Apron Patterns & Book

In a sweeter and gentler times aprons were the symbol of good motherhood.  I remember holidays when the family would get together and cook with my mother and grandmother wearing their calico aprons covering their best dresses telling stories of how it was in the depression when they used every scrap of material leftover from sewing projects, old clothes to be referbished and the "infamous" cotton flour and feed sacks used during the depression my thrify grandmother to make underwear from for herself and my mom.  My dear mother hated scratchy cotton fabric for years because of that reason.  Funny how prejudices are formed.

We currently are offering two patterns but will be adding more real soon.  Make them for yourself, make them as gifts, make them as church bazaar items.

The Apron Book by EllynAnne Geisel

Aprons tell the stories of our domestic lives and this book captures through our printed history the story and styles of aprons. There are many styles of aprons represented with easy-to-follow instructions, quirky facts,personal stories, and vintage illustrations which make this book as charming as each pretty cover-up featured inside. Not only a pattern book this volume is an overview of the history of the apron. Also includes a full-sized Apron Bib pattern.

Price $16.95
Quantity requested

Mary Molari's Church Ladies Apron Pattern

"This apron pattern honors women everywhere who prepare and serve food in church basements and fellowship halls."  Takes two 1 yard pieces of 45" cotton fabric.  Pull over the head or use the optional neckline velcro closure.  Perhaps for applique, machine embroidery or embroidery.  Gussy it up to your heart's content.

Price $6.00
Quantity requested


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