Every Apron Tells A Story

Well, maybe these don’t have a story to tell just yet...

I used a McCalls Pattern when sewing the BBQ apron and used a cotton canvas and made it reversible

The cute black apron is a trendy retro style by Butterick. I used a black cotton batik fabric for this and added white trim.

 

 

 

 I’ve had a soft spot for aprons ever since I inherited my husband’s grandmother’s apron. Here is a photo of me 25 years ago wearing one of her handmade aprons preparing Thanksgiving dinner (thank you Mrs Smith for lending a hand!) It was already thin and a bit threadbare and I wore it out till it was in tatters and no amount of repair would salvage it but I still keep it safely stored away in the drawer. I love a bit of nostalgia :)

 

I found this delightful and engaging book about aprons titled The Apron Book by EllynAnne Geisel. It’s loaded with fabulous photos of the author’s vintage apron collection.