Recently our local museum ran a highly successful fundraising event selling aprons that were decorated by various local artists and artisans. I think that denotes a growing appreciation for the apron as an object of creativity and art. Off and on, in the vintage patterns section of eBay Pulse, you find “apron” as one of the ten most highly rated keywords used by buyers looking to purchase vintage patterns. The frilly and whimisical patterns popular in the 50s and earlier are again in demand.
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And we’re seeing new apron patterns produced by famous designers like Amy Butler. We’re even seeing printed fabric aprons included in lines of quilting fabrics.
Timeless Treasures Saucy Circle Apron
There are two basic styles of aprons: waist aprons, which generally cover the body from waist down or bib aprons, which also cover the upper part of the body. Aprons are typically held in place by ribbon-like strips of cloth that are tied in the back. Bib aprons may either have a strap around the neck, or shoulder straps that criss-cross in the back, or attach to the waistband.
