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SIMPLICITY PATTERNS FOR RETRO APRONS UNCUT FACTORY FOLDED $2.95 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 4m

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40s Vintage WRAP BACK COBBLER APRON OR PONCHO Advance 5998 Sewing Pattern 14 16 $9.93 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 41m

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VINTAGE WOMENS FANCY HALF FULL APRON SEWING PATTERN 1985 UNCUT NR $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 12h 22m

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OOP RETRO 4 Styles HISTORICAL APRONS COSTUME SEWING PATTERN 8 18 Butterick 4042 $17.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 2m

SEWING PATTERNS WOMENS PAJAMA HOME DECOR SCRUBS APRONS $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 1m

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Vintage BIB HALF APRON SEWING PATTERN with Oven Mitt Pocket RETRO ONE SIZE $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 14m

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Simplicity 9361 7889 Apron Sewing Patterns Uncut Free Postage $0.99 Time Remaining: 4d 15m

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7 vintage apron patterns McCalls Simplicity Ann Adams various sizes $8.99 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 17m

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Girls Knot Dress Pattern 6387 Top Jumper Apron and Pants Size 6 8 $4.49 Time Remaining: 11h 36m

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6 Retro Womens Patterns Dresses Formals Apron $6.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 32m

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UNCUT McCalls Sewing Pattern Misses Mens Chef Uniform Shirt Apron Pants 2233 XXL $2.99 Time Remaining: 13h 31m

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4 Vintage 40s Unique Half APRON Fabric Material Sewing Sew Pattern 1 Size 2073 $8.99 Time Remaining: 1d 27m

Lot 2 Vintage Simplicity Sewing Patterns Womens Aprons Pinny Smocks Complete $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 36m

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Aprons in Great Styles sizes Small Large Sewing Pattern Simplicity 4987 $2.99 Time Remaining: 22h 53m

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GIRLS M 10 12 PRAIRIE PIONEER DRESS BONNET APRON COSTUME SEWING PATTERN $4.99 Time Remaining: 23h 33m

MISSES PRAIRIE PIONEER DRESS BONNET APRON COSTUME SEWING PATTERN L 16 18 $4.99 Time Remaining: 23h 30m

SIMPLICITY Pattern 1954 Little GIRLS Costume APRONS new 6 Different aprons $4.20 Time Remaining: 29d 45m Buy It Now for only: $4.20

McCalls Sample Womens Wrap Around Butcher Apron Vintage Pattern One size $8.99 Time Remaining: 11h 22m

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LADIES DIRNDL SKIRT TOP APRON COSTUME SEWING PATTERN 12 28 Burda 8448 $16.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 48m

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VINTAGE 50s LADIES DRESS OR FULL APRON SIZE 16 22 BUTTERICK PATTERN 4790 $5.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 28m

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Busy Bias Apron pattern by the Paisley Pincushion $7.50 Time Remaining: 2d 20m Buy It Now for only: $9.50

TWO FOR TEA APRON A Modified Apron Pattern from the 40s 2 Versions included $7.95 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.95

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Shopkeeper Apron pattern by the Paisley Pincushion $7.50 Time Remaining: 2d 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.50

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UNCUT McCalls Sewing Pattern Misses Mens Chef Uniform Shirt Apron Pants 2233 SM $2.99 Time Remaining: 13h 31m

Cranston waterMelon Berry patch FABRIC PANEL apron to sew VIP by Leslie Beck $3.50 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 28m

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MISSES PRAIRIE PIONEER DRESS BONNET APRON COSTUME SEWING PATTERN M 12 14 $4.99 Time Remaining: 23h 28m

Aprons Sewing

Aprons and How To Make Them

Over the years, aprons are already part of a woman's fashion. They help in keep the clothes clean while doing chores like cooking, cleaning and gathering eggs. Aprons are already popular way back in 1700s. It is also socially alright to wear them despite you're wearing a dress. Nowadays, aprons are becoming popular again as part of fashion and also due to its usage.

The aprons' designs changes over the years because there are many kinds of materials that can be used in making them. The most common kind of apron is the white apron that is usually used to cover a woman's dress. However, these are not worn nowadays because washing machines and less expensive clothes are already available.

Aprons come in two kinds. The first kind of apron is the waist apron which only covers the lower half of the body. It is worn by tying its two strips of fabrics on the waist. The second is the bib apron that can cover the whole body. Bib aprons also have two strips tied on the waist and a strap worn on the neck.

Aprons used in cooking are usually made in cotton, linen and other durable and washable fabrics. These aprons can also be stitched by hand, crocheted or knitted. Aprons meant for welding, soldering and carpentry are usually made with leather.

Aprons can be created out of dishtowels. Only that, the towel has to be rectangular with dimensions of 18 inches by 28 inches. To turn it into an apron, fold in half with the correct side or printed side inwards. Fold its bottom and fold its upper by the middle for the pockets. Pin the sides then sew parts where you created a fold together. Sew lines to make two or more pockets. Remember to use backstitch to strengthen it.

In creating strips for your waist, the ideal length is twice your waist then plus thirty inches. The fabric that you will be using for the ties should be four inches wide. Stitch strips on the printed side then fold the ends going inside and then stitch it again. In making the tie, fold the fabric at the center to get its middle and sew ends on the apron.

Now you know how to make your own apron. You can also try making another one with more advanced designs. With your own made apron, you would surely have fun cooking.

About the Author

When it comes to home and cooking accessories, Jeannie Yiu is your all around go-to girl. If you want to see her websites, click here to view the latest designs of cooking aprons and pink aprons.

Seeking a Good Sewing Machine?

Hello! So, recently, I was in a store and found the most adorable aprons I've ever seen! I looked at the price tag and it said $38....?!?!!? I thought to myself, "I can make this."

http://www.cet.com/~pennys/faq/smfaq.htm

What I want for beginners in sewing:

- a machine that doesn't scare you
- a machine that isn't balky (cheap new machines are often very
balky or need adjustments often and are rarely repairable --
just too frustrating to learn on!)
- very good straight stitch
- good zigzag (4-5 mm is fine, more than that is gravy)
- a method of making buttonholes that makes sense to you
- adjustable presser foot pressure (which helps some fabric
handling issues)
- accessory presser feet that don't cost an arm and a leg
(machines that use a "short shank foot" typically handle
generic presser feet pretty well. Some brands of machines use
proprietary or very expensive presser feet)

If the budget stretches far enough:

- blindhem and stretch blindhem stitches
- triple zigzag (nice for elastic applications)
- a couple of decorative stitches (you won't use them nearly as
much as you think)
- electronic machine because of the needle position control and
because the stepper motors give you full "punching force" at
slow sewing speeds -- mechanical machines often will stall at
slow speeds.

Please go to the best sewing machine dealers around and ask them
to show you some machines in your price range, *especially* used
machines you can afford. You'll get a far better machine at a
specific price buying used than new and a good dealer is worth
their weight in sewing
machine needles when you get a machine problem -- often they can
talk you through the problem over the phone. While you're trying
things out, try a couple of machines (sewing only, not combo
sewing-embroidery) over your price limit, just so you can see
what the difference in stitch quality and ease of use might be.
You may find you want to go for the used Cadillac. Or you might
want the new basic Chevy. Might as well try both out.

Suggested reading: John Giordano's The Sewing Machine Book
(especially for used machines), Carol Ahles' Fine Machine Sewing
(especially the first and last few chapters) and Gale Grigg
Hazen's Owner's Guide to Sewing Machines, Sergers and Knitting
Machines. All of these are likely to be available at your public
library.

Used brands I'd particularly look for: Elna, Bernina,
Viking/Husqvarna, Pfaff, Singer (pre 1970), Juki, Toyota

New "bargain brand" I'd probably pick, if new, decent and budget
was my choice: Janome (who also does Kenmore).

The machine I used previous to my current machine was a cheapie that I bought just for the zigzag capability... bad, bad mistake. I went from a good straight stitch only machine that could be used for anything to a cheapie that was so unpleasant to use that it really made sewing quite low on my list of priorities. I sewed that machine into unrepairability in less than two years -- cost per completed garment was about $10. Bought a new midline Viking electronic after that, at a price that made me suck wind ($600!) that has worked flawlessly in the 12+ years every since. Cost per completed garment on that machine is down around $0.50 now... and I no longer have the urge to toss the machine out the window and back a truck over it a few times, as I did with the cheapie.

Oh, and the machine I keep around for sewing messy or dirty jobs is a $10-at-a-garage sale 1954 Singer model 15 straight stitcher. It will probably be capable of sewing in the 22nd century...

How To Make An Apron (while only sewing one seam)