Aprons!

I have a collection of aprons. I love them. It was never my intent to collect aprons. I have some that are old, and some that were given to me. And then, sometimes, I feel led to rescue them from thrift stores. Aprons make a nice collection, because they don't take up much room, and are actually useful.

(The photo above is my mom, wearing an apron style popular in the late 1930's and early 1940's. SO CUTE!)

This is the apron I wear the most. It is a good dark fabric, and does not show stains. I wear it as part of my interpretive role at our local museum. I have worn it for about 10 years, and have mended it several times. It is as close to the real 19th century working apron as I can get!

These two aprons are likely early 20th Century. These are both white, cotton, and look best when heavily starched.

Love the detail work on these.

This apron covers a dress. A lady would wear this apron all day – from breakfast preparation, until the final sewing was complete at night. In many cases, a lady might wear two of these aprons. The outer apron would be soiled by mid day, and could be quickly taken off and set aside when the doorbell rang – and a lady would then answer the door with a fresh, lovely apron on!

My grandma hanging laundry with her apron on. Do you knwo why this photo was likely taken on a Monday? Here is your clue:

The Cobbler Apron was popular in the late 1950’s. It covers both front and back, and ties at the sides.

When I was quite young, I found an old feed sack, and my mom was sweet enough to use it to create a cobbler apron for me.

A nice pattern for a wrap around apron.

The Chef’s Apron, also called the Butcher’s Apron, is made in one piece. It is worn over the head, and tied in back.

My mom made this one for me as a wedding gift.

Pretty details.

Although there are so many different styles of aprons, when I hear the word "apron", a half apron is what immediately comes to mind.

Of course, all aprons are better with a pocket.

A hostess apron, popular in the 1950’s, was meant for special occasions, and actually became a part of an entire evening ensemble!

This gingham apron was made by my mom, for her hope chest.

This detail with ric rac and embroidery stitching on gingham was very popular in the early 1950's.

Cute Cute Cute Gingham!

I made this apron for my sister. I think that I made it in Girl Scouts. Probably around 1968, when I was about 12 years old.

I stitched her name on the pocket.

My sister got an apron, and I got my badge!

An accomplished sewer might also display her skills in her apron making.

So, here are some more pictures. They are here only because they are so stinking cute!!!!

Alright now! Find your old apron, and get busy! That way, your house dress will look nice when that persnickety lady from the garden club knocks at your door unannounced! (I hate it when they do that!)