Aprons

Aprons -- 21 Vintage Patterns and Styles

by: J&P Coats

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Product Description
Aprons were proudly worn by generations of housewives and hostesses, and now you, too, can re-create a little of the past. Polka-dots, piping, ruffles, lace, taffeta, plaid, denim and fringe are just a few of the 21 styles detailed in this republished nostalgic book. Full instructions and illustrations are provided for making a matching cap and apron, mother/daughter apron, father/son barbeque apron, sateen coverall apron, peasant apron, sewing apron and great instructions for using cast off clothing to make your aprons. Sample pattern images are shown on this page.

Chef Hat and Apron Set Adult

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/22/2009)

Product Description
This set includes a white chef's hat and a white apron. Shirt, pants, bowl, and whisk not included. One size fits most adults.

Old Fashioned Pinafore and Mob Cap Adult Costume

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Product Description
Step back in the past! Old fashioned white cotton pinafore with ruffled trim (ties in back) and matching mob cap. Fits sizes 8-12.

Little Retro Aprons for Kids

by: Cindy Taylor Oates

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Product Description
Pattern and instruction book for sewing retro aprons for children. Comes with seven different designs plus a doll pattern. Sizes 4-12 and doll pattern is for an 18" doll.

A Is for Apron: 25 Fresh & Flirty Designs

by: Nathalie Mornu

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 12/22/2009)

Book Description

A is for adorable and amazingly irresistible and incredibly attractive: who would have imagined that the apron, that charming and nostalgic symbol of domesticity, would become today's must-have home accessory? But it most certainly is, as stitchers and crafters flock to these creative canvases as the perfect vehicle for showcasing fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. These ingenious projects-from ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsical color-play-include waist and bib aprons, pinafores, smocks, cobblers, and even something for the pint-sized cook. All of the projects are photographed in a playful style. And templates, sewing basics, and quick and easy projects for sprucing up store-bought aprons and whipping up aprons from recycled materials are here too!

American Girl Addy's "Work Dress & Apron"

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Product Description
This Addy's Work Dress and Apron was made by the American Girl%uFFFD Company for the 18 inch Addy Doll. (Doll NOT included). Included is a pale blue DRESS of cotton chambray that was pratical for household chores. Over it she wore a crisp plaid APRON with a little pocket for carrying three mini CLOTHESPINS. This outfit, that is now retired, is for the 18 inch American Girl Doll. ***Doll NOT included*** For Girls at least age 8 and up.

The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

by: EllynAnne Geisel

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/22/2009)

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Aprons of the Mid-20th Century: To Serve and Protect (A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors)

by: Judy Florence

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/22/2009)

Book Description
Frilly, lacy, sweet, and sexy--aprons defined a generation of happy housewives and hostesses. Today these filmy, finely home-crafted garments are sentimental favorites, evoking memories of Mom, Grandmom, or some other Doris Day-like image of domesticity, and they are highly sought-after by designers and collectors of household linens. Over 200 aprons are featured in this beautiful book, accompanied by detail shots that highlight design elements, stitching, and embellishments. Separate sections are devoted to gingham, floral designs, rickrack, handkerchief aprons, plaids and stripes, and polka dots. Aprons with embroidery, crochet, tatting, lace, and cross-stitching are examined in detail, and a collection of vintage apron patterns is included.

Apronisms: Pocket Wisdom for Every Day

by: EllynAnne Geisel

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/22/2009)

Product Description
With features on CBS's Sunday Morning and NPR's All Things Considered, EllynAnne Geisel raises the apron to cult status. This little book asserts, "You can never have too many aprons or too many memories." Apron anecdotes and aphorisms merge with quotes, photographs, and memories to offer down-home-spun, no-nonsense wisdom that is tinged with humor. For ultimate giftability, the book's case wrap mimics fabric.

Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections

by: EllynAnne Geisel

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Product Description
Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections is the book that accompanies the must see exhibit that is presently traveling the U.S.A. .Prompted by project writer and apron curator EllynAnne Geisel, the contributors to Apron Chronicles recall a woman who'd worn an apron and what she represented to a family; an event when an apron was worn; recipes; values and traditions from gentler, less complicated times; the bond between parent and child; survival; friendship; opportunity; challenge, and modern perspective. The diverse contributors include a 111-year-old mother and her only child, a Holocaust survivor, a biology professor from Mali, Africa, and a preteen and her grandmother. Their stories explore the people behind the aprons and give life to the fabrics and the exhibit. While writer EllynAnne is honored to be the voice behind the exhibit, photographer Kristina Loggia has preserved the storytellers' images in an environmental style that complements the unadorned honesty of their recollections. Like the oral histories, the portraits' strength is their directness and lack of pretension. With APRON CHRONICLES as the vehicle, collaborators Geisel and Loggia are providing prompts that will readers recalling and sharing their own apron recollections, which unless heard soon, are in peril of disappearing forever.

Aprons: Icons Of The American Home

by: Joyce Cheney

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Published to coincide with the national touring art exhibit "Apron Strings: Ties to the Past," Aprons is a nostalgic celebration of those heartwarming symbols of hearth and home and American family life. With 90 full-color photographs of exquisite vintage aprons, plus cultural anecdotes, history, and quotes from writers, designers, and generations of American women, this unique art book celebrates the utilitarian garment that evolved into a fashion statement.

Aprons on a Clothesline (The Lake Emily Series #3)

by: Traci DePree

Amazon Price: $11.04 (as of 12/22/2009)

Product Description
Book Three in the Lake Emily series

In Lake Emily, life's greatest battles
are won by the power of friendship

Virginia Morgan is used to helping others-it's who she is. A wife. A mother. A grandmother. A friend. But when Virginia suffers a debilitating stroke, she can no longer wear that apron. It is a change that sends her into the depths of hopelessness. Can she find her way to seeing that life is still well worth living? Or will she give up hope and sink deeper into despair?

Meanwhile, the Morgans and Biddles discover that each season of life has its adjustments-for Trudy Biddle marriage and a meddling mother-in-law, for Mae and Peter Morgan the challenges of keeping the family farm afloat as they welcome a new member into their family, and for young Jessie Wise hopes for a new mother.

Filled with the enchantment that makes Lake Emily everyone's hometown, Aprons on a Clothesline is a lovely reminder that hope can be found even in the tragedies of life and that joy waits in the most unexpected places.

Gingham Aprons of the '40s & '50s: A Checkered Past (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

by: Judy Florence

Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 12/22/2009)

Book Description
Far from having a checkered past, gingham aprons were popular kitchen fashions in the mid-twentieth century. This charming volume of over 300 full color photographs is devoted to beautiful, meticulously handcrafted garments in a myriad of designs: unpretentious, complicated, serious, and whimsical. Lively geometric patterns, stars and flowers, kittens and butterflies, trees and acorns, prayers and blessings are all presented in the cross stitch section alone. Another section is devoted to rickrack decoration, including regular rickrack, miniature and jumbo rickrack, as well as rickrack-cross stitch combinations. Yet another section is filled with techniques that include aprons with pulled thread patterns, smocking, Teneriffe Lace, and stairstep borders. This lavish volume includes engaging, informative captions with values and is a must for all textile designers and collectors of vintage household linens.

DII Chef's Apron, White

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/22/2009)

White Chef's Apron with twill fabric with pocket and adjustable tie. Perfect for any chef. Great basic for the kitchen. Measures 28 x 34". 100% Cotton.

Ma Dear's Aprons (Anne Schwartz Books)

by: Patricia C. McKissack

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/22/2009)

You can read piles of books for kids and think they're just fine--until you hit one that reminds you how truly wonderful a children's book can be. Patricia C. McKissack's Ma Dear's Aprons is such a book. Graceful and deceptively simple, it tells the story of a week in the life of a turn-of-the-century boy and his mother: McKissack's great-grandmother.

MaryJane's Stitching Room

by: MaryJane Butters

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About the Author
Carpenter, waitress, upholsterer, secretary, ranch hand, milkmaid, wilderness ranger, environmental activist, entrepreneur, and founder of MaryJanesFarm, Maryjane Butters has worn many hats (and aprons) in her day, but none more proudly than that of modern-day farmgirl. She is the author of MaryJane's Ideabook, Cookbook, Lifebook: For the Farmgirl in All of Us and lives in Idaho.

Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew

by: Amy Karol

Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/22/2009)

Written with Amy's characteristic warmth and flair, you'll find information on basic equipment and supplies, advice on choosing and using fabrics, and a fantastic section on techniques. In addition, Amy walks readers through easy, inspiring patterns designed for the fashion-savvy crafter. Playful, modern projects, which include pillows, aprons, and purses, help novices master sewing skills while providing immediate sewing gratification-and confidence. Best of all, Amy explains what's easy, what's hard, and when not to sweat the small stuff.

Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects

by: Amy Butler

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/22/2009)

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents more than 25 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags.

Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects

by: Lotta Jansdotter

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/22/2009)

Internationally celebrated designer Lotta Jansdotter collects 24 of her most popular sewing patterns into one irresistible collection. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use reusable pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder inside this full-color, lay-flat spiral bound book. Lotta has included patterns for handy tote bags, smart aprons, chic bed linens, and much more.

Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing

by: Anna Maria Horner

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/22/2009)

Sideways Squares Skirt
Prairie Blouse
Full Contact Cooking Apron
PlayingAlong Quilt
Doggie Dreams Bed
And so much more!

Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share from the Creator of Posie Gets Cozy

by: Alicia Paulson

Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 12/22/2009)

In as little as a weekend anyone can create a keepsake for the ages that will be enjoyed every day -whether it's a quilt made from outgrown baby clothes, an apron featuring a favorite family recipe, a tote bag documenting a treasured vacation, or a stuffed animal fashioned from a child's drawing. With love incorporated into every stitch, these sweet projects each evoke the feeling of a special time and place, and are so much more than just a commemoration of events. Whether you want to remember your family summers at the beach or a daughter's first apartment, a perfect gift for a loved one or a memento to keep all to yourself is just stitches away.