Vintage Aprons

Nov 12, 2009 · written by Amy · HandmadeVideo

I’d never used an apron until my mom gave me an adorable vintage one a couple years ago. What was I thinking cooking bacon all this time without protection?? Plus, with the miniature floral fabric and tulip pockets, I feel pretty dern cute at the stove these days. Recently, my great Aunt Dottie (best cook in the family) gave my mom a bunch of her old aprons for a fundraiser — an apron auction. Adorable, vintage, and a family heirloom? Gimme those. I still don’t quite understand how an apron that doesn’t protect your top is worth much, but the skirt aprons are so cute, I’m strategizing how to get away with wearing them as part of an outfit.

My first vintage apron Tulip pocket Reversible apron Reversible apron Gingham Hand-fastened ric rac Flowy skirt, tiny bib Ric rac!

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18 Comments

  • Matt Nov 12, 2009
    FAB!
    • Amy Nov 12, 2009
      Matt.. you just said "fab." Ha!
  • Brigitte Nov 12, 2009
    They are all so cute! What an awesome thing to get from family. My favorite is the tiny pink one!
    • Amy Nov 12, 2009
      I'm pretty sure the pink one really is reversible for spills sans washing. Oh, the 5o's. So fun.
  • Alissa Nov 12, 2009
    Another great use for aprons: wear while washing dishes! Apparently I tend to splash a lot, and my coffee bean print apron keeps my shirts dry. :o)
    • Amy Nov 12, 2009
      Here I am looking for every excuse to wear aprons, and I hadn't even thought of that! And, I do a fair bit of splashing. Thanks, Alissa.
  • Diane Guerra Nov 12, 2009
    Amy: LOVED your video - darling! I think you should have your own syndicated show, with your mom. D
    • Amy Nov 12, 2009
      Not that you're biased, or anything, Diane. ;) I do get all my best qualities from my mom, so that could work!
  • Alexis Nov 13, 2009
    GREAT video Amy..So creative! I love your website as well. Super impressed. Looks like youre doing great. Best wishes! Alexis
  • Susan Ruthenbeck Nov 13, 2009
    Reminds me of cooking with my grandma...and makes me wonder where all of her aprons went! It is a fun video!!
  • Perry Peck Nov 14, 2009
    OK now that’s a funny video art apron high point. I’ve seen lots of videos in my day and got to say that was one of the most interesting I have ever seen. A apron in a stove the funny music the fast action all the different aprons and even a Charleston dance. GREAT dare I say Genius.
  • Karen S. Chan Nov 18, 2009
    Cute! Have you been to the site of the lady that has sewing patterns of vintage aprons? Worth looking into, they're very cool.
    • Amy Nov 18, 2009
      Pass on 'da link!
      • Kitty Jul 7, 2010
        She used to sell aprons copied from her grandma's old aprons but things got to be to much for her and she make the apron patterns into a book. her blog is here at http://dorothyshomegoods.blogspot.com/ with a link to her book. I think she might also have a copy of a 1940's apron book from the White sewing machine company which you can download for free as a PDF.
  • Brian Rushing May 7, 2010
    That's hilarious. Chanel and I watched it twice.
    • Amy May 8, 2010
      Aprons do have a certain hilarious quality to them.
  • Bethany Oct 25, 2010
    This is awesome! I love it! I've totally been wanting some aprons lately - with a one year old I find I have WAY more spills than ever and could use an apron for so many different purposes throughout the day - from clothing protection, to easily accessible pockets for storing toys and other goods, to something to wipe up a messy one year old's face :) I'm totally going to check out that link for apron patterns!
  • meagsindevelopment Oct 20, 2011
    loved this. i just got a vintage apron from this adorable etsy site http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueStarVermont?ref=seller_info and all my friends said i was crazy. glad to see that you appreciate vintage aprons too. thanks for sharing.