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Vintage-Inspired Aprons – #1 and #2

Posted on April 15, 2011July 28, 2015 by Martha

My daughter often gets phone calls that begin something like this: “I just had this really good idea for the wedding, and I hope you like it because I’ve already started working on it.” She’s a good sport.

My latest idea is to make vintage-inspired aprons as favors for all the guests at the bridal shower I will be hosting some time in July. There are so many things I like about this project — the aprons are really fun to design and sew because each one is different; I get to use up all kinds of remnants in my ever-growing stash; and it’s a nice break from the embroidered napkins, which are not difficult, but so boring.

The aprons are being constructed with whatever I can find in my sewing room, using a combination of newer and vintage fabrics and trims. The vintage fabrics provide lots of inspiration, but I’ve also been looking online at photos of vintage pattern envelopes. There will be around 20 guests, so I hope I don’t run out of ideas — I think I’ll just stick with half aprons.

15 thoughts on “Vintage-Inspired Aprons – #1 and #2”

  1. Emily says:
    April 15, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Hi Mom! These are so cute! You always have the best ideas, I am a very lucky bride and daughter.

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  2. Holly says:
    April 15, 2011 at 9:50 am

    So sweet Matha! I wish that I was going to that shower!! Be sure to post about the aprons so that we can live vicariously through your blog.

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  3. Sue says:
    April 15, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    That is a wonderful idea to make aprons for the shower guests! I never would have thought of that. Aprons are nice for just so many things!

    Love all those fabrics!!

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  4. Nicky says:
    April 15, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Particularly like the ones with scalloped edges – oh to be a guest at that shower??!!

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  5. Lorid says:
    April 15, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    What a fun idea! The guests will be thrilled!

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  6. pratima says:
    April 15, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Oh, cute idea! They look so much fun and pretty in the vintage floral prints. The big bows are gorgeous!

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  7. Jan says:
    April 15, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Those are just beautiful! I love the hankies, but the scalloped edged one is really lovely, too! Can’t wait to see more!

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  8. Allie says:
    April 15, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    And how does one get invited to this shower? LOL! Martha these are just fabulous. I adore the scalloped border on the second one.

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  9. Cathi says:
    April 16, 2011 at 7:38 am

    What a fabulous idea! The guests at that shower will be thrilled!

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  10. Giddy says:
    April 16, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Those are wonderful! What an awesome idea!

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  11. Angie says:
    April 16, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    What a lucky daughter! These are fabulous…I can only imagine how fantastic the wedding will be. You are always an inspiration!

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  12. Barbara says:
    April 18, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    What a great hostess (and mom)! These all are beautiful – looking forward to seeing more!

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  13. Carrie P. says:
    April 27, 2011 at 6:03 am

    Just came from Allie’s blog and saw the sweet bird fabric you sent her. All the aprons are just so great. I can’t decide which one I like best but I know the guests will be in for a very nice surprise.

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  14. Mary says:
    June 25, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    These are so cute! I adore the handkerchief apron and the hemline and pockets are really darling on the other one. We’ll have to set a time limit when people choose aprons or they’ll be doing it all day!

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  15. Emily says:
    May 4, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Are you selling any of these?

    Reply

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