A Is For Apron

I have a book by the same name, "A Is For Apron". If you are looking for inspiration to make funky and unusual aprons, I recommend this book.

I have always loved aprons, especially vintage aprons from the 40s. I do not come across aprons that old very often and especially ones that are not badly stained or badly frayed. One of the reasons I love doing what I do is the search- the love of the hunt. Lately, I have had a bit more luck finding some aprons in good condition but still not finding one from the 40s.

For a few years now pattern makers have been reissuing patterns of vintage styles with modern sizes (thank goodness! I wear a vintage size 18 1/2 to 20 and anything in those sizes are hard to find!). I have a couple of the reissue patterns that McCall's produced. I stole this photo from another blog (I hope the writer doesn't mind).

Circa 1940s

I own this picture and pattern AND I actually have an apron exactly like the pink check in the picture.

circa 1950s

This McCall's pattern 3979, is the one I own and use often. 

I made this apron (style B) from out of print Elvis fabric.