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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2009 :  11:15:17 PM  Show Profile
I came across this vintage 1948 pattern at a local Thrift Shop & paid a whopping .69cents.....
I researched fabric from that era and found this sweet brown fabric to re-create the 1948 apron.
I bought this wonderful book that is a great referrence for vintage fabrics.
I modified the assembly a wee bit as the majority of the apron was (back then) sewn by hand.
I love it!



I choose not to add a lace ruffle as the fabric was very soft. Also, as always, I added yoyos to where the sash ties are attached. The pattern is a one size, but the apron is rather small, about a size 8 for todays size chart. The pocket is sweet but small. This is a cute "Hostess" type apron.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Dec 21 2009 11:20:14 PM

dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl

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4427 Posts

Posted - Dec 21 2009 :  11:29:25 PM  Show Profile
Love it, so sweet :)

Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)

My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/

Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl

4247 Posts

Linda
Clarks Summit PA
USA
4247 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  04:21:39 AM  Show Profile  Send yarnmamma a Yahoo! Message
love it! what are ya going to do with this now? selling it?
I like to see aprons like this hanging on the wall as decoration in the kitchen.
:-) thanks for showing us!

Linda in Scranton, PA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  05:18:09 AM  Show Profile
Linda, me too lol. I have my aprons on a peg rack in my kitchen :)

Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)

My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/

Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl

935 Posts

Kimberly Ann
Puyallup WA
USA
935 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  08:12:30 AM  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by dutchy

Linda, me too lol. I have my aprons on a peg rack in my kitchen :)

Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)

My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/

Almost daily updates on me and mine :)




I have a peg rack in my kitchen too! We must be farmgirl soul sisters, Marian. :-)

Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Soon to Be Podcaster
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ridgebird
True Blue Farmgirl

52 Posts

willow
MO
USA
52 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  08:56:07 AM  Show Profile
Beautiful apron, and how neat you did research on the type of fabric used. I love the old patterns. I have a box of patterns my Grandma ordered from the Grit paper. Anyone else remember those patterns you could order thru the mail?
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

gerri
Largo Florida
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  08:56:44 AM  Show Profile
Love the vintage apron! I have hooks in my kitchen also with a number of aprons hanging from it. Depending on the task at hand or the mood I'm in, I can freely choose an apron!

gerri

Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
-Pam Brown
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  11:37:40 AM  Show Profile
I have a wash board hanging in my kitchen w/6 coffee hooks and each hook has an apron hanging....problem is I have about 80 plus aprons so I try to rotate them out. Not to mention I have one of those accordian type mug racks(that can be stretched out & have pegs on them) hanging down stairs in my sewing room & each hook has an apron on it....then there are my 3 headless mannaquins that I have aprons on and lets not forget the decorative hooks on the wall w/aprons...oh my, I think I need apron therapy! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Dec 22 2009 11:38:36 AM
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl

4208 Posts

Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  12:03:35 PM  Show Profile
hehe...a healthy apron addiction is always good! :) Beautiful apron & fabric. What a workout you did but oh so lovely it turned out!
hugs,
Jess

People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.


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N@n
True Blue Farmgirl

223 Posts


Hackett Arkansas
USA
223 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  6:48:28 PM  Show Profile
.How beautiful!! 1948, the year I was born!! Thanks for sharing it with us

keep searchin'-it's out there somewhere.
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl

2544 Posts

Karin
Belmont ME
USA
2544 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  7:46:07 PM  Show Profile
What a sweet pattern and the finished apron is lovely. Thanks for posting your treasure.

Karin

Farmgirl Sister #153

"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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Red River Hen
True Blue Farmgirl

183 Posts

Nancy
Ardmore Oklahoma
USA
183 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  7:59:33 PM  Show Profile
I love it! What is it about aprons? They are so addictive!

~Count your blessings instead of sheep~ (Bing Crosby) ~Nancy~
SANTA BRIGADE
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Dec 22 2009 :  9:41:03 PM  Show Profile
addicting to make and fun as well.....plus most can be made from re-purposed clothing, feed sacks or new fabric. and triming them is also fun...just LOVE them!
I think the next one I make will be a "quilted" one, but that will have to wait until after Christmas....
HoHoHO!

>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl

332 Posts

Shirley
Karnak IL
USA
332 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2010 :  12:51:46 PM  Show Profile
Willow - I'm with you. I love the very old patterns from "Grit". I do not have any of the sewing patterns, but do have some of the embroidery patterns.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl

2804 Posts

grace
larkspur colorado
USA
2804 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2010 :  8:03:47 PM  Show Profile
Oh Grace what a wonderful find - the apron turned out great!!!
So what is wrong with having an apron addicition?? We all have ours and it is a blessing that you love such a symbol of farmgirl life. Thank you so much for sharing your great find - which I came across such a find.

Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio

Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17161 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2010 :  10:57:50 PM  Show Profile
hey GG,
yep, it's a good addiction.... and speaking of addictions I signed up for a fun/silly apron swap over on "Shawnee's Flirty Apron Swap".... I have done several over there and always enjoy meeting other apronaholics...lol!
Sewing fuels my soul!


>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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