancock

Georganna Hancock — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:38:14 +0000

The only apron I have left (was never a fan of them) is the one I made in 8th grade Home Economics class in the 1950’s. Been thinking about using it as a bib! I wish I had inherited some of my grandmother’s lovely, frilly bib aprons which she used to protect those dumpy “house dresses” she wore. Wish I had some of those dresses, too, now that I would fit into them perfectly. *aging gracelessly*

By: Barbara W. Klaser

Barbara W. Klaser — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 01:51:32 +0000

I’m a messy cook, and I’ve always been one of those people who can’t wear white without spilling something on it. So, either I wear the oldest T-shirt I own (preferably a dark color) to cook, or I’ll have to break down and make or buy myself a new apron one of these days. The type that covers the whole body. But if I owned one of these fancy things in the magazine I’d have to save it for holidays, as Reenie does, to keep it from being ruined by my everyday clumsiness in the kitchen.