Reply With QuoteWhen I was in commercial kitchens I would tuck a tea towel into my apron for wiping of hands. It was one of the first things we were taught to do. Very handy.
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hand towel attached what a great idea!
I went to the local thrift shop this morning, bought an apron for $1.50! My mil and i are going to make one too! However, i noticed today when i was baking, that i wiped my hands on the sides and backside! Not on the apron! Maybe i need one the goes all the way round, or one like i saw ct the thrift shop... It goes over your head and ties at the sides. That'd cover my butt!
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When I was in commercial kitchens I would tuck a tea towel into my apron for wiping of hands. It was one of the first things we were taught to do. Very handy.
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Good on you Scone!!! $1.50! What a bargain. Is it a vintage one?
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nah, it's just a plain dark blue drill cotton one with a pouch at the front, still very handy yesterday tho, when I was covered in flour!
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I got my Miffy apron today! it's so gorgeous!
How about using a wrap-around pattern, like a wrap dress? Except the other way around?
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I love the fifties' apron and until I read this post I didn't even know I wanted one! I'm going to look for a great one and like some of you said, I may even make one. What a great thread!
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LOL that's what BellyBelly does to you!!!
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I haven't used one before but I should as I'm forever wiping my hands on the sides of my clothing when cooking.
I remember growing up my mum would wear a full apron with the saying "Coffee, Tea or me" on the front and my dad cuddling her from behind saying I choose you! Nice apron memories! LOL
***** Bath, ... my sister gave me a half-apron with pocket as a belated birthday gift this weekend ... and as i don't wear aprons i instantly remembered previously reading this thread of yours ... so, i would more than luv for you to have it... It's a gorgeous red that would looked super on you with your brunette locks
(Might just PM you incase you overlook this post)
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Thankyou Lorelle!Just PMed you back... I almost had a BB-free-day today... glad I checked in afterall
I wore 2 aprons today... started the day with an apron made out of the same fabric as my toaster cover (piccy in gallery.... another 50's print) but it got messy cooking Coq Au Vin (a bit of a special dinner tonight, we don't always eat this well!) so I changed to a plain black and white vertical stripe one (very slimming!). I looked in Lincraft last weekend for some fabric to make another but nothing took my fancy... nothing had the right combo of being a thick enough cotton and yet pretty design... i'm getting so fussy in my old age LOL
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Why oh why have I never heard of Jessie Steel aprons before???????
Thank you for sharing girls, I could cry with happiness
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Jessie SteeL... I haven't either Janie... I forgot they were mentioned in this thread too... off to Google now!
ETA: oh my oh my!!!! I am at her home page now! I LOVE that frock!!!!(not for sale though) My eyes have just located my purse... containing my visa card... this could be dangerous... *back to look at catalogue*
ETA: ok... at this stage I'm keen on the long pink dinner party apron... which one do you have Janie??? Has anyone bought an apron from the website? I gather this is American... and has to come from the US.. so it's US$30???
Last edited by Bathsheba; June 30th, 2009 at 09:50 AM.
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Um, I will soon be a proud owner of one of their chef's aprons. I think I need a hostess apron too, I love the Josephine. Mmmm, better pace myself LOL.
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Yep, the one I like is actually a: Bib Chef's Dinner Party Apron... it's the pink one with the vintage print of a bottle and fruit etc. This is soooo going to go with my kitchen!
ETA: uh oh... I've also just stumbled across a lovely Nigella Lawson apron in at Peter's of Kensington that also has a retro feel about it reduced from $80 rrp to $20.
ETA: Ok... I'm being restrained LOL I bought the Nigella one for the time being. Until I can find a store in Melbourne that stocks Jessie Steel!!! I figure that if I made an apron from scratch it (with the pockets that the Nigella one has) it might come close to $20 (once I bought the webbing and cotton) especially given that this one is made with nice thick cotton..... but over $30? (and with postage from the US... hmmm... maybe later once we find out if we have to pay tax or get a refund).
Last edited by Bathsheba; June 30th, 2009 at 10:09 AM.
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Bath,
If you google for cupcake courier, they also stock the Jesse Steele aprons. I received an email the other day saying they were having a sale. I don't think they have all the JS aprons in stock, but worth a try.
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LOL I never wear an apron, but i saw some of the pics in a magazine ad for the cupcake courier on Friday waiting to have my first scan & fell in love instantly!!!! Think I'm about to become an apron wearer!!!!
oooooh & they have matching tea towels to wipe your hands on!!!
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Ta Nic... checking out Cupcake Courier now
ETA: ooh the Cupcake Courier site is very beautiful... they have JS aprons but not the one I wanted... and most are still over $30 but I'll definitely be keeping an eye on their site.
Last edited by Bathsheba; June 30th, 2009 at 02:34 PM.
Bath ... you are a " kitchen goddess " lovely lady... ENJOY your apron when it arrives hopefully soon in the post
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