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Entrepreneurship:  Thinking about designing a line of aprons..  |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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 Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 1:04:16 PM
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My favorite apron is unique. It is solid black cotton, and I made it without a pattern when I was 17. At the time I was heavily into civil war reenacting and (apart from the hurried machine sewn workmanship) it is an accurate impression of a house apron from 1863. A simple solid color appropriate for time or mourning, that doesn't show stains, in a color neutral enough to match anything.
To this day, it's still the best fitting apron I have. Based on that, I'm considering making some tweaks to its practicality to match my modern needs. In the mid 19th century they didn't have a shoulder or neck strap on aprons, I'll be adding it to my version. I'll also be putting in some pockets, maybe even quilt the skirt portion with heat resistant batting to pick up hot pots... maybe some period flavored embellishments like ribbon ruching, pleats, or decorative buttons to add some beauty to a flowy apron that was originally designed to go over a hooped skirt.
Is this 1. unique enough that I won't step on any toes and 2. intriguing enough that I may be able to sell some? I'm thinking of targeting the farmer's market crowd.
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 5:30:54 PM
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Sounds awesome to me - I'd love something like that to go with the period costumes I wear when we do farm shows and demonstrate antique farm equipment, spinning, weaving, etc. Hope it works out good for you!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 7:54:34 PM
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Sounds really awesome! i love aprons and this sounds intriguing! Keep us posted on your plans... :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
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Everyone else is already taken.
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 10:22:03 PM
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Sounds like a great plan! would love to see it!
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 5:09:14 PM
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alrighty! I'll get some prototypes going. I figure I can't go wrong making 3 or so. Even if I never sell a one I can gift them out!
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 9:42:20 PM
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That sounds lovely. I have always dreamed of having a black and white apron. I have one in the "need to finish" pile. It's not cheery. It has a raven and a silhouette of a tree. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I always loved the aprons they wore in Sense and Sensibility.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 09:49:28 AM
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I'm looking at something based loosely off of this:
but not this  This style is already quite common among historical-esque clothes sites.
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 9:37:00 PM
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Finished 2 trials. I did both with "heirloom quality" quilting cotton prints.
The first I tested out using pillow panels from a really pretty gold overlay tudor print with it's same dye lot coordinate print.
I did a fully lined and reversible 3 ways to wear it apron.
One side is a panel on the "bib" with the skirt done in print and a double pocket in the mid front of the skirt.
It can also be worn on this side as a half apron with the bib tucked underneath.
On the reverse side, the print is on the bib, and the panels make up the skirt.
I opted not to put a pocket on this side so I wouldn't obscure the scene.
I still have a set of material cut to make another one in this motif, but the next time I will set the bib differently so it looks more like the same on both sides.
When putting it together, I liked the full coverage of the full size panel bib, but finished, I think it will look more polished if I trim it to be narrower. Looks good as it is I think, that's just what I'd do differently next time. The weight is great! I feel like I could take a pan out of the oven with this one.
A success I think.
The next is my favorite. So perfect for 4th of july!!
This one is a fresh draft based on my original.
The bib is tied behind the neck with a white, gold edged sateen ribbon and embellished with a gathered pinwheel that resembles an exploding firework.
The skirt is 2 and 1/4 yards and offers full clothes coverage.
It's gathered into "cartridge pleats"--the traditional mid 19th century method.
I wanted to make sure none of the pleats or creases were marred by my machine, so I finished the waistband all by hand.
It still needs a pocket applique'ed to it in my opinion (I like to stash things), and I'm also thinking about concealing built in pot holders on the corners.
Anyway, first run! I'm happy with what I've got. I haven't done much sewing in a really long time, and now it's nice to have a reason to sew in inclimate weather, which in Phoenix is.. next month!
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 9:38:24 PM
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Finished 2 trials. I did both with "heirloom quality" quilting cotton prints.
The first I tested out using pillow panels from a really pretty gold overlay tudor print with it's same dye lot coordinate print.
I did a fully lined and reversible 3 ways to wear it apron.
One side is a panel on the "bib" with the skirt done in print and a double pocket in the mid front of the skirt.
It can also be worn on this side as a half apron with the bib tucked underneath.
On the reverse side, the print is on the bib, and the panels make up the skirt.
I opted not to put a pocket on this side so I wouldn't obscure the scene.
I still have a set of material cut to make another one in this motif, but the next time I will set the bib differently so it looks more like the same on both sides.
When putting it together, I liked the full coverage of the full size panel bib, but finished, I think it will look more polished if I trim it to be narrower. Looks good as it is I think, that's just what I'd do differently next time. The weight is great! I feel like I could take a pan out of the oven with this one.
A success I think.
The next is my favorite. So perfect for 4th of july!!
This one is a fresh draft based on my original.
The bib is tied behind the neck with a white, gold edged sateen ribbon and embellished with a gathered pinwheel that resembles an exploding firework.
The skirt is 2 and 1/4 yards and offers full clothes coverage.
It's gathered into "cartridge pleats"--the traditional mid 19th century method.
I wanted to make sure none of the pleats or creases were marred by my machine, so I finished the waistband all by hand.
It still needs a pocket applique'ed to it in my opinion (I like to stash things), and I'm also thinking about concealing built in pot holders on the corners.
Anyway, first run! I'm happy with what I've got. I haven't done much sewing in a really long time, and now it's nice to have a reason to sew in inclimate weather, which in Phoenix is.. next month!
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 9:43:25 PM
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http://imageshack.us/g/6/apronsgarden002.jpg/
Pictures didn't work in original post, but here is a link to the album.
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 11:49:04 PM
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Sorry I cant go back and edit my posts >_<
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ~Will Rogers |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 10:53:49 AM
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I love those rosettes you made on the straps! SO CUTE!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
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