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Vintage-Inspired Apron – #15

Posted on May 3, 2011January 2, 2017 by Martha

Emily wanted a longer apron because I made a short one for her last year.  For the most part I copied an old Advance pattern (4998) which I saw on Flickr.  I decided to take the zig-zag border up the back of the apron as well, because the bride and groom fabric is only 36″ wide and I didn’t have enough to add more to the ends.  The apron is pleated rather than gathered — I was pretty sick of gathers after the last apron.  Both of the prints I used are vintage tightly woven dress percales.

One of the fun things about making these aprons is deciding how to construct a design I have in my head or see in a photo.  It would be interesting to look at the original pattern instructions to see how my construction differs.  For some reason the designs are getting more elaborate as I go along — I doubt there will be any more posts with 2 apron finishes.

11 thoughts on “Vintage-Inspired Apron – #15”

  1. ImperaMagna says:
    May 3, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Stunning….

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  2. Allie says:
    May 3, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    How perfect for the bride-to-be – I think this is my favorite so far! I love the zig-zags, wow, you’re right they are getting more elaborate, lol! I can’t believe how perfect the border fabric is for this!

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  3. Jan says:
    May 3, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    That is so pretty! I think the longer apron works perfectly with the vertical lines in the fabric. (which is perfect!)

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  4. SewLindaAnn says:
    May 4, 2011 at 4:47 am

    I know I’ve commented before, but I just have to tell you again. I have so loved seeing all your aprons. Your work is amazing and I’m truly inspired by each and every one you do. I love how you keep trying new creative ideas. I keep going back and looking at them over and over they’re all so very pretty and inspiring to me. thanks for sharing your work!

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  5. Barbara says:
    May 4, 2011 at 4:56 am

    Another beauty – love the print with the characters and bouquets.

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  6. Steffi says:
    May 4, 2011 at 5:54 am

    Wow, Martha! All these aprons are so pretty and cute, but this one really is perfect for the bride. What a lovely fabric!
    Please tell Emily my best wishes for her future, and that she is very lucky to have such a talented and loving mom! 😉

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  7. mickie says:
    May 4, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    It’s absolutely perfect!!!!!!!!!!!! She is one lucky gal 🙂

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  8. Renee Wheeler says:
    May 5, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Each more lovely than the last! I can’t wait for the next ones. What will we do when you finish?

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  9. pratima says:
    May 6, 2011 at 4:24 am

    It’s going to be so lovely on the bride! the fabric is so adorable and you’ve found just the perfect coordinating print to go with it!

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  10. Gina E. says:
    May 6, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Hi Martha,
    I just discovered your blog on Pip Stitch’s blog, and as I love aprons, I had to come over and see what you have been doing. I love all your creations – they are absolutely gorgeous! My apron collection is mostly hand embroidered pre-1960 or thereabouts, but the ones I wear in the kitchen are more like the ones you’ve made, although not as pretty as yours! One of my blogs is dedicated to my apron collection, so you might like to have a peek.

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  11. Nicky says:
    May 6, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    I’m just wondering how you can top this one? Some of the 50’s patterns for aprons are pretty elaborate – I bought some patterns of etsy but haven’t gotten around to making them yet.

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