Let's Talk About Aprons!

[Kazbah]

I have a couple of aprons that I wear, one's a lovely country road one my mum was given but doesn't wear, and a bundy rum one that I got womewhere along the line. I like them for baking when I'm working with flour or roasts etc .. I don't really see the point of the waist aprons to be honest, as the benches are all above my waist!

Aprons are nice when wearing a jumper though, as I don't like getting my lovely wool jumpers dirty!

I do like the apron in your album there Bath ...

[Bathsheba]

Yes, it's a shame it's just a waist one (the one in that piccy) the colours are lovely... so 1950's... and it goes with all the tea-towels my MIL passed on to me too. Sometimes it's great to have a relative who hoards things! Her kitchen was like a time capsule!

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I despreately want one - DH says I need to start cooking first! But I've been doing so much cooking since I was made redundant - he said the other day he doesn't want me to go back to work coz I'm so domestic now!

I might get an apron for our anniversary

[Rouge]

I have heaps of aprons. My fave is my Martha stewart full length apron. I actually want a new apron for my birthday, its on my wish list anyway, a Jesse Steele Apron.

[Liviam]

A non wearing here. But I'm being converted. I might even get adventous and try to make some. I'm learning how to sew too. Becoming a real little Martha Stewart here, LOL!! I've never even thought of wearing an apron and I'm definitely one who should because I make a terrible mess even making cereal, LOL!! I'm even going to make some for DD as she is very into copying everything DH and I do at the moment. Plus she'll look so cute in one, LOL!!
Off to spotlight this morning I think.

[Liviam]

What materials should I look at??? I have no idea and our spotlight customer service is less than helpful.

[Violet Star]

Very cute! The half aprons are making a big come back. I dont have one at the moment but im still looking out for a lovely one. Nurse D, martha is a true gem, I love her stuff.

I have an full apron for work though to prevent me getting dirty when doing some painting with kids.

[Bathsheba]

What materials should I look at??? I have no idea and our spotlight customer service is less than helpful.

I'd go for 100% cotton fabric... not too flimsy... has to have a bit of weight about it to resist dampness penetrating through to your clothes. A print can be good as it will camouflage stains too. I find that pale colours look better for longer. I go through about 4 aprons a week... and I have found that my darker ones look faded sooner. Buy "webbing" for the ties and around your neck... make sure it's not too thin. Like Astrid said: do a mock-up in calico first if you don't already have a template... or if you really don't know where to start go to an Op Shop and buy an apron that you like the shape of and use that as a template.

I find that wearing an apron can be quite flattering if you position the ties right... a full apron that goes down to just above your knees is quite slimming. If you have a larger chest then adapt your template so that it's wider across the top.

I think I'm going to make anothery this week too! I think seven would be ideal...

[Jennifer13]

DP asked for an apron for his bday, so I got him one!

But I went for store-bought (DJs had them on special for $20) - adjustable strap at the top and nice and long. I think it looks great on him. He does most of the cooking at our house.

[Rivlas]

For those who don't like the strap around the neck make the neck straps extra long, cross them over (place holes, like buttonholes, at the waist) and thread straps through these then ties at the back of your waist.
Hope this makes sense.
This way it stops the pulling at the neck.

[mbear]

Does anyone have a pattern?

...i have a pattern....its thought out though, not one you cut the fabric from. But honestly its easy peasy. Are you interested? I will photocopy it over the next few days and can post/email it to you if you like ?

[Bathsheba]

I have a 1950's style image of a DH standing at the sink washing dishes wearing his wifes frilly apron with the caption: "I know what turns women on" as a fridge magnet near my sink... funny but true. DH's should wear more aprons! (And not just at the BBQ). I'm sure your DH looks very handsome Jennifer!