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Across the Fence:  The Subject is Aprons  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 06:39:49 AM
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I like and wear aprons but lately the ones with neck straps bother me. I can't seem to get the straps to do right so they don't hurt me. Linda "Quiltee" made me two aprons with shoulder straps that are my canning aprons. I have a couple of vintage ones that go over my head and they are so comfortable.
The other day I watched an British mystery on TV and she wore a bib apron without straps that was pinned to her dress. I've been wondering if that would work for me. So what I want to know is have any of you ever worn aprons pinned to your dress/blouse and if so how did you like it. Overtime did you like it?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 08:44:45 AM
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No Sara I haven't. I have seen them on tv pinned. Can't think how that would work. I would think you would have to put more then one pin in. I also have some aprons that I don't like around my neck. Also putting a pin into a good blouse or dress doesn't seem like a good idea.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 10:27:02 AM
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Thanks Nancy Jo. I think I'll try it on one apron. Tuck the straps behind the bib and pin to my at home maxi-dress. That's all I wear around the house is maxi-dresses made of tee-shirt fabric.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 10:30:27 AM
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Depending on the weight of your blouse or dress, it might be best to make sure you pin around your bra strap to better keep from sagging.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on Apr 22 2020 10:31:04 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 10:45:25 AM
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Linda that would work if I wore a bra. lol Gave that habit up the summer of 1979 when I went to work at a auto glass factory and it was 100+ in a un-air-conditioned building and I never picked up that habit gain.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 10:58:14 AM
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LOL! That's great, Sara. I've had many days like that.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 11:27:11 AM
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Sara,, I actually did make one as a gift for Maryjane.. using reproduction turn of the century fabric.. even the pattern was from the turn of the century.. and yes, you pinned the 'bib' part to your blouce..
I too don't like ties around the neck..
I luv the 'Daisy Kingdom" cross over apron..
I'll try to make time to take a photo of it... it is comfy and loose...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 11:36:09 AM
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Grace, I'll be looking for the picture. Sounds like one I would like.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2136 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2020 : 7:50:41 PM
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Linda -- LOL -- keep WHAT from sagging??
Those aprons were called pinners. They used to use straight pins but I would use a safety pin to keep from sticking myself.
Judith
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2020 : 04:58:06 AM
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Judith thanks for the name - pinners. No straight pins for this FarmGirl - gotta be safety pins for sure. I have a pinner (just love saying that) on now. So far so good. I found the apron a year ago at an estate sale. Paid 50 cents for it and it has large bright hand painted flowers on it. One of my favorites but haven't worn it much because of the straps.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2020 : 06:13:26 AM
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`My favorite aprons come from our own Farmgirl , countrygrace, who sells them in her Etsy shop. They are full aprons that come from the pattern of her grandmother who made and wore this style all of her life. The apron fits over your shoulders and then it ties in the back waist area. They never droop, are never too snug or uncomfortable,, and keep me safe from my tendency to splatter stuff on my shirt. I started wearing them about eight or nine years ago and have many in all the seasons. She will also make one in fabric that I find and send to her. For me, an apron is essential for any time I am in the kitchen cooking or any chore. It has saved my clothes from unexpected spills from a whole host of stuff. I also have one dedicated to working outside for yard work too. One aspect of Grace’s aprons that I love is the big generous pockets on both sides. They have become so important for a variety of little needs.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2020 : 06:50:57 AM
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Winnie I haven't bought her aprons but have one of her ironing board covers. Makes ironing a little more fun when I see the pretty chicken print.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2020 : 4:17:54 PM
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Sara, I bought one of here ironing board covers too this Winter and I love my country blue check cover Grace made. You are right, a fun ironing board vcover makes ironing a bit more fun!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9250 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9250 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2020 : 4:34:21 PM
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Has anyone ever seen the aprons that they used to wear and it had a button hole in it that went around a button on the blouse? I thought it would be neat to make one of those. Of course it wouldn't work for wearing over something with no buttons. It looks sort of like a half apron with the tie and then has the bib part on top. Wish I could find a picture of one.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2136 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2020 : 10:08:40 PM
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Denise -- I've never seen one of those aprons. Sounds interesting.
Judith
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Edited by - StitchinWitch on Apr 23 2020 10:09:54 PM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2020 : 06:58:34 AM
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I cut the straps off another apron this morning. It has cup cakes all over and a poke-dot ruffle on hem. Another estate sale find for $1 and it had a label from Hobby Lobby. This too was an apron I had stopped wearing because the straps hurt the back of my neck.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2020 : 5:12:42 PM
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Sara,, I keep forgetting to down load my apron pics.. but in the mean time,, this is one of the many variations of the Daisy Kingdom aprons..
It's my go-to apron in the Winter,, I can wear heavy winter leggings and a long sleeve sweater under it.. it looks like a smock dress..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2020 : 5:30:47 PM
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OK, Sara..
here is my Daisy Kingdom,, all tho' it was not a Simplicity pattern..
it's reversible..
back side...
I also have 2 others I wear in the summer... that are easy to put on.. and nothing around the back of the neck.
if you look close,,, you can see staining... lol!
back side,, I slip it over my head, and tie the strap/bow..
my button front apron..
back side...
I use to make these Cobbler style aprons and sold them in my little shop. back in California..
You slip it on,, and snaps in the back...,, and the front has huge pockets!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2136 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2136 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2020 : 6:39:57 PM
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good grief! I just did a search for the Daisy Kingdom apron pattern and it is costing anywhere from $40 to $80! Insanity...... I don't need it that bad.
Judith
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2020 : 7:39:43 PM
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Oh My Stars! that's Crazy!
I think 'Mary Mulari" (spelling?) has a similar pattern... for around $10...
I think I will do some research...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Apr 24 2020 7:49:33 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2136 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2020 : 8:57:06 PM
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Thank you Grace -- I just ordered it
Judith
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6817 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6817 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2020 : 06:03:38 AM
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Thanks Grace - I love them all. I have a Daisy Kingdom apron and didn't know it. It was given to me several years ago but it's way too small for me so I just display it. Until I run across a DK apron I'll keep pinning bibs to my dress.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2020 : 7:30:47 PM
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I love the 1930-1940’s apron that has two pockets and a band across the back.
~ Betty ~
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9250 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9250 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2020 : 09:17:11 AM
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Countrygrace has a nice kitchen apron that I bought and wear most of the time. I think it is called "canning apron" not sure. It was the one that was like her grandmother's.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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