Check out this little gem. Found it in my Momma's sewing room.
I particularly like view 3.
Wish I'd finished it by Valentine's Day, but it did turn out cute.
(Boop oop a doop!)
Lessons Learned:
#1) It's so CUTE!
#2) "One Size" from the 1950's looks great on my daughter, not so much on me.
Sorry, no pictures were taken, thought I'd spare the camera. And you.
(Was everyone's waistline back then 24 inches?!?)
#3) Patterns and instructions from the 1950's are clear and concise.
#4) Patterns and instructions from the 1950's could use a little updating:
* Fabric comes wider than 36" now
* Easier ways to finish seams
* Easier ways to apply trim
(rick-rack vs. gathering your own lace)
#5) It's SOOOOO CUTE!!! (And so's my daughter!)
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| One-yard Apron featuring Cotton Dots and Sew Together rick-rack & ribbon from Riley Blake Designs |
Cute, cute pictures of your daughter! Great job on the apron (also very cute!)
ReplyDeleteTotally Vintage Uber Cute...and only 1 yard of fabric. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great find and a very cute apron (the model is adorable, too!) I wish I'd saved some of my mom's old patterns. ;O)
ReplyDeleteCute apron!! But how cute is your daughter!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes it is sad that I remember when fabric was 36 inches wide!
So adorable , my favorite is the bottom one , would love to see that made up .
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. You are right about the 50s patterns though.
ReplyDeleteSo maybe we need pattern designers to just 'upsize' them a little and keep the simple, concise instructions.
I think you need to make a matching hat. lol
Yep--I like all of them and yours in red is especially delightful--
ReplyDeletegreat job--
hugs, di and miss gracie
Ps I have collected several new patterns for aprons--now to make some!!!
and I have a collection of vintage ones--
Very cute, and aren't YOU full of energy?
ReplyDeleteThis is very cute! What a great find.
ReplyDeleteOn a scale of adorable your daughter and apron get top billing .. And yes vintage patterns were very smallllll but so were the people.....what I find incredible they ate 3 meals a day and even dessert, drank maybe a bit more than today, smoked, and still fit in very small sizes according to today's standards.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is a riot... looks like you both had a hoot with this treasure pattern!
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of old vintage patterns that were my moms. And like you I have discovered all th patterns seem to run way small. I think people were poorer back than and had less access to all these fattening foods we all eat now...Yep are generation is a lot fatter than the older generations were.The dress I made for me was more like childrens clothing.lol....
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute apron. Wish my mother would have kept her old patterns, they sure would be fun to use now that we all love the retro styles.
ReplyDeleteSew cute! I remember having a waist that small. It was a LONG time ago!
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